Assessing Therapeutic Communication and Relationship Skills

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a good interview?

Closed

What is the purpose of an interview?

To gather information

Which of the following is NOT a potential threat to interview validity?

Bias

What are some non-verbal data that can be observed during an interview?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the goal of psychological intervention/psychotherapies?

To reduce the intensity and frequency of symptoms Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the nature of a psychological assessment?

To answer specific questions about an individual Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the major elements of a psychological assessment?

Interview and structured assessment Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT a factor to consider when assessing personal hygiene?

Cleanliness of the individual Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is an example of a dysphoric affect?

Angry mood Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT a thought content abnormality?

Obsessive thoughts Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT a difference between psychotherapy and counselling?

Focus on therapeutic relationship Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of paraphrase mentioned in the text?

Genuine paraphrase Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of paraphrasing, according to the text?

To check understanding Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is responsible for the most change in therapy, according to the text?

Therapeutic alliance Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of factors are considered to be client/extra-therapeutic factors in therapy, according to the text?

40% Signup and view all the answers

Which type of question is used to gather information?

Closed questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of motivational interviewing?

Strengthening a person's motivation for change Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapist's role in eliciting client motivation?

Taking responsibility for the 'good' arguments Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to challenging clients in therapy?

Focusing on behavior, not the person Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a technique that should be used in moderation when working with clients?

Complimenting and reassurance Signup and view all the answers

What needs to be challenged when working with clients?

Failure to own problems/External locus of control Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of evidence-based practice (EBP)?

Choosing the right intervention based on scientific evidence Signup and view all the answers

What does practice-based evidence (PBE) encompass more frequently than evidence-based practice (EBP)?

Environmental, community, social, and cultural factors Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Gordon's Model of Listening, communication can go wrong in at least 3 places. Which of the following is NOT one of those places?

The listener does not pay attention to the speaker Signup and view all the answers

Reflective listening involves connecting the listener's interpretation of what the speaker means with what the speaker actually means. Which of the following is an example of reflective listening?

Giving voice to what the client is not saying Signup and view all the answers

According to the SOLER acronym, which of the following is NOT a non-verbal skill required for effective listening?

Crossing arms and legs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using silence in therapy sessions?

To encourage the client to talk Signup and view all the answers

Which therapy emphasizes the role of emotion in promoting change?

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Signup and view all the answers

When was the first manual on Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) published?

1988 Signup and view all the answers

Which theories does Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) draw on?

Humanistic Theories Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation system according to Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)?

Emotional system Signup and view all the answers

What does Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) emphasize in therapy?

Physical sensations and bodily experiences Signup and view all the answers

What do feelings indicate, according to the text?

Unmet needs and a direction for meeting them Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of emotions in the construction of the self, according to the text?

Emotions are foundational in the construction of the self Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a goal of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)?

Helping couples express and address fears Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary pathway to change in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)?

Expressing and addressing fears Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle of transforming emotions in therapy?

Thinking can change thoughts, only feeling can change emotions Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the therapist in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)?

To empathize with the clients' emotions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of emotion regulation in therapy?

Managing emotion in a way that promotes wellbeing Signup and view all the answers

What are some specific interventions for transforming emotions in therapy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)?

To help couples develop a secure attachment Signup and view all the answers

What is the affect infusion model?

A model that explains how emotions can be infused into cognitive processes such as perception, memory, and judgment Signup and view all the answers

What is the dialectical-constructivist view of emotions?

Emotions are a result of integrating thinking and feeling Signup and view all the answers

What are emotion schemes according to the text?

Organized response and experience-producing units stored in memory networks Signup and view all the answers

Why can emotions become maladaptive?

Because they reflect failures in attachment relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of EFT intervention according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between primary and secondary emotions according to the text?

Primary emotions are direct reactions to a situation, while secondary emotions are responses to prior thoughts or feelings Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in emotion awareness work according to the text?

Becoming aware of physical sensations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behaviors characterize anxiety in attachment relationships?

Clinging, pursuit, controlling Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Stage 1 in the process of resolving conflict in couples?

Assessment of presenting issues and context Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Step 3 in the process of resolving conflict in couples?

Access and expand awareness of unacknowledged emotions Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to resolving conflict in couples, according to the text?

Expose partners' vulnerable feelings and attachment needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Step 6 in the process of resolving conflict in couples?

Promote validation and acceptance of emotions and attachment needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Step 9 in the process of resolving conflict in couples?

Create new narratives with new working models of self and other Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way of resolving conflict in couples, according to research?

Expose partners' vulnerable feelings and attachment needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Stage 2 in the process of resolving conflict in couples?

Supporting the couple to enact new positions outside of therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Step 5 in the process of resolving conflict in couples?

Expand awareness of primary emotions and attachment needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT)?

Seeking solutions Signup and view all the answers

According to Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT), what is the most effective path to change?

Building on successes Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying assumption of Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT)?

Minimal change can impact progress Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Stage 1 in SFT treatment?

Planning and setting goals Signup and view all the answers

Who contributed to the development of Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT)?

Erickson, CBT, and Steve de Shazer Signup and view all the answers

What does Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT) focus on in terms of problems?

Addressing present and future problems Signup and view all the answers

What do exceptions to the problem indicate in Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT)?

Effective solutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of scaling questions in therapy?

To measure the client's progress over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the miracle question in therapy?

