Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about prior research on practitioner effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)   It can be influenced by the type of intervention employed as well as practitioner-client relationship factors.
B)   All the credible evidence shows that it is influenced only by the type of intervention employed.
C)   All the credible evidence shows that it is influenced only by the quality of the practitioner-client relationship.
D)   None of the above. A

Question 2

Many studies lack credibility due to fatal flaws in their research designs and methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Explain why EBP is not a mechanistic, cookbook process.

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is not a mechanistic, cookbook process because it involves more than just following a set of guidelines or protocols. EBP requires critical thinking and decision-making skills to integrate the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient values and preferences.

First, EBP involves a complex and dynamic process of gathering, appraising, and synthesizing evidence from research studies, clinical expertise, and patient input. This requires clinicians to stay updated on the latest research and be able to critically evaluate the quality and relevance of the evidence to their specific clinical question or patient population.

Second, EBP recognizes that clinical expertise is an essential component of decision-making. Clinicians must be able to apply their knowledge and experience to interpret and apply the evidence to individual patients, considering their unique circumstances and preferences. This personalized approach goes beyond simply following a standardized protocol or algorithm.

Third, EBP emphasizes the importance of considering patient values and preferences in decision-making. This means engaging in shared decision-making with patients to ensure that their individual needs and goals are taken into account when developing a treatment plan.

Overall, EBP is a multi-faceted and iterative process that requires critical thinking, clinical expertise, and patient-centered care. It is not a one-size-fits-all approach, but rather a framework for integrating the best available evidence with individual patient needs and clinical judgment. As such, it cannot be reduced to a mechanistic or cookbook process.

Question 4

Almost all past reviews of research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy have agreed that it is overall very effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe what a practitioner should do when he or she cannot find the best evidence supporting the effectiveness of an intervention for a particular client.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

EBP is primarily a cost-cutting tool used by third-party payers that involves a rigid decision-tree approach to making intervention choices irrespective of clinical judgment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the criteria you would use in selecting an assessment instrument.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Worrying about scientific evidence makes practitioners less compassionate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Some studies have found that practitioner effectiveness is influenced by the type of intervention employed as well as relationship factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain why engaging in EBP makes one a more ethical and compassionate practitioner.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about EBP decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are limited to questions about the effectiveness of specific interventions.
B)   They might pertain to evidence about client needs.
C)   They might pertain to what measures to use in assessment and diagnosis.
D)   Both b and c are true.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Evidence-based practitioners should adhere to a list of approved interventions.
B)   Evidence-based practitioners should critically appraise emerging scientific evidence.
C)   Evidence-based practitioners should integrate the best evidence with their practice expertise and client values and preferences.
D)   None of the above. (That is, all of the above statements are correct.) 
E)   All of the above. (That is, all of the above statements are incorrect.)

Question 13

If you can't find highly rigorous evidence supporting the effectiveness of an intervention with clients just like yours, you should;

Accepted Answer

A)   look for less rigorous evaluations that have involved clients like yours and which-while not offering the "best" evidence from a scientific standpoint-are not fatally flawed and thus offer some credible evidence supporting a particular intervention.
B)   use your practice judgment in deciding whether an intervention supported by the best evidence with clients unlike yours seems to be worth proposing to your client.
C)   Both a and b are correct.
D)   Neither a nor b is correct.

Question 14

Although following the EBP process makes a practitioner more scientific, it risks making them less ethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When considering using an assessment instrument, the practitioner should ask whether it is:

Accepted Answer

A)   reliable.
B)   valid.
C)   sensitive.
D)   feasible.
E)   All of the above.

Question 16

EBP decisions about which intervention to provide should be made in light of:

Accepted Answer

A)   the most rigorous scientific evidence available.
B)   the practitioner's practice expertise.
C)   client attributes, values preferences, and circumstances.
D)   All of the above.

Question 17

Which of the following is an EBP question?

Accepted Answer

A)   What type of play therapy is most effective with traumatized children?
B)   What client and therapist characteristics best predict the quality of the therapist-client relationship?
C)   What is it like to sleep in a shelter for the homeless?
D)   What existing measurement instrument is the most valid for diagnosing whether a client has PTSD?
E)   All of the above.

Question 18

Engaging in the EBP process requires rejecting the dodo bird argument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements is/are true about searching for, finding, or using the best scientific evidence to guide practice decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)   It can be time consuming.
B)   The best evidence may not easily guide your practice decisions.
C)   Sometimes equally strong studies reach conflicting conclusions.
D)   All of the above.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is/are true about the use of research in practice before the emergence of EBP?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nobody believed that research findings should guide practice decisions.
B)   Some studies concluded that one of the most important factors influencing service effectiveness is the quality of the practitioner-client relationship.
C)   Everyone believed that practice experience alone was a sufficient basis to guide practice decisions.
D)   No studies had questioned the effectiveness of psychotherapy or other forms of human service.
E)   All of the above.

Exam 1: Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice

Which of the following statements is true about prior research on practitioner effectiveness?

Many studies lack credibility due to fatal flaws in their research designs and methods.

Explain why EBP is not a mechanistic, cookbook process.

Almost all past reviews of research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy have agreed that it is overall very effective.

Describe what a practitioner should do when he or she cannot find the best evidence supporting the effectiveness of an intervention for a particular client.

EBP is primarily a cost-cutting tool used by third-party payers that involves a rigid decision-tree approach to making intervention choices irrespective of clinical judgment.

Describe the criteria you would use in selecting an assessment instrument.

Worrying about scientific evidence makes practitioners less compassionate.

Some studies have found that practitioner effectiveness is influenced by the type of intervention employed as well as relationship factors.

Explain why engaging in EBP makes one a more ethical and compassionate practitioner.

Which of the following statements is true about EBP decisions?

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

If you can't find highly rigorous evidence supporting the effectiveness of an intervention with clients just like yours, you should;

Although following the EBP process makes a practitioner more scientific, it risks making them less ethical.

When considering using an assessment instrument, the practitioner should ask whether it is:

EBP decisions about which intervention to provide should be made in light of:

Which of the following is an EBP question?

Engaging in the EBP process requires rejecting the dodo bird argument.

Which of the following statements is/are true about searching for, finding, or using the best scientific evidence to guide practice decisions?

Which of the following statements is/are true about the use of research in practice before the emergence of EBP?