Question 1

There may be as many as 400 "brand name" therapies, but only about 100 or so "essential" psychotherapies that form the core of modern clinical practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following lists the common mental disorders in order of occurrence in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   schizophrenia, depression, substance abuse disorders
B)   bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, mental retardation
C)   anxiety disorders, impulse control disorders, substance abuse disorders
D)   autism, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders C

Question 3

Which of the following individuals is likely to be a more effective therapist?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sam, who is trained in all the most current evidence-based treatments.
B)   Susan, who is very self-controlled, but conveys sympathy to her clients.
C)   Mary, who is very self-controlled and rarely expresses emotions directly to her clients.
D)   Andrew, who at times expresses his emotions very assertively. B

Question 4

Why is it important for a therapist to have good relationship-building skills?

Accepted Answer

A)   Psychotherapy outcome is strongly affected by the relationship that develops between client and therapist.
B)   It is important for clinicians to have many friends and colleagues to mitigate the stress of doing therapy.
C)   It is important for a therapist to be likable so others keep referring clients to him or her.
D)   Having good relationship skills makes it possible to model those skills to clients.

Question 5

Psychotherapy

Accepted Answer

A)   is the activity by which clinical psychologists are best known.
B)   refers to any form of intervention that occurs within a professional relationship.
C)   must always be long term, so is out of reach for most people.
D)   is gradually giving way to the self-help movement.

Question 6

The placebo effect, where positive expectations lead to an improvement in a client's situation,

Accepted Answer

A)   should be evidence that psychotherapy interventions really aren't all that beneficial.
B)   are unique to psychotherapy, and should be capitalized upon.
C)   highlights the role that faith, hope, and expectation for change contribute to therapeutic change.
D)   cannot be manipulated, so they are not important to the therapeutic alliance.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the establishment of a flourishing therapeutic alliance?

Accepted Answer

A)   the client and clinician sharing many personal similarities
B)   a high amount of investment in the therapeutic effort by both parties
C)   both parties being on the same wavelength
D)   both parties caring for the well-being of one another

Question 8

Identify the three conditions Carl Roger's considered essential to developing a therapeutic alliance.Discuss the relationship he posited between the therapeutic alliance and treatment.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Clinical intervention

Accepted Answer

A)   can be defined as a clinician attempting to change a client's behavior in a positive direction.
B)   can refer to a professional trying to modify a client's emotional reactions or social circumstances in a desirable direction.
C)   can take a variety of forms, including psychotherapy.
D)   is all of the above.

Question 10

According to the text, the "third participant" in a psychotherapeutic endeavor is the relationship that develops between the therapist and the client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When psychotherapy occurs in a library setting, it is called bibliotherapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The atmosphere of the clinical setting should reflect

Accepted Answer

A)   the needs of the client.
B)   a safe and collaborative stance.
C)   a sense of support for the client's work.
D)   all of the above

Question 13

Discuss the relationship between the therapist's self-awareness, the influence of values, and ethics in psychotherapy.

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Question 14

While homework is a useful educational tool, it is rarely helpful in the psychotherapeutic setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the "four horsemen" of professional ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)   confidentiality
B)   competency
C)   conflict of interest
D)   caring coherence

Question 16

There is clear research evidence that undergoing their own personal therapy enhances a clinician's effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the term macroskill. Discuss two macroskills and their importance to the effectiveness of psychotherapy.

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Question 18

Explain Messer's (2006) contention that it is more important to know what type of patient is seeking therapy than knowing what disorder the patient has.

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Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a competency-related difficulty that a clinician might experience?

Accepted Answer

A)   A woman who has been seen regularly for outpatient treatment seeks help for her adolescent son who has just been arrested for underage drinking.
B)   A clinician can't seem to like one of his clients, and has begun to dread his scheduled sessions.
C)   A clinician who works in a hospice setting struggles with feelings of deep sadness.
D)   all of the above

Question 20

Mental disorders are found in all segments of U.S.society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Basic Features of Clinical Interventions

There may be as many as 400 "brand name" therapies, but only about 100 or so "essential" psychotherapies that form the core of modern clinical practice.

Which of the following lists the common mental disorders in order of occurrence in the United States?

Which of the following individuals is likely to be a more effective therapist?

Why is it important for a therapist to have good relationship-building skills?

Psychotherapy

The placebo effect, where positive expectations lead to an improvement in a client's situation,

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the establishment of a flourishing therapeutic alliance?

Identify the three conditions Carl Roger's considered essential to developing a therapeutic alliance.Discuss the relationship he posited between the therapeutic alliance and treatment.

Clinical intervention

According to the text, the "third participant" in a psychotherapeutic endeavor is the relationship that develops between the therapist and the client.

When psychotherapy occurs in a library setting, it is called bibliotherapy.

The atmosphere of the clinical setting should reflect

Discuss the relationship between the therapist's self-awareness, the influence of values, and ethics in psychotherapy.

While homework is a useful educational tool, it is rarely helpful in the psychotherapeutic setting.

Which of the following is not one of the "four horsemen" of professional ethics?

There is clear research evidence that undergoing their own personal therapy enhances a clinician's effectiveness.

Describe the term macroskill. Discuss two macroskills and their importance to the effectiveness of psychotherapy.

Explain Messer's (2006) contention that it is more important to know what type of patient is seeking therapy than knowing what disorder the patient has.

Which of the following is an example of a competency-related difficulty that a clinician might experience?

Mental disorders are found in all segments of U.S.society.