Deck 3: Fundamentals of Treatment

Question 1

Complete this sentence with the best : Building and maintaining a therapeutic alliance is ______________.

A) Important only in Carl Rogers's approach
B) Unrelated to expressions of empathy
C) Only important with fragile clients
D) Essential to successful treatment

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The term countertransference refers to:

A) Reactions of the therapist to the client
B) Methods used by a therapist to prevent transference from occurring
C) Reactions of the client to the therapist's efforts to counter his resistance
D) None of the above

Answer 2

A

Question 3

In working with older adults, which is not an issue to be aware of?

A) Negative stereotypes and ageism can affect well-being.
B) Older adults can benefit from psychodynamic therapy.
C) Higher dropout rates than young adults
D) Sexual activity can still be important.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

When dealing with an individual in crisis:

A) The clinician must adopt an active approach.
B) Building rapport is not necessary because it slows down the process.
C) Be careful not to undermine the client's self-esteem by offering coping strategies.
D) Avoid talking about the event that led to the crisis.

Question 5

Examples of protective factors that reduce suicide risk include all except:

A) Social support
B) Employment
C) Black-and-white thinking
D) Religious beliefs

Question 6

The standard for reporting abuse to a governmental agency is:

A) Verification of the truth of the allegation
B) Reasonable suspicion
C) Documentation of repeated abuse, not just a single episode
D) Beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 7

Which statement is not true about a problem list?

A) Identifies targets for treatment
B) Creates benchmarks to evaluate progress
C) Helps overwhelmed clients see their problems in an organized manner
D) Describes problems using theoretical jargon

Question 8

Evidence-based practice requires all of the following except:

A) Consideration of patient characteristics, culture, and preferences
B) Clinical expertise
C) Adherence with fidelity to a manual
D) Knowledge of best available research

Question 9

Which statement is accurate regarding treatment plans?

A) They are only needed when mandated by a third party such as an insurance company.
B) They need to incorporate information about client strengths.
C) They should ignore financial considerations when specifying the duration of therapy.
D) Once established, they should only be updated if interventions are unsuccessful.

Question 10

Which strategy is not a recommended approach to prevent premature termination from therapy?

A) Comment on anxieties that may come up in the future and cause the client to abandon therapy.
B) Provide education about appropriate therapy behaviors.
C) Incorporate the client's preferences into the treatment plan.
D) Advise clients who express skepticism about therapy to come back when they are truly ready.