Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a main aim of Step 5 in the EBP process?
A) To ascertain the effectiveness of an intervention using an approach intended to maximize internal validity.
B) To monitor whether the client achieves the desired outcome after the chosen intervention is implemented.
C) To ascertain whether the client appears to be among those people who don't benefit from the intervention.
D) To help determine whether you need to continue or alter the intervention in light of the degree of progress.

Accepted Answer

Step 5 in the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) process focuses on evaluating the outcomes of the intervention, monitoring client progress, and deciding on the continuation or alteration of the intervention, rather than maximizing internal validity.

Question 2

The B+ design:
A) is simply the B phase of an AB design.
B) can include the possible only one preintervention data point.
C) can include subsequent phases as needed in case the desired level of progress is not reached during the B phase.
D) All of the above are correct about the B+ design.

Accepted Answer

The B+ design can include the possible only one preintervention data point and can include subsequent phases as needed in case the desired level of progress is not reached during the B phase.

Question 3

The choice of what to measure for the purpose of monitoring client progress requires that you translate the target problem or treatment goal into something that:
A) is observable.
B) is feasible to measure.
C) has a reasonable chance of fluctuating from one data point to the next.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the above are necessary for effectively monitoring client progress, as they ensure that the target is clear, measurable, and capable of showing change over time.

Question 4

An advantage of your measuring your client's progress yourself is:
A) measurement will be unobtrusive.
B) you can be sure the measurement is done properly.
C) it will save you time.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Measuring progress yourself ensures accuracy and reliability, as you can control the quality and consistency of the measurement process.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is/are correct about using a significant other to observe and record client behavior?
A) It is less feasible for the practitioner.
B) It is more obtrusive.
C) They might not follow through consistently.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

A significant other might not consistently follow through with observing and recording client behavior due to lack of training or commitment.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is/are correct about using a available records to monitor client progress?
A) It is highly obtrusive.
B) It is too time consuming.
C) You can be sure that the data were gathered in a systematic and careful a manner.
D) You could go back in time and feasibly obtain more than one baseline data point.

Accepted Answer

Using available records allows for the possibility of accessing historical data, which can provide multiple baseline data points for monitoring client progress.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is/are correct about when and where to measure client progress?
A) Record your measure as soon as possible after the observation is made.
B) Measurement should occur as often as possible short of becoming an aversive burden to the people involved in the measuring.
C) The times of measurement should be predesignated and consistent.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

All the statements are correct as they emphasize the importance of timely, consistent, and non-intrusive measurement of client progress.

Question 8

The main point of step 5 of the EBP process is make causal inferences about the effectiveness of an intervention.

Accepted Answer

The main point of step 5 of the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) process is to evaluate the outcomes of the applied intervention and assess its effectiveness, not specifically to make causal inferences.

Question 9

By monitoring client progress you'll be better equipped to determine whether you need to continue or alter the intervention in light of the degree of progress.

Accepted Answer

Monitoring client progress allows for informed decisions on whether to continue or adjust interventions based on the effectiveness and degree of progress observed.

Question 10

The B+ design is more feasible for practitioners to implement than the AB design.

Accepted Answer

The B+ design is often considered more feasible because it allows for more flexibility and adaptability in real-world settings, making it easier for practitioners to implement compared to the more rigid AB design.

Question 11

The B phase in a B+ design can be terminated at any point when you and the client agree that the desired level of progress has been achieved and sustained long enough so that continuing the intervention is no longer needed-in a manner no different than in usual practice.

Accepted Answer

In a B+ design, the intervention phase (B phase) can be concluded when both parties agree that the goals have been met and maintained, similar to standard practice in interventions.

Question 12

An advantage of self-monitoring is its unobtrusiveness.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

An advantages of using significant others to observe client behavior is their lack of bias in the way they perceive those behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Significant others may have biases due to their personal relationships with the client, which can affect their perception and reporting of the client's behavior.

Question 14

One advantage of using available records is their unobtrusiveness.

Accepted Answer

Available records are unobtrusive because they are collected without interfering with or altering the behavior of the subjects being studied.

Question 15

The key priority in selecting or developing an instrument for behavioral recording is to keep it simple and nonaversive for the person doing the recording.

Accepted Answer

The priority is to ensure the instrument is easy to use and does not cause discomfort, ensuring accurate and consistent data collection.

Question 16

To ensure adequate sensitivity to meaningful changes, individualized rating scales should contain no more than two or three scale rating points per item.

Accepted Answer

Individualized rating scales typically require more than two or three points to capture a range of responses and ensure sensitivity to meaningful changes.

Question 17

As a general rule when monitoring client progress, measurement should occur as often as possible short of becoming an aversive burden to the people involved in the measuring.

Accepted Answer

Frequent measurement is important for accurate monitoring, but it should not be so frequent that it becomes burdensome or counterproductive.

Question 18

Explain why step 5 of the EBP process does not require inferring causality.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Describe the components of the B+ design and discuss why it is more feasible for practitioners than the single-case AB design.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the various options for monitoring client progress regarding: (a) what to measure; (b) who should measure; (c) what measurement instrument to use; and (d) when and where to measure.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 12: Monitoring Client Progress

Which of the following is NOT a main aim of Step 5 in the EBP process?

The B+ design:

The choice of what to measure for the purpose of monitoring client progress requires that you translate the target problem or treatment goal into something that:

An advantage of your measuring your client's progress yourself is:

Which of the following statements is/are correct about using a significant other to observe and record client behavior?

Which of the following statements is/are correct about using a available records to monitor client progress?

Which of the following statements is/are correct about when and where to measure client progress?