Question 1

An approach to psychotherapy in which specific therapy techniques are viewed as the treatment of choice for specific disorders is best described as the ______ approach.

Accepted Answer

The prescriptive approach emphasizes the use of specific techniques or interventions that have been found to be effective for specific disorders or problems. This approach assumes that certain interventions work better for certain issues and that therapists should use evidence-based techniques rather than relying solely on their theoretical orientation or personal preferences.

Question 2

When a client's preference for type of psychotherapy is honored, it ______.

Accepted Answer

Honoring a client's preference for type of psychotherapy can enhance the therapy relationship by establishing trust and collaboration, which can ultimately lead to better outcomes. Research has found that clients who receive their preferred type of therapy are more likely to stay in treatment and have higher levels of satisfaction.

Question 3

Based on the textbook, researchers have measured the outcome of psychotherapy by doing all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

The textbook states that researchers have used various methods to measure the outcome of psychotherapy, including assessing symptom reduction, using PET and fMRI scans to view changes in the brain, and surveying clients about their experiences in therapy. However, there is no mention of comparing hemoglobin levels between those with and without mental disorders as a method for measuring the outcome of psychotherapy.

Question 4

A(n) ______ approach to psychotherapy involves blending techniques in order to create an entirely new, hybrid form of therapy.

Accepted Answer

An integrative approach to psychotherapy involves combining multiple therapeutic techniques and theories to create a personalized and effective treatment plan for an individual client. This approach values the strengths and limitations of each therapeutic approach and seeks to create a unique, hybrid therapy that best meets the needs of the client. The other answer choices refer to specific schools of therapy rather than an integrative approach.

Question 5

The tripartite model, created by Hans Strupp and colleagues, essentially suggests that ______.

Accepted Answer

The tripartite model suggests that psychotherapy outcome is influenced by the views of three parties: the therapist, the patient, and an observer, and these views may differ from each other.

Question 6

According to surveys of clinical psychologists since 1960, the most commonly endorsed psychotherapy orientation ______.

Accepted Answer

The eclectic/integrative orientation was the most commonly endorsed among clinical psychologists for many years, reflecting a trend towards combining different therapeutic approaches. However, since 2010, the cognitive orientation, which focuses on changing thought patterns to affect behavior and emotions, has become more commonly endorsed, indicating a shift in preference towards cognitive approaches in the field of psychology.

Question 7

The dodo bird verdict has been challenged by some psychotherapy researchers, including ______.

Accepted Answer

Dianne Chambless is known for challenging the dodo bird verdict, which suggests that all psychotherapies are equally effective.

Question 8

______ refers to how well psychotherapy works "in the lab."

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ refers to how well psychotherapy works...

Question 9

According to surveys of clinical psychologists since 1960, the popularity of cognitive therapy ______.

Accepted Answer

According to surveys of clinical psychologists since 1960, the popularity of cognitive therapy has consistently increased.

Question 10

Who are the three parties described in the tripartite model that should be consulted to determine what constitutes a successful therapy outcome?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

A(n) ______ approach to psychotherapy involves selecting the best treatment for a given client based on empirical data from studies of the treatment of similar clients.

Accepted Answer

An eclectic approach to psychotherapy involves selecting the best treatment for a given client based on empirical data from studies of the treatment of similar clients. This approach combines elements from different therapeutic techniques and philosophies to fit the needs of the individual client.

Question 12

Chiles et al. (1999) conducted a review of over 90 studies of the effect of psychotherapy on medical costs and found that, in comparison to clients receiving no psychotherapy, clients receiving psychotherapy ______.

Accepted Answer

According to the study by Chiles et al. (1999), clients receiving psychotherapy had reduced need for emergency room visits compared to those not receiving psychotherapy.

Question 13

According to surveys of clinical psychologists since 1960, the humanistic orientation to psychotherapy ______.

Accepted Answer

According to the question, the surveys indicate that the popularity of the humanistic orientation to psychotherapy has decreased from the late 1980s to present, meaning that the best choice is D.

Question 14

According to surveys of clinical psychologists since 1960, the popularity of psychodynamic psychotherapy ______.

Accepted Answer

Surveys of clinical psychologists since 1960 have consistently found that the popularity of psychodynamic psychotherapy has generally decreased. This decline has been attributed to the rise of evidence-based treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Question 15

A recent survey of clinical psychologists (Norcross & Karpiak, 2012) found that the format of psychotherapy that was practiced by the highest percentage of clinical psychologists was ______.

Accepted Answer

The survey found that individual therapy was practiced by the highest percentage (more than 80%) of clinical psychologists.

Question 16

According to a survey of experts in the field of clinical psychology (Norcross, Pfund, & Prochaska, 2013), which of the following is likely to happen in the near future?

Accepted Answer

The survey of experts in the field of clinical psychology suggested a rise in the use of cognitive and behavioral approaches to psychotherapy in the near future. This may be due to the increasing evidence supporting the efficacy of these approaches and the growing demand for short-term, focused therapy. There was no indication of a decline in evidence-based forms of psychotherapy or a rise in classic psychoanalysis. The survey did suggest a possible decline in the use of eclectic/integrative approaches, but this was not as strongly indicated as the rise in cognitive and behavioral approaches.

Question 17

Among the following individuals, who would be most likely to support a prescriptive approach to therapy?

Accepted Answer

Dianne Chambless is known for her support of empirically supported treatments and a prescriptive approach to therapy, emphasizing the use of specific treatments for specific disorders based on research evidence.

Question 18

What was the conclusion of Hans Eysenck's (1952) study of psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

In the stages of change model developed by Norcross, Krebs, and Prochaska (2011), a patient in the ______ stage is aware that a problem exists, considering doing something to address it, but is not ready to commit to any real effort in that direction.

Accepted Answer

In the stages of change model, the contemplation stage is characterized by the individual considering making a change and being aware of the problem, but not yet committed to taking action. The precontemplation stage is characterized by a lack of awareness or denial of the problem, while the preparation stage involves concrete steps and plans for making a change, and the action stage involves actively taking steps towards change.

Question 20

Over the past 3 months, Jennifer's family has repeatedly expressed concern about her abuse of alcohol. Jennifer refuses to acknowledge that problems have arisen from her drinking, and she clearly states she has no desire to change her behaviors. In the stages of change model developed by Norcross, Krebs, and Prochaska (2011), Jennifer is in the ______ stage.

Accepted Answer

In the precontemplation stage, individuals are not thinking about changing their behaviors and do not see their behavior as a problem. This is consistent with Jennifer's refusal to acknowledge that problems have arisen from her drinking and her lack of desire to change her behaviors.

Quiz 11: General Issues in Psychotherapy