Deck 22: Integrative Psychotherapy

Question 1

Which of the following is true about self-reflection in terms of therapist training?

A) If a therapist learns the process of self-reflection, they will need less training in therapeutic methods.
B) A self-reflective therapist is usually more effective because they integrate their knowledge with therapeutic experiences.
C) Self-reflection leads to less use of emotion in the therapeutic process
D) The use of self-reflection in a training program usually indicates that the program is logical, evidential and analytical

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a dimension that is explored in Brooks-Harris' multitheoretical model?

A) Actions
B) Interpersonal problems
C) Wants/desires
D) Social systems

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A theory that does not adhere to any one paradigm but pulls from multiple theories would be called___________.

A) Assimilative integration
B) Eclectic
C) Common factors
D) Multitheoretical

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A therapist primarily follows cognitive theory approaches in her therapy methods but often uses techniques from other models. She would be most likely classified as what type of therapist?

A) Eclectic
B) Multitheoretical
C) Assimilative integrationist
D) Common factors

Question 5

Which of the following is true of evidence based practices?

A) They are proven as the best treatment for a particular disorder
B) When compared against a control group, other treatments, or both, they have been shown to be efficacious.
C) They are treatments that clients prefer and state are the most efficacious
D) Therapists have selected these therapy methods as being the most efficacious based on their experience as clinicians.

Question 6

Which therapist had the most influence on the common factors movement?

A) Carl Rogers
B) Sigmund Freud
C) Fritz Perls
D) Alfred Adler

Question 7

Adrian's therapist integrates several psychotherapeutic theories together to form his theorectical orientation. The therapist would most likely be identified as ____________.

A) Eclectic
B) Unethical
C) A theoretical integrationist
D) A follower of the common factor approach

Question 8

Jacob has been going to therapy and putting forth effort to change his aggressive behavior. According to the transtheoretical model, he is in the______ stage.

A) Contemplation
B) Action
C) Preparation
D) Maintenance

Question 9

Which group does not need a theoretical basis for either understanding or using a specific technique?

A) Eclectic
B) Multitheoretical
C) Assimilative integration
D) Common factors

Question 10

Cecilia is not intended to do anything about her substance abuse within the next 6 months. According to the transtheoretical model, she is in the______ stage.

A) Contemplation
B) Precontemplation
C) Preparation
D) Maintenance

Question 11

According to a poll by Norcross and colleagues, which therapy model do therapists believe will continue to grow?

A) Solution-focused therapy
B) Adlerian therapy
C) Jungian therapy
D) Psychoanalysis

Question 12

On which therapy model is the second stage (insight) of Hill's helping skills model to therapy integration based?

A) Cognitive-behavioral
B) Existential
C) Psychoanalytic
D) Person-centered

Question 13

Which is not a guideline suggested by Smith for the development of one's own therapy orientation?

A) Consider your worldview
B) Develop a working knowledge of the theories from which you plan to draw.
C) Consider what insurance companies will reimburse for
D) Think about how you believe cognitions, emotions, and behavior interact

Question 14

According to a poll by Norcross and colleagues, which therapy model do therapists believe will decrease the most in terms of use?

A) Interpersonal therapy
B) Family systems therapy
C) Cognitive-behavioral therapy
D) Adlerian therapy

Question 15

Which of the following is true about implicit theories of therapy?

A) They are the therapists private assumptions about how to conduct therapy
B) They are always unconscious.
C) They must be taught to a clinician
D) Not all therapists have implicit theories

Question 16

Leondra plans to begin therapy to deal with her depression sometime in the next 6 months. According to the transtheoretical model, she is in the______ stage.

A) Contemplation
B) Precontemplation
C) Preparation
D) Maintenance

Question 17

In what year did Goldfried, Wachtel, and Strupp organize the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration?

A) 1951
B) 1933
C) 1979
D) 1990

Question 18

Allison finished therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder last year. She has not had a relapse since. According to the transtheoretical model, she is in the______ stage.

A) Action
B) Termination
C) Preparation
D) Maintenance

Question 19

Schon proposed that therapists develop professional artistry through which means?

A) Experience
B) Training
C) Meditation
D) Self-reflection

Question 20

The relational principle of psychotherapeutic integration states what?

A) That any psychotherapeutic principles must be enacted within an effective good therapeutic alliance.
B) That diverse theories should be included in an integrated therapy method
C) That integration should be based on intentional choices
D) That specific strategies from different theories should be combine

Question 21

What is the definition of integrative therapy?

Question 22

Name at least 3 reasons for the integration movement in psychotherapy.

Question 23

In Brooks-Harris' multitheoretical model the therapist should focus on all seven dimensions.

Question 24

What are the characteristics of therapy that practitioners expect to see a move towards in the future?

Question 25

Discuss the common factor approach.

Question 26

Implicit theories of therapy always compliment explicit theories.

Question 27

In his seminal work, Schon (1983) emphasized the role of self-reflection in the training of professional practitioners. He proposed that the knowledge needed for competence in the professions is twofold. What did he propose?

Question 28

Schon supported the idea that students should be taught basics first, then application, and finally apply the learning to real life situations.

Question 29

Why are eclectic therapists sometimes criticized?

Question 30

Therapists of the same theoretical orientation all have similar processes and impact on clients.

Question 31

The Brooks-Harris' multitheoretical model proposes that therapist should consider diverse theories to understand their clients and formulate interventions.

Question 32

Therapy orientations that were predicted to decrease the most include:

Question 33

Name three questions that will help you think about the core counseling theory that you are initially adopting.

Question 34

What is theoretical integration?

Question 35

Brooks-Harris (2008) presents five principles for psychotherapy integration. Name two of these.

Question 36

It is important to consider one's beliefs on personality development when developing one's theoretical orientation.

Question 37

Which theoretical models do the Brooks-Harris' Multitheoretical model integrate?

Question 38

Discuss the helping skills approach to integration.

Question 39

In contrast to the multitheoretical therapy framework, Smith proposed five additional categories. Name three of these.

Question 40

What is the Cochrane Collaboration and what is its purpose?