LearnningCurve 16b- Evaluating Psychotherapies

The therapeutic _____ is a bond of trust and understanding between a therapist and a client.

alliance

The CEO of a large corporation is considering the benefits her firm will offer employees. If she offers employees psychotherapy for psychological problems, chances are good that:

medical costs will be reduced not - medical costs will be increased - absenteeism will go up - work efficiency will go down

Barry's good friend has been dealing with severe anxiety for the last few months. However, he is reluctant to see a therapist because he is hoping that his anxious feelings will eventually go away. What can Barry say that might convince his friend that seeing a therapist would be beneficial?

those undergoing therapy are more likely to improve more quickly and with less risk of relapse

Approximately _____ percent of all clinical psychologists work in private practice.

50% not - 80 -35 -65

____ has not been successfully treated with behavior therapy

PTSD not - bed-wetting - phobias - sexual dysfunctions

The textbook mentions several conditions that may be treated by online and app-based therapies. These conditions do NOT include:

bipolar disorder not - anxiety - insomnia - depression

Ashley has a master's degree. Based on this information alone, Ashley is NOT a:

clinical psychologist not - psychiatrist social worker - clinical social worker - counselor

Drew's therapist believes in using only empirically supported therapies for treating his insomnia. She will probably use _____ therapy.

cognitive not - psychodynamic - behavior - client-centered

A therapist committed to evidence-based practice selects whichever type of therapy enjoys the most empirical support for the disorder a given client is experiencing. The therapist is MOST likely to reflect a(n) _____ perspective.

eclectic not - psychodynamic - humanistic - biomedical

Leigh is a diligent clinician. In order to provide her clients with the best therapy she can provide, she keeps up to date on the latest psychotherapy research. She also takes into consideration her patients' values, characteristics, preferences, and circumstances. Finally, she is also mindful of her own expertise. Leigh is using which approach in clinical decision making?

evidence-based practice not - unconditional positive regard - meta-analysis - eclectic approach

Patty is a recovering addict. After several years of clean time, Patty completed a 16-week course in addiction counseling. She now helps fellow addicts at a residential treatment center. Patty is BEST described as a:

paraprofessional not - counselor - psychiatric social worker - clinical social worker

Bonnie has just finished a 2-year master's program and now is in postgraduate supervision that is preparing her to offer psychotherapy to people with everyday personal and family problems. Bonnie is MOST likely preparing to be a:

psychiatric social worker not - psychiatrist - cognitive psychologist - clinical psychologist

Lindsey is a physician who specializes in the treatment of psychological disorders. She is an MD and can prescribe medication. Lindsey is MOST likely a:

psychiatrist not - psychiatric social worker - counselor - clinical psychologist