Question 1

Which of the following statements is/are true about the use of research in practice before the emergence of EBP?
A) Nobody believed that research findings should guide practice decisions.
B) Some studies concluded that one of the most important factors influencing service effectiveness is the quality of the practitioner-client relationship.
C) Everyone believed that practice experience alone was a sufficient basis to guide practice decisions.
D) No studies had questioned the effectiveness of psychotherapy or other forms of human service.
E) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Before the emergence of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), some research did highlight the importance of the practitioner-client relationship in service effectiveness. However, it is incorrect to say that nobody believed in using research to guide practice or that no studies questioned the effectiveness of psychotherapy.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about prior research on practitioner effectiveness?
A) It can be influenced by the type of intervention employed as well as practitioner-client relationship factors.
B) All the credible evidence shows that it is influenced only by the type of intervention employed.
C) All the credible evidence shows that it is influenced only by the quality of the practitioner-client relationship.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Prior research indicates that practitioner effectiveness can be influenced by both the type of intervention employed and the quality of the practitioner-client relationship.

Question 3

According to its current and most widely accepted definition, EBP decisions should be based on which of the following components?
A) Practitioner judgment.
B) Client values and preferences.
C) The best available scientific evidence.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

EBP (Evidence-Based Practice) involves integrating practitioner judgment, client values and preferences, and the best available scientific evidence to make informed decisions.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
A) Evidence-based practitioners should adhere to a list of approved interventions.
B) Evidence-based practitioners should critically appraise emerging scientific evidence.
C) Evidence-based practitioners should integrate the best evidence with their practice expertise and client values and preferences.
D) None of the above. (That is, all of the above statements are correct.)
E) All of the above. (That is, all of the above statements are incorrect.)

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based practitioners should not adhere to a list of approved interventions, but rather should critically appraise emerging scientific evidence and integrate the best evidence with their practice expertise and client values and preferences.

Question 5

EBP decisions about which intervention to provide should be made in light of:
A) the most rigorous scientific evidence available.
B) the practitioner's practice expertise.
C) client attributes, values preferences, and circumstances.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

EBP (Evidence-Based Practice) involves integrating the best available scientific evidence with clinical expertise and considering client attributes, values, preferences, and circumstances to make informed decisions about interventions.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is/are true about the EBP process?
A) Knowing that the selected intervention has the best scientific evidence from prior studies removes the need to monitor client progress with the selected intervention.
B) Once the intervention with the best scientific evidence is chosen, the practitioner should stick with it regardless of his or her observations of client progress.
C) If the intervention supported by the best evidence does not appear to be effective with a particular client, the practitioner should consider replacing it with an alternative intervention even if it has less scientific support from earlier studies.
D) Both a and b are true.

Accepted Answer

If the intervention is not effective for a particular client, it is important to consider alternatives, even if they have less scientific support, to ensure the best outcome for the client.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about EBP decisions?
A) They are limited to questions about the effectiveness of specific interventions.
B) They might pertain to evidence about client needs.
C) They might pertain to what measures to use in assessment and diagnosis.
D) Both b and c are true.

Accepted Answer

EBP (Evidence-Based Practice) decisions can involve evidence about client needs and the selection of appropriate measures for assessment and diagnosis, not just the effectiveness of interventions.

Question 8

An EBP outlook involves:
A) conforming to what esteemed practitioners advise about practice and how to intervene.
B) disrespecting the practice wisdom of more experienced practitioner authorities.
C) being vigilant in trying to recognize the unfounded beliefs and assumptions in the testimonials from esteemed practitioner authorities.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

An EBP (Evidence-Based Practice) outlook involves critically evaluating and questioning the validity of beliefs and assumptions, even those from esteemed authorities, to ensure practices are based on solid evidence.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is/are true about searching for, finding, or using the best scientific evidence to guide practice decisions?
A) It can be time consuming.
B) The best evidence may not easily guide your practice decisions.
C) Sometimes equally strong studies reach conflicting conclusions.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Searching for and using the best scientific evidence can be time-consuming, the best evidence may not always directly guide practice decisions, and sometimes equally strong studies can have conflicting conclusions.

