Question 1

What do we know about including fathers in therapy for child and adolescent problems?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that fathers are often included in therapy less frequently than mothers, despite the potential benefits of their involvement.

Question 2

Dr.Knowitall uses reframes, structural interventions, and circular questioning during therapy.She is most likely a(n):

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Dr. Knowitall's use of reframes, structural interventions, and circular questioning are techniques commonly associated with family therapy. These strategies are designed to change the way family members perceive their interactions and relationships, which is a hallmark of family therapy approaches.

Question 3

Tricyclics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are all examples of:

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Tricyclics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are all classes of medications primarily used as antidepressants. They work by different mechanisms to increase the levels of neurotransmitters associated with mood regulation.

Question 4

Anxiolytics are used to treat:

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Anxiolytics are primarily used to treat anxiety. They work by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain to reduce symptoms of anxiety.

Question 5

The current research on antidepressants suggests that:

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Research indicates that antidepressants may have limited effectiveness in treating depression in children and adolescents, and their use in these age groups is often approached with caution due to concerns about side effects and the need for careful monitoring.

Question 6

The clear treatment of choice in treating hallucinations and delusions in children and adolescents is:

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Antipsychotic medication is the clear treatment of choice for treating hallucinations and delusions in children and adolescents, as these symptoms are typically associated with psychotic disorders, and antipsychotics are designed to reduce or eliminate such symptoms.

Question 7

No-treatment control groups in therapy outcome studies are:

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No-treatment control groups are considered important in therapy outcome studies because they provide a baseline against which the effects of the therapy can be measured, allowing researchers to determine whether the therapy is effective beyond natural recovery or placebo effects.

Question 8

A meta-analysis is:

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A meta-analysis combines the results from multiple studies to arrive at a comprehensive conclusion, allowing for a broader understanding of research findings across different studies.

Question 9

The two acceptable categories of empirically supported treatments are:

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The two acceptable categories of empirically supported treatments are "well-established" and "probably efficacious," which are terms used to describe the level of empirical support for psychological treatments.

Question 10

In order to prevent psychological abuse of children, a national advertisement campaign was created in which sports figures talked about the hazards of being mean to your children (e.g., "Words can hurt").These ads were run on many different television stations throughout the country.This type of prevention program is known as:

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This type of prevention program is known as primary prevention/universal mental health prevention because it targets the general public or entire populations to prevent problems before they occur, rather than focusing on individuals who are already affected.

Question 11

Dr.Closedmind admits that she is homophobic.Her religious beliefs lead her to think that homosexuality is a sin and she acknowledges that she feels that homosexuals are lesser human beings than heterosexuals.If a homosexual adolescent client is referred to Dr.Closedmind, she should:

Accepted Answer

C) Referring the client to another therapist who does not have these issues is the most ethical choice. It respects the client's needs and ensures they receive care from a professional who can support them without bias.

Question 12

Dr.Old is a clinical psychologist who was trained to conduct therapy with adults.She never received any formal training in how to conduct therapy with children.However, she is currently providing therapy to both children and adults.According to the ethical guidelines presented in your book, Dr.Old is:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Old is breaking the ethical principle related to competence because she is providing therapy to children without having received formal training in that area, which is necessary to ensure she is competent to provide such services.

Question 13

Dr.Sligh is a practicing therapist in a rural area, who was trained as a couples therapist.His caseload is shrinking because Dr.Phil seems to have helped a lot of the troubled couples in this area.In order to increase his practice, Dr.Sligh completed extensive additional training in child therapy and family therapy (including both formal course work and supervised clinical training).He now seeks to market himself as a child therapist and as a family therapist, in addition to being a couples therapist.This situation is:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Sligh's actions are ethical because he has taken the appropriate steps to gain competence in new areas of practice through formal coursework and supervised clinical training, adhering to the ethical standards of expanding professional competence.

Question 14

If a college student was in a professor's class and was also seeing that professor for therapy:

Accepted Answer

This situation is considered an ethical violation because it involves a dual or multiple relationship, where the professor holds two roles with conflicting interests: an educator and a therapist. This can compromise the integrity of both the therapeutic and educational settings.

Question 15

Parents provide informed___________for therapy and child clients provide informed___________ for therapy.

Accepted Answer

In the context of therapy, parents or legal guardians provide informed consent for their child to receive therapy, acknowledging they understand and agree to the treatment plan. Children, depending on their age and maturity, provide informed assent, indicating they are willing to undergo therapy even though they may not fully understand all the implications as an adult would.

Question 16

Therapists need to tell families what type of therapy they will be receiving in language that they will understand and therapists need to make sure that family members all agree to the therapy willingly.This process is known as:

Accepted Answer

Informed consent is the process through which therapists ensure that their clients or the families they are working with understand the nature of the therapy they will be receiving, including the methods and goals, and agree to it willingly. It involves explaining in understandable terms and obtaining agreement before proceeding.

Question 17

Identifying information about clients, personal clinical material about clients, and even the fact that a client is a client should be protected to the legal extent of the law.This concept is known as:

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Confidentiality refers to the ethical and legal duty of professionals to protect their clients' privacy by not disclosing any information about them without their consent. This includes the fact that someone is a client, as well as any personal or clinical information shared within the professional relationship.

Question 18

List and describe five of the seven purposes for assessment.

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Question 19

Define unstructured, semistructured, and structured interviews.Describe their similarities and differences.

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Question 20

Provide an example of a semistructured interview and a structured interview and describe each.Discuss the pros and cons of these interviews.

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