Question 1

Therapy for ______________ has seen people shift from an insecure to a secure attachment pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) personality disorders 
D) depression 
A) anorexia nervosa 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) personality disorders 
D) depression

Question 2

Ivan has been feeling terrible lately. He has struggled with depression for the past ten years, but lately he feels worse than ever. He has tried multiple treatments before with little relief. He calls you to ask if it's even worth coming in and you tell him:

Accepted Answer

A) Given his history, it's unlikely that therapy will work this time 
B) That while you'd be happy to take his money, it would be unethical of you to do so since he will be a treatment failure 
C) That it's always good to hold out hope that this time it will work 
D) That there's a 50/50 chance therapy will work this time 
A) Given his history, it's unlikely that therapy will work this time 
B) That while you'd be happy to take his money, it would be unethical of you to do so since he will be a treatment failure 
C) That it's always good to hold out hope that this time it will work 
D) That there's a 50/50 chance therapy will work this time

Question 3

Motivational interviewing can be used in therapy to help people develop a readiness for change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using empirically supported therapies exclusively?

Accepted Answer

Empirically supported therapies, also kn

Question 5

Comparative investigations (Stirman et al., 2003)of research participants in randomized control trials in clinical research versus general community outpatients show that:

Accepted Answer

A) There are more similarities than differences between research participants and community outpatients 
B) Most common diagnoses in outpatients are represented in psychotherapy research 
C) It is quite risky to generalize from research studies to the actual practice of psychotherapy 
D) None of the above 
A) There are more similarities than differences between research participants and community outpatients 
B) Most common diagnoses in outpatients are represented in psychotherapy research 
C) It is quite risky to generalize from research studies to the actual practice of psychotherapy 
D) None of the above

Question 6

A basic premise of Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy is:

Accepted Answer

A) Distress arises from unconscious conflicts and ego-disturbance 
B) Emotional suffering is due to unstated assumptions and demands 
C) Interpersonal conflict resulting in poor object relations 
D) Classically conditioned associations 
A) Distress arises from unconscious conflicts and ego-disturbance 
B) Emotional suffering is due to unstated assumptions and demands 
C) Interpersonal conflict resulting in poor object relations 
D) Classically conditioned associations

Question 7

Which of the following paradigms would most likely subscribe to the saying "we are what we make ourselves"?

Accepted Answer

A) Psychoanalytic 
B) Humanistic 
C) Learning 
D) Cognitive 
A) Psychoanalytic 
B) Humanistic 
C) Learning 
D) Cognitive

Question 8

Which of the following is not one of the components of Greenberg and Johnson's emotion-focused couples therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) De-escalation of the maladaptive cycle 
B) Consolidation 
C) Understanding how early childhood relationship patterns affect the current relationship 
D) Arriving at new positions and cycles of attachment behaviour 
A) De-escalation of the maladaptive cycle 
B) Consolidation 
C) Understanding how early childhood relationship patterns affect the current relationship 
D) Arriving at new positions and cycles of attachment behaviour

Question 9

Efforts to establish generalization of treatment gains is sometimes accomplished by:

Accepted Answer

A) Intermittent reinforcement 
B) Reducing secondary gain 
C) Providing reinforcement from the environment 
D) All of the above choices are correct 
A) Intermittent reinforcement 
B) Reducing secondary gain 
C) Providing reinforcement from the environment 
D) All of the above choices are correct

Question 10

Motivational interviewing is increasingly combined with _____ in treatment of diverse disorders, such as anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) CBT 
B) REBT 
C) Gestalt 
D) Client-centred 
A) CBT 
B) REBT 
C) Gestalt 
D) Client-centred

Question 11

Clinicians sometimes don't use empirically supported treatments because they lack training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Tina and Patrick are attending couples therapy. Tina is the one who made the appointment; Pat is there to make Tina happy. The therapist and Tina do most of the talking, and Pat is wondering why he's there. It seems that the therapist has created a:

Accepted Answer

A) Therapeutic alliance 
B) Split alliance 
C) Working alliance 
D) Motivational alliance 
A) Therapeutic alliance 
B) Split alliance 
C) Working alliance 
D) Motivational alliance

Question 13

Transference is a key element of both classical psychoanalysis and brief psychodynamic therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Dr. McDonald has been working with Bob for a while in therapy. He thinks that they have a good working alliance, however Bob isn't quite as certain. What are the implications for Bob's treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) None - therapeutic alliance has little to do with outcome 
B) None - the therapist's perception of the working alliance is more strongly related to positive outcome than the client's 
C) His treatment may not be as successful as Dr. McDonald thinks it will be, as the client's perception of the working alliance is more strongly related to positive outcomes than the therapist's 
D) His treatment will likely be successful, as Dr. McDonald is a skilled clinician 
A) None - therapeutic alliance has little to do with outcome 
B) None - the therapist's perception of the working alliance is more strongly related to positive outcome than the client's 
C) His treatment may not be as successful as Dr. McDonald thinks it will be, as the client's perception of the working alliance is more strongly related to positive outcomes than the therapist's 
D) His treatment will likely be successful, as Dr. McDonald is a skilled clinician

