__________ _________ is a method of inducing changes in a person's behavior, thoughts or
feelings correct answers psychological intervention
Therapy involves intervention in the context of a ____________ relationship correct answers
professional
Does psychotherapy help? correct answers Empirical evidence supports the efficacy of
psychotherapy; however this does not mean everyone will benefit
When is a treatment considered efficacious? correct answers when the average person receiving
the treatment in clinical trials is demonstrated to be significantly less dysfunctional than the
average person not receiving treatment
When is a treatment considered effective? correct answers when the clients report clinically
significant benefit from the treatment
What is EBT? (evidence based treatment) correct answers refers to those interventions that have
produced significant change in clients and patients soley from controlled trials, interventions
have shown to be efficacious
What is EBP? (evidence based practice) correct answers includes treatments informed by a
number of sources, including scientific evidence about the intervention, clinical expertise, and
patient needs and preferences
What are the 3 steps or features common to many therapies? correct answers 1. establish
supportive factors (such as trust)
2. change in beliefs and attitudes (such as insight)
3. lead to client action or behavioral change (taking risks)
, What are some reasons for successful therapy? (4) correct answers 1. relationship/therapeutic
alliance
2. building competency/mastery
3. nonspecific factors (faith/hope/expectations)
4. expert role of therapist
What are some things that the client brings to the table? correct answers Gender, age, sex, race,
dress, intelligence, level of distress, motivation, openness
What does the client's intelligence level determine? correct answers the subsequent language
level and options for treatment
What are some things that the therapist brings to the table? correct answers Bedside manner,
theoretical orientation, age, sex, ethnicity, personality, emotional well-being, experience and
empathy
What is the first step of clinical intervention? correct answers role induction (explaining the
clinic and discussing the referral question)
Which step follows role induction? correct answers Assessment
The goals of treatment must be something the therapist can __________. correct answers control
What are the 6 stages of change in a clinical intervention? correct answers 1. pre-contemplation
2. contemplation
3. preparation
4. action
5. maintenance
6. termination