To encourage the client to think about their ideal future Signup and view all the answers

What is the SMART criteria for goal setting in therapy?

Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended number of sessions for Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)?

Between 5 and 10 sessions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the three forms of goals in therapy?

Changing the client's perception of the therapist Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the therapist in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)?

To help the couple identify and express their emotions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of SFT in helping clients resolve future difficulties?

Developing confidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Stage 1 in the process of resolving conflict in couples?

Developing effective communication skills Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of SFT?

Analyzing the root causes of problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the therapist in SFT?

Collaborating with clients and offering support Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using silence in therapy sessions?

To allow the client time to reflect and process Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pre-session change in SFT?

To assess clients' progress Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a specific intervention used in SFT?

Analyzing clients' past experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of the therapeutic alliance in SFT?

It helps build trust and collaboration with clients Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of good candidates for Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)?

They are motivated to change Signup and view all the answers

What is one limitation of Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)?

It is not suitable for clients with anxiety and mood disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is a strength of Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)?

It is effective with a broad range of problems and people Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential threat to the validity of an interview?

The therapist missing the bigger issue Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to challenging clients in therapy?

Asking the miracle question Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of clients who are not appropriate for Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)?

They are suicidal Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)?

It can be suitable for clients with anxiety and mood disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of implementing Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)?

The therapist can miss the bigger issue Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)?

It doesn't have to be long and expensive Signup and view all the answers

Assessing Therapeutic Communication and Relationship Skills

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a good interview?

What is the purpose of an interview?

Which of the following is NOT a potential threat to interview validity?

What are some non-verbal data that can be observed during an interview?

According to the text, what is the goal of psychological intervention/psychotherapies?

According to the text, what is the nature of a psychological assessment?

According to the text, what are the major elements of a psychological assessment?

Which one of these is NOT a factor to consider when assessing personal hygiene?

Which one of these is an example of a dysphoric affect?

Which one of these is NOT a thought content abnormality?

Which one of these is NOT a difference between psychotherapy and counselling?

Which of the following is NOT a type of paraphrase mentioned in the text?

What is the aim of paraphrasing, according to the text?

Which factor is responsible for the most change in therapy, according to the text?

What percentage of factors are considered to be client/extra-therapeutic factors in therapy, according to the text?

Which type of question is used to gather information?

What is the main focus of motivational interviewing?

What is the therapist's role in eliciting client motivation?

What is the recommended approach to challenging clients in therapy?

Which of the following is a technique that should be used in moderation when working with clients?

What needs to be challenged when working with clients?

What is the focus of evidence-based practice (EBP)?

What does practice-based evidence (PBE) encompass more frequently than evidence-based practice (EBP)?

According to Thomas Gordon's Model of Listening, communication can go wrong in at least 3 places. Which of the following is NOT one of those places?

Reflective listening involves connecting the listener's interpretation of what the speaker means with what the speaker actually means. Which of the following is an example of reflective listening?

According to the SOLER acronym, which of the following is NOT a non-verbal skill required for effective listening?

What is the purpose of using silence in therapy sessions?

Which therapy emphasizes the role of emotion in promoting change?

When was the first manual on Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) published?

Which theories does Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) draw on?

What is the primary motivation system according to Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)?

What does Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) emphasize in therapy?

What do feelings indicate, according to the text?

What is the role of emotions in the construction of the self, according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT a goal of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)?

What is the primary pathway to change in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)?

What is the main principle of transforming emotions in therapy?

What is the role of the therapist in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)?

What is the primary focus of emotion regulation in therapy?

What are some specific interventions for transforming emotions in therapy?

What is the goal of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)?

What is the affect infusion model?

What is the dialectical-constructivist view of emotions?

What are emotion schemes according to the text?

Why can emotions become maladaptive?

What is the goal of EFT intervention according to the text?

What is the difference between primary and secondary emotions according to the text?

What is the first step in emotion awareness work according to the text?

Which of the following behaviors characterize anxiety in attachment relationships?

What is the main focus of Stage 1 in the process of resolving conflict in couples?

What is the purpose of Step 3 in the process of resolving conflict in couples?

What is the recommended approach to resolving conflict in couples, according to the text?

What is the main focus of Step 6 in the process of resolving conflict in couples?

What is the purpose of Step 9 in the process of resolving conflict in couples?

What is the most effective way of resolving conflict in couples, according to research?

What is the main focus of Stage 2 in the process of resolving conflict in couples?

What is the purpose of Step 5 in the process of resolving conflict in couples?

What is the main focus of Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT)?

According to Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT), what is the most effective path to change?

What is the underlying assumption of Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT)?

What is the main focus of Stage 1 in SFT treatment?

Who contributed to the development of Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT)?

What does Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT) focus on in terms of problems?

What do exceptions to the problem indicate in Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT)?

What is the purpose of scaling questions in therapy?

What is the purpose of the miracle question in therapy?

What is the SMART criteria for goal setting in therapy?

What is the recommended number of sessions for Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three forms of goals in therapy?

What is the role of the therapist in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)?

What is the main focus of SFT in helping clients resolve future difficulties?

What is the main focus of Stage 1 in the process of resolving conflict in couples?

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of SFT?

What is the role of the therapist in SFT?

What is the purpose of using silence in therapy sessions?

What is the purpose of pre-session change in SFT?

Which of the following is NOT a specific intervention used in SFT?

What is the importance of the therapeutic alliance in SFT?