Question 1

Behavior therapists view a good therapeutic relationship as:&#10;A)necessary, but not sufficient, to effect therapeutic change in most instances.&#10;B)irrelevant to treatment.&#10;C)nice, but optional.&#10;D)a distraction that gets the focus off of the client's problematic behavior.&#10;E)necessary and sufficient to effect therapeutic change.

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapists recognize the importance of a therapeutic relationship in promoting positive outcomes for clients, but they also understand that it is not the only factor in achieving change. Other components, such as behavior modification techniques and reinforcement, are also necessary for successful treatment.

Question 2

Which of the following strategies reflects an evolution in behavior therapy?&#10;A)mindfulness/acceptance interventions&#10;B)classical conditioning&#10;C)reinforcement strategies based on operant learning&#10;D)systematic desensitization&#10;E)the empty chair technique

Accepted Answer

Mindfulness/acceptance interventions are a relatively new approach within behavior therapy. They focus on helping individuals develop an accepting and non-judgmental attitude towards their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, rather than trying to change or eliminate them. This approach has gained popularity in recent years and is considered to be an evolution within behavior therapy.

Question 3

Assessment and diagnosis are done at the outset to determine a treatment plan.Which type of questions are not used?&#10;A)what&#10;B)how&#10;C)when&#10;D)why&#10;E)all types of questions are encouraged

Accepted Answer

"Why" questions are generally avoided in initial assessments as they can make clients defensive and are less effective in gathering factual information.

Question 4

What is OQ-45?&#10;A)It is the standardized Outcome Questionnaire, which may be used along with other assessment tools to learn more about clients such as Ruth.&#10;B)It is the name of a new luxury car that Ruth dreams of buying.&#10;C)It is Ruth's case number.&#10;D)It is a non-standardized assessment instrument.&#10;E)It is a measure of occupational intelligence.

Accepted Answer

OQ-45 is a standardized Outcome Questionnaire that measures psychological distress and psychosocial functioning. It is commonly used along with other assessment tools to gather information about clients like Ruth.

Question 5

As one prepares to terminate from behavior therapy, what is least likely to happen?&#10;A)The therapist might evaluate the client's self-efficacy.&#10;B)The therapist might talk with the client about relapse prevention.&#10;C)The therapist might engage the client in free association to determine whether the clients inner conflicts have been resolved.&#10;D)The therapist might inform the client that he or she will check in with him or her in a few months to see how things are going.&#10;E)both (a) and (b).

Accepted Answer

Engaging the client in free association to determine whether their inner conflicts have been resolved is not a typical part of behavior therapy and therefore would be least likely to happen when preparing to terminate from behavior therapy. The other options listed are all common practices when ending behavior therapy.

Question 6

Behavior therapists follow the progress of their clients through the collection of data:&#10;A)before interventions.&#10;B)during interventions.&#10;C)after interventions.&#10;D)all of the above.&#10;E)both (a) and (c) only.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral therapists collect data both before, during, and after interventions to track the progress of their clients and evaluate the effectiveness of their interventions. Therefore, choice D is the best answer. Choices A and C are only partially correct as they do not encompass the full range of data collected by behavioral therapists.

Question 7

What is an ABC Analysis according to behavior therapists?&#10;A)It is an analysis of the television network, ABC.&#10;B)It is a procedure in which the therapist strives to select an identified issue and determine empirically what environmental conditions are related to the issue, what conditions are preventing its resolution, and what strengths and resources are available for its resolution.&#10;C)It is the initial phase of the WDEP system of therapy.&#10;D)It is an assessment of fundamental skills, which indicates whether or not a client has the cognitive abilities to engage in reinforcement-based activities.&#10;E)It is the assessment protocol used before, during, and after behavioral treatments.

Accepted Answer

An ABC Analysis is a procedure used by behavior therapists to identify and analyze an issue, determine the environmental conditions related to the issue, identify conditions preventing its resolution, and assess available strengths and resources for its resolution. This analysis is crucial for developing a targeted intervention plan.

Question 8

Which of the following is true with regard to the fundamental characteristics of behavior therapy?&#10;A)Behavior can be characterized as overt actions and internal processes.&#10;B)Behavior is something that can be operationally defined.&#10;C)Behavior is learned, at least for the most part.&#10;D)The behavioral approach is characterized by results and data.&#10;E)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are true with regard to the fundamental characteristics of behavior therapy. Behavior therapy focuses on observable and measurable behavior, which can be operationally defined. This behavior is assumed to be learned and can be modified through behavioral techniques. The behavioral approach emphasizes the importance of data and results in treatment.

Deck 7: Case Approach to Behavior Therapy