Question 15

Jean is currently in therapy with a psychoanalytically oriented therapist. As part of therapy, she is asked to recline on a couch and freely recount any events or ideas that occur to her. This technique is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Free expressions 
B) Projective expression 
C) Projective association 
D) Free association 
A) Free expressions 
B) Projective expression 
C) Projective association 
D) Free association

Question 16

Therapy research is usually more restrictive than what is seen in the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Motivational interviewing was initially designed for use in:

Accepted Answer

A) Anxiety disorders 
B) Addictions 
C) Depression 
D) Psychosis 
A) Anxiety disorders 
B) Addictions 
C) Depression 
D) Psychosis

Question 18

One therapy outcome belief factor that has a positive influence is:

Accepted Answer

A) Helpfulness 
B) Hope 
C) Positive affect 
D) Motivation to change 
A) Helpfulness 
B) Hope 
C) Positive affect 
D) Motivation to change

Question 19

International experts who conduct psychotherapy research estimate that ________ of clients get worse as a result of therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) 2% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 25% 
A) 2% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 25%

Question 20

Jan is now ready to terminate her therapy sessions. After arriving home, she worries that the improvements and accomplishments she has made over the past year were actually her therapists' responsibility. Jan is convinced she will not be able to maintain her current level of functioning. The best approach to deal with Jan's feelings is through examining:

Accepted Answer

A) Naturalistic reinforcement 
B) Environmental modification 
C) Secondary gain 
D) Attribution to self 
A) Naturalistic reinforcement 
B) Environmental modification 
C) Secondary gain 
D) Attribution to self

Therapy for ______________ has seen people shift from an insecure to a secure attachment pattern.

Ivan has been feeling terrible lately. He has struggled with depression for the past ten years, but lately he feels worse than ever. He has tried multiple treatments before with little relief. He calls you to ask if it's even worth coming in and you tell him:

Motivational interviewing can be used in therapy to help people develop a readiness for change.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using empirically supported therapies exclusively?

Comparative investigations (Stirman et al., 2003)of research participants in randomized control trials in clinical research versus general community outpatients show that:

A basic premise of Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy is:

Which of the following paradigms would most likely subscribe to the saying "we are what we make ourselves"?

Which of the following is not one of the components of Greenberg and Johnson's emotion-focused couples therapy?

Efforts to establish generalization of treatment gains is sometimes accomplished by:

Motivational interviewing is increasingly combined with _____ in treatment of diverse disorders, such as anxiety.

Clinicians sometimes don't use empirically supported treatments because they lack training.

Tina and Patrick are attending couples therapy. Tina is the one who made the appointment; Pat is there to make Tina happy. The therapist and Tina do most of the talking, and Pat is wondering why he's there. It seems that the therapist has created a:

Transference is a key element of both classical psychoanalysis and brief psychodynamic therapy.

Dr. McDonald has been working with Bob for a while in therapy. He thinks that they have a good working alliance, however Bob isn't quite as certain. What are the implications for Bob's treatment?

Jean is currently in therapy with a psychoanalytically oriented therapist. As part of therapy, she is asked to recline on a couch and freely recount any events or ideas that occur to her. This technique is referred to as:

Therapy research is usually more restrictive than what is seen in the community.

Motivational interviewing was initially designed for use in:

One therapy outcome belief factor that has a positive influence is:

International experts who conduct psychotherapy research estimate that ________ of clients get worse as a result of therapy.

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 17: Outcomes and Issues in Psychological Intervention

Therapy for ______________ has seen people shift from an insecure to a secure attachment pattern.

Ivan has been feeling terrible lately. He has struggled with depression for the past ten years, but lately he feels worse than ever. He has tried multiple treatments before with little relief. He calls you to ask if it's even worth coming in and you tell him:

Motivational interviewing can be used in therapy to help people develop a readiness for change.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using empirically supported therapies exclusively?

Comparative investigations (Stirman et al., 2003)of research participants in randomized control trials in clinical research versus general community outpatients show that:

A basic premise of Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy is:

Which of the following paradigms would most likely subscribe to the saying "we are what we make ourselves"?

Which of the following is not one of the components of Greenberg and Johnson's emotion-focused couples therapy?

Efforts to establish generalization of treatment gains is sometimes accomplished by:

Motivational interviewing is increasingly combined with _____ in treatment of diverse disorders, such as anxiety.

Clinicians sometimes don't use empirically supported treatments because they lack training.

Tina and Patrick are attending couples therapy. Tina is the one who made the appointment; Pat is there to make Tina happy. The therapist and Tina do most of the talking, and Pat is wondering why he's there. It seems that the therapist has created a:

Transference is a key element of both classical psychoanalysis and brief psychodynamic therapy.

Dr. McDonald has been working with Bob for a while in therapy. He thinks that they have a good working alliance, however Bob isn't quite as certain. What are the implications for Bob's treatment?

Jean is currently in therapy with a psychoanalytically oriented therapist. As part of therapy, she is asked to recline on a couch and freely recount any events or ideas that occur to her. This technique is referred to as:

Therapy research is usually more restrictive than what is seen in the community.

Motivational interviewing was initially designed for use in:

One therapy outcome belief factor that has a positive influence is:

International experts who conduct psychotherapy research estimate that ________ of clients get worse as a result of therapy.

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters