15b. Evaluating Psychotherapies
_____ has/have NOT been successfully treated with behavior therapy.
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Drew's therapist believes in using only empirically supported therapies for treating his insomnia. His therapist will probably use _____ therapy.
cognitive
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.
A(n) _____ is the only mental health professional who can prescribe medication in all states.
psychiatrist
Cultural differences may help explain the:
reluctance of minorities to seek out and use mental health services.
The textbook mentions several conditions that may be treated by online and app-based therapies. These conditions do NOT include:
schizophrenia
In the United States, the principles guiding the ethical practice of psychological therapy have been established by the:
American Psychological Association.
There is a civil war currently underway regarding the effectiveness of psychotherapy. There are those who view psychotherapy as something that cannot be described in a manual or tested in an experiment. Then there are those who:
support the use of scientific methods to determine which therapies are the most effective for various people and disorders.
Winnie feels a close emotional bond with her therapist. She trusts her therapist, and feels that her therapist truly understands her. Winnie's feelings BEST reflect:
the therapeutic alliance.
There is a civil war currently underway regarding the effectiveness of psychotherapy. There are those who support the use of scientific methods to determine which therapies are the most effective for various people and disorders. Then there are those who:
view psychotherapy as something that cannot be described in a manual or tested in an experiment.
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
What is one reason it is always challenging to determine treatment effectiveness in the real world?
There is no way to control what happens in a person's life outside of therapy.
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 him that seeing a therapist would be beneficial?
Those undergoing therapy are more likely to improve more quickly, and with less risk of relapse.
The therapeutic _____ is a bond of trust and understanding between a therapist and a client.
alliance
It is difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of psychotherapy because:
clients generally speak kindly about their therapists.
Yvonne works for a government agency where she treats those who have psychological disorders. In order to do this, she has a Psy.D. When she was younger, she also had a supervised internship and postdoctoral training. Yvonne is MOST likely a:
clinical psychologist.
A _____ is a statistical procedure for combining the results of many different research studies, as if the results had come from one huge study.
meta-analysis
A research team combines the results of nearly two dozen studies examining the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy in treating self-injurious behavior among clients with borderline personality disorder. The research team is conducting a:
meta-analysis.
Delores has been in therapy for 2 years, but her last session is today. If asked next month how effective her psychotherapy was, she is likely to:
overestimate its effectiveness.
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
