Deck 11: Ethical Use of Research in Counseling Practice

Question 1

A limitation of _______ approach is that much of the evaluation is accomplished by the practitioner.

A) Mayer's
B) Colangelo's
C) Carey's
D) Rousseau and McCarthy's

Answer 1

A

Question 2

____________lists a registry of evidence-based programs and practices addressing alcohol and substance abuse.

A) The American Counseling Association
B) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
C) The Psychological Association
D) The American Mental Health Counselor Association

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The goal during this step of Mayer's model is to discover the best information available on the topic.

A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The _____________approach was noted to be effective with smoking, alcohol abuse, and screening behaviors

A) Solution Focused
B) Transtheoretical Model of Change
C) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
D) Rogerian

Question 5

The question, "What needs to be answered?" may be asked during this step of Mayer's model.

A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4

Question 6

The fifth principle in using EBP, according to Rousseau and McCarthy, is:

A) Reading current research literature and attending conferences
B) Use of colleagues applying research evidence in practice
C) Develop decision awareness in professional practice
D) Focus on the identification of underlying factors that involve practice decisions

Question 7

The second principle in using EBP, according to Rousseau and McCarthy, is:

A) Focus on principles where the science is clear
B) Use of colleagues applying research evidence in practice
C) Develop decision awareness in professional practice
D) Focus on the identification of underlying factors that involve practice decisions

Question 8

J. Carey and Dimmitt (2008) proposed that counselors should develop:

A) cognitive behavioral practice teams
B) scientific practice teams
C) evidence-based practice teams
D) ethical practice teams

Question 9

The sixth step in Mayer's EBP approach is:

A) evaluation of the study to determine its quality and use
B) identification of a study that most closely resembles the issue to be addressed and the evaluation of the outcomes achieved in the study.
C) assessment of how the study outcomes may be applied to the current issue.
D) Evaluation of how successful the efforts are in practice once implemented by the counselor.

Question 10

One source of EBP reviews is the ___________ website.

A) Cochran Collaboration
B) Ellis Collaboration
C) Cohen Collaboration
D) Zeller Collaboration

Question 11

This is the integration of the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of patient characteristics, culture, and preferences.

A) EBP
B) PBE
C) BPE
D) EPB

Question 12

The fourth principle in using EBP, according to Rousseau and McCarthy, is:

A) Focus on principles where the science is clear
B) Use of colleagues applying research evidence in practice
C) Develop decision awareness in professional practice
D) Focus on the identification of underlying factors that involve practice decisions

Question 13

The fourth step in Mayer's EBP approach is:

A) evaluation of the study to determine its quality and use
B) identification of a study that most closely resembles the issue to be addressed and the evaluation of the outcomes achieved in the study.
C) assessment of how the study outcomes may be applied to the current issue.
D) identification of a question

Question 14

The first principle in using EBP, according to Rousseau and McCarthy, is:

A) Focus on principles where the science is clear
B) Use of colleagues applying research evidence in practice
C) Develop decision awareness in professional practice
D) Focus on the identification of underlying factors that involve practice decisions

Question 15

The fifth step in Mayer's EBP approach is:

A) evaluation of the study to determine its quality and use
B) identification of a study that most closely resembles the issue to be addressed and the evaluation of the outcomes achieved in the study.
C) assessment of how the study outcomes may be applied to the current issue.
D) identification of a question

Question 16

Kettlewell (2004) identified several benefits of using EBP including all but which:

A) use of science in making treatment decisions likely will advance the profession.
B) use of scientific approaches allows the professional to evaluate implementation of treatment.
C) use of science in making treatment decisions hinders the advancement of the profession because it causes it to be too structured.
D) one needs to be efficient and choose interventions and treatments that do not waste resources.

Question 17

Evidence-based practice was first introduced in _________.

A) psychology
B) counseling
C) medicine
D) social work

Question 18

The third step in Mayer's EBP approach is:

A) evaluation of the study to determine its quality and use
B) identification of a study that most closely resembles the issue to be addressed and the evaluation of the outcomes achieved in the study.
C) assessment of how the study outcomes may be applied to the current issue.
D) identification of a question

Question 19

The third principle in using EBP, according to Rousseau and McCarthy, is:

A) Focus on principles where the science is clear
B) Use of colleagues applying research evidence in practice
C) Develop decision awareness in professional practice
D) Focus on the identification of underlying factors that involve practice decisions

Question 20

Gowers (2006) provided EBP information for counseling adolescents with eating disorders using ___________.

A) Psychodynamic Therapy
B) CBT
C) Solution Focused Therapy
D) Brief Therapy

Question 21

Discuss the research described in your text on health-risk behavior.

Question 22

In what field was Evidence-Based Practice first introduced? What other fields utilize Evidence Based Practice?

Question 23

Geraerts et al. (2007) found that recovered memories that were inconsistent and originated within therapy were less reliable and were questionable.

Question 24

Mayer (2004) proposed six steps in the EBP approach that are important to using it effectively
in practice. Name and describe three of these steps.

Question 25

There is evidence that counseling cannot cause harm.

Question 26

There is an assumption in counseling that counselors' efforts are always positive and, because they are for the most part well intentioned, do not result in harm.

Question 27

Wampold et al. (2007) suggested caution in using and interpreting EBP information.

Question 28

Lilienfeld (2007) noted studies showing that anywhere between 3 and ___% of clients in counseling actually deteriorate after counseling.

A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20

Question 29

Our society values science and the benefits that have developed, and this view provides credibility to evidence-based treatment.

Question 30

Rousseau and McCarthy (2007) offered several principles in using EBP. Name and describe three of these principles.

Question 31

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration lists a registry of evidence-based programs and practices addressing alcohol and substance abuse.

Question 32

__________results in many individuals' being falsely accused of sexual abuse as a consequence of counselors' engaging in recovered memory work/counseling.

A) False Memory Syndrome
B) False Abuse Syndrome
C) Recovered Abuse Syndrome
D) Recovered Memory Syndrome

Question 33

The second step in Mayer's EBP approach is:

A) evaluation of the study to determine its quality and use
B) careful review of the professional literature
C) assessment of how the study outcomes may be applied to the current issue.
D) identification of a question

Question 34

Medicine has been called an art, and losing subjectivity of the experience may interfere with this aspect of the process.

Question 35

Wampold et al. (2007) pointed out that the evidence in medicine is not unambiguous and that "evidence is not data, nor is it truth".

Question 36

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is, arguably, the most consequential and controversial development in mental health during the past decade.

Question 37

Kettlewell identified several benefits of using EBP. Name and describe two of these benefits.

Question 38

The first step in Mayer's EBP approach is:

A) evaluation of the study to determine its quality and use
B) careful review of the professional literature
C) assessment of how the study outcomes may be applied to the current issue.
D) identification of a question

Question 39

Harm may occur with family and friends as a consequence of counseling with a client; for example, clients may learn to behave differently, which affects those close to them in a negative way.

Question 40

EBP information (professional knowledge) is an element in the _______ethical decision-making model and needs to be considered when one is confronted with an ethical dilemma.

A) hermeneutic
B) structured
C) counseling
D) therapy