Couples Therapy Approaches Quiz
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What percentage of divorced individuals tried couple therapy before divorcing, according to the statewide study?

  • 40%
  • 35% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 25%

What percentage of low income partners who consider couple therapy actually receive it?

  • 20%
  • 30% (correct)
  • 40%
  • 50%

In different sex partners, who is more likely to report that their partners are unwilling to try couple therapy?

  • Both report equally
  • It's not mentioned in the text
  • Women (correct)
  • Men

What percentage of self-identified heterosexual partners scored below the distressed cutoff on the global happiness scale prior to starting couple therapy?

<p>Not mentioned in the text (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the dominant therapeutic approaches in couple therapy?

<p>Behavioral couple therapy and Emotionally focused couple therapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Behavioral couple therapy?

<p>Improving the balance of positive and negative exchanges in relationships (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT)?

<p>Cognitive restructuring and addressing selective attention, attributions, expectancies, assumptions, and standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What outcomes can be expected for Traditional Behavioral Couple Therapy (TBCT)?

<p>Less negativity and withdrawal in conversations post-therapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory is Behavioral couple therapy based on?

<p>Social exchange theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT) add to Traditional Behavioral Couple Therapy?

<p>Cognitive restructuring (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two dominant therapeutic approaches based on?

<p>Theory and empirical research (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Traditional Behavioral Couple Therapy?

<p>Behavior change, skills training, and the speaker-listener technique (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the five thought processes focused on in Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT)?

<p>Selective attention, attributions, expectancies, assumptions, and standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Emotionally focused couple therapy focus on?

<p>Creating secure emotional bonds between partners (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of beliefs does Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT) focus on?

<p>Static beliefs, implicit relationship beliefs, and standards for relationships (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Behavioral Couple Therapy aim to improve in relationships?

<p>The balance of positive and negative exchanges (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), what is the role of the therapist in relation to partners' behavior and thoughts?

<p>The therapist models strategies for partners to naturally become more accepting and tolerant. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary underlying problem for distressed partners in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)?

<p>Attachment needs not being met. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of EFCT Stage 1: Cycle De-escalation?

<p>Changing negative interaction cycles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the goals of Couple Relationship Education (CRE) Programs?

<p>To help partners know and use helpful strategies from early in their relationships. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the therapist in IBCT's tolerance building strategy?

<p>Encourages partners to learn how to tolerate rather than try to change each other. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of EFCT Stage 2: Changing Interactional Positions?

<p>Restructuring attachment by linking vulnerable emotions to attachment concerns. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of EFCT Stage 3: Consolidation and Integration?

<p>Offering partners a narrative of how the relationship became distressed and how partners reconnected. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the listening activity using Esther Perel's Where Should We Begin in the context of couple therapy?

<p>To engage students in active listening and make connections between theory and actual therapy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main insight from Randomized Controlled Trials regarding the effectiveness of couple therapy?

<p>Improvements tend to be greatest immediately after intervention, not over time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the therapist in CRE programs?

<p>To help partners know and use helpful strategies from early in their relationships. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of EFCT Stage 1: Cycle De-escalation?

<p>Identifying vulnerable emotions and expressing them to each other. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Couple Commitment and Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Program?

<p>Effective communication and self-regulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Couple Coping Enhancement Training (CCET)?

<p>Teaching skills to make a relationship resilient and manage stress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major take-away regarding the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions in improving relationship satisfaction?

<p>Produce moderate, relatively short-lived improvements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary goals of Relationship Check-up?

<p>Evaluation, recommendations, and action plan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of programs tailored for sexual minorities?

<p>Modifications sensitive to unique stressors and challenges (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique feature of Couple Commitment and Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Program compared to other CRE programs?

<p>Adds attention to self-regulation and self-reflection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary components of Relationship Education Programs (REPs) according to meta-analytic data?

<p>Particularly short-term benefits and improved communication skills (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Couple Relationship Education (CRE) programs?

<p>Managing conflicts, enhancing relationships, and strengthening commitment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary targets of Couple Coping Enhancement Training (CCET)?

<p>Teaching skills to make a relationship resilient and manage stress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Programs (PREP)?

<p>Effective communication and conflict management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary components of Relationship Check-up?

<p>Evaluation, recommendations, and action plan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Relationship Education Programs (REPs) according to meta-analytic data?

<p>Particularly short-term benefits and improved communication skills (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Couples Therapy: Common Problems and Therapeutic Approaches

  • Pair-share activity to generate common reasons for entering couple therapy
  • Diversity of reasons for entering therapy, no reason is considered "bad"
  • Dominant therapeutic approaches: Behavioral couple therapy and Emotionally focused couple therapy
  • Both approaches are based on theory and empirical research, can be systematically implemented, and have meta-analytical support
  • Behavioral couple therapy is based on social exchange theory, aiming to improve the balance of positive and negative exchanges in relationships
  • Traditional Behavioral Couple Therapy focuses on behavior change, skills training, and the speaker-listener technique
  • Steps for communicating effectively and problem-solving effectively in Behavioral Couple Therapy
  • Outcomes for TBCT include less negativity and withdrawal in conversations post-therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT) adds cognitive restructuring to TBCT, focusing on five thought processes
  • CBCT addresses selective attention, attributions, expectancies, assumptions, and standards
  • Examples of distorted or unhelpful thought patterns in CBCT
  • CBCT focuses on static beliefs, implicit relationship beliefs, and standards for relationships

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Test your knowledge of common issues in couples therapy and the therapeutic approaches used to address them. Explore the dominant approaches, including Behavioral Couple Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, and learn about their theoretical foundations and practical application. Delve into the steps for effective communication and problem-solving, and understand the outcomes associated with these therapeutic approaches.

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