Question 10

If you can't find highly rigorous evidence supporting the effectiveness of an intervention with clients just like yours, you should;
A) look for less rigorous evaluations that have involved clients like yours and which-while not offering the "best" evidence from a scientific standpoint-are not fatally flawed and thus offer some credible evidence supporting a particular intervention.
B) use your practice judgment in deciding whether an intervention supported by the best evidence with clients unlike yours seems to be worth proposing to your client.
C) Both a and b are correct.
D) Neither a nor b is correct.

Accepted Answer

Both options A and B provide reasonable approaches when highly rigorous evidence is not available. Option A suggests looking for less rigorous but credible evidence, while option B suggests using practice judgment to adapt interventions supported by evidence from different client groups.

Question 11

Which of the following is an EBP question?
A) What type of play therapy is most effective with traumatized children?
B) What client and therapist characteristics best predict the quality of the therapist-client relationship?
C) What is it like to sleep in a shelter for the homeless?
D) What existing measurement instrument is the most valid for diagnosing whether a client has PTSD?
E) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

When considering using an assessment instrument, the practitioner should ask whether it is:
A) reliable.
B) valid.
C) sensitive.
D) feasible.
E) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

The practitioner should ensure that the assessment instrument is reliable, valid, sensitive, and feasible to ensure accurate, meaningful, and practical results.

Question 13

The main ideas underlying EBP are really quite old.

Accepted Answer

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is rooted in principles of scientific inquiry and decision-making that have been part of medical and scientific practice for centuries, emphasizing the use of evidence to inform decisions.

Question 14

Many studies lack credibility due to fatal flaws in their research designs and methods.

Accepted Answer

Research studies can lack credibility if they have significant flaws in their design or methodology, such as small sample sizes, lack of control groups, or biases, which can lead to unreliable or invalid results.

Question 15

Some studies have found that practitioner effectiveness is influenced by the type of intervention employed as well as relationship factors.

Accepted Answer

Research in psychotherapy and counseling often highlights that both the specific techniques used (intervention) and the quality of the therapist-client relationship (relationship factors) can significantly impact the effectiveness of treatment.

Question 16

EBP is primarily a cost-cutting tool used by third-party payers that involves a rigid decision-tree approach to making intervention choices irrespective of clinical judgment.

Accepted Answer

EBP, or Evidence-Based Practice, is not primarily a cost-cutting tool. It is a process that integrates clinical expertise, patient values, and the best available research evidence to make decisions about patient care. It emphasizes clinical judgment and individualized patient care rather than a rigid decision-tree approach.

Question 17

EBP is primarily a static list of interventions that have a "seal of approval" and thus should be provided by practitioners regardless of what practitioners know about client idiosyncrasies.

Accepted Answer

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is not a static list but a dynamic process that integrates the best available research with clinical expertise and patient values, considering individual client needs and circumstances.

Question 18

Almost all past reviews of research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy have agreed that it is overall very effective.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Although following the EBP process makes a practitioner more scientific, it risks making them less ethical.

Accepted Answer

The EBP (Evidence-Based Practice) process aims to integrate the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient values, enhancing both scientific rigor and ethical practice.

Question 20

Worrying about scientific evidence makes practitioners less compassionate.

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence to suggest that worrying about scientific evidence inherently makes practitioners less compassionate. Compassion is a separate trait that can coexist with a focus on evidence-based practice.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice

Which of the following statements is/are true about the use of research in practice before the emergence of EBP?

Which of the following statements is true about prior research on practitioner effectiveness?

According to its current and most widely accepted definition, EBP decisions should be based on which of the following components?

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

EBP decisions about which intervention to provide should be made in light of:

Which of the following statements is/are true about the EBP process?

Which of the following statements is true about EBP decisions?

An EBP outlook involves:

Which of the following statements is/are true about searching for, finding, or using the best scientific evidence to guide practice decisions?

If you can't find highly rigorous evidence supporting the effectiveness of an intervention with clients just like yours, you should;

Which of the following is an EBP question?

When considering using an assessment instrument, the practitioner should ask whether it is: