54 Questions
Which approach is commonly practiced, focuses on important mental processes, and tends to be brief, structured, and targeted?
Cognitive therapy
During the 1950s-1960s, which important historical event occurred alongside the shift toward the cognitive approach?
Recognition of the influence of internal mental processes
Who grew disillusioned with the psychoanalytic method and played a role in the development of cognitive therapy?
Aaron Beck
What are cognitions, as mentioned in the text?
Thoughts, beliefs, interpretations, assumptions, etc.
What is the three-step model described by cognitive therapists?
Event occurrence, Interpretation, Emotional response
What are automatic thoughts according to the text?
Thoughts that take place instantly and without deliberation
What is the primary goal of revising cognitions?
To replace illogical cognitions with logical ones
What are the three categories of factors that affect a client's likelihood to do their homework?
Severity of disorder, Motivation, Accuracy of diagnosis
What is the role of cognitive therapists as teachers on the cognitive approach with their clients?
To enable clients to use the lessons learned without remaining dependent on the teacher
What is the belief of cognitive therapists regarding the progress of therapy?
Progress happens mostly between therapy sessions
According to the text, which factor contributes to the brevity of cognitive therapy?
Goal-oriented focus on symptoms
What does the ABCDE Model, mentioned in the text, stand for?
Activation, Belief, Emotional Consequence, Dispute, Effective New Belief
Which of the following is a core practice in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
Validation
What is the fundamental opposite of mindfulness, as mentioned in the text?
Experiential avoidance
According to the text, what does Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) aim to replace?
Avoidance behavior
In Beck's Dysfunctional Thought Record, what comes after 'automatic thought'?
Emotions
What does Cognitive attentional syndrome (CAS) act on, according to the text?
Internal experiences
Which of the following is a common thought distortion mentioned in the text?
'Fusion'
What does Mindfulness-based therapists encourage clients to do?
Fully engage with internal mental processes
What are the four specific modules of skill training within DBT?
Interpersonal effectiveness, Distress tolerance, Emotion regulation, Mindfulness skills
What does Metacognitive therapy act on?
External occurrences
What is the main difference between schema therapy and other forms of cognitive therapy?
It focuses on the deep roots of problematic cognitions
According to Yalom, what does he argue all psychological problems stem from in group therapy?
Flawed interpersonal relationships
What does 'universality' refer to in the context of group therapy?
The uplifting experience of realizing others have similar problems
What is 'here and now' in the context of group therapy focused on?
The discussion of interaction between group members in therapy sessions
What is one potential disadvantage of having a cotherapist in group therapy?
Cotherapists who don’t trust each other or compete
What is a key ethical issue related to extra-group socializing among clients?
Formation of romantic or friendly relationships outside of the group
What is a strategy to prevent breaches of confidentiality in group therapy?
Using confidentiality contracts and frequent reminders
What is the purpose of meeting with clients individually before group therapy sessions?
To resolve any misconceptions about group therapy
What is one characteristic of closed-enrollment groups in therapy?
All members start and finish therapy together, with no new members added during the process
What is 'group cohesion' in the context of group therapy?
Feelings of interconnectedness among group members
What does 'social microcosm' refer to in the context of group therapy?
Clients’ relationship tendencies with people in their personal lives will predictably characterize the relationships they form with fellow group members
What is 'interpersonal learning' in the context of group therapy?
Learning from the in-group personal experience
Which family therapy approach emphasizes the development of a clear hierarchy of power within the family to improve its functioning?
Structural family therapy
What is the concept that suggests events influence one another in a reciprocal way, more like a 'two-way street'?
Circular causality
Which individual established the concept of 'differentiation of self' in family therapy?
Murray Bowen
What is the method of creating a family tree that incorporates detailed information about the structure and quality of relationships among family members for at least three generations?
Genogram
Who are the leaders of the solution-focused therapy approach?
Steve deShazer and Insoo Kim Berg
Which concept suggests that systems have the ability to regulate themselves by returning themselves to an emotional comfort zone or 'set point', like a thermostat?
Homeostasis
What is the state of a family with poor boundaries, creating too much emotional closeness between family members?
Enmeshed
Which type of family therapy emphasizes current family functioning and is most common in contemporary clinical psychology?
Ahistorical styles
'Triangulation' in family situations refers to which scenario?
Two members in conflict bringing in a third family member for support
'Solution-talk' in solution-focused therapy refers to discussing what?
'When' the problem will get better, rather than 'if' it will get better'
What is the figurative barriers between family members that balance the level of emotional closeness and independence of each member?
Boundaries
What is the focus of narrative therapy?
Altering clients’ interpretations of events
What characteristic distinguishes multisystemic family therapy from other approaches?
Inclusion of broader systems beyond the teen’s immediate family
What does cultural competence in family therapy entail?
Full appreciation of and acceptance for diverse backgrounds of families
What complicates the assignment of diagnoses in family therapy?
Lack of widely accepted alternate ways to categorize family or relationship problems
What is a challenge related to confidentiality in family therapy?
Difficult ethical positions when speaking with family members
Which statement is true about the outcome of family therapy according to the text?
'How Well Does It Work' indicates mixed opinions about the outcome of family therapy
According to the text, what are clients encouraged to do in narrative therapy?
Explain themselves and the events in their lives in particular ways
'Multisystemic Family Therapy' is designed for which group of individuals according to the text?
Adolescents with long-term behavioral and emotional problems
'Ethical Issues in Family Therapy' emphasizes the importance of which practice regarding confidentiality?
'Setting ground rules for confidentiality with all family members during the initial process'
'Cultural Competence' encompasses an appreciation and acceptance of which characteristics according to the text?
'Oppression'
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