40 Questions
What is the primary goal of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in a forensic setting?
To reduce the risk of recidivism
In the cognitive-behavioural approach, what is the main focus of treatment often on?
Changing maladaptive cognitions
What influences individual differences in the levels of self-control according to the text?
Personal standards around behaviour
Which phase of cognitive-behavioural treatment focuses on review, reflection, and planning for the future?
Termination phase
What is NOT usually considered a contra-indication in the forensic setting according to the text?
Low motivation
What is a common characteristic of high-risk offenders?
Non-compliant and uncommitted behavior
What is the primary purpose of structured risk assessment tools in the forensic setting?
To evaluate risk of recidivism
What is the main goal of facilitating psychological change using Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) in forensic settings?
To target underlying self-self patterns
'Reciprocal Roles, traps, and snags' are concepts related to what therapy approach mentioned in the text?
[Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)]
What type of training is commonly available for those delivering offender treatment as mentioned in the text?
Specialist post-graduate training in cognitive-behavioural therapy
What is the core focus of cognitive-behavioural treatment in forensic settings?
Changing maladaptive cognitions
Which therapy, originating from interactions with significant others, utilizes Reciprocal Roles (RRs) and Associated Reciprocal Role Procedures (RRPs)?
Cognitive Analytic Therapy
What is the primary aim of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) in forensic settings?
Enhancing psychological change
In Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), what is the primary purpose of the reformulation phase?
Identify dilemmas and traps
Which theory provides the foundation for many offender programs by emphasizing personal, interpersonal, and community reinforcement perspectives?
Social Learning theory
What characterizes healthy development according to the text?
Flexible, adaptive, positive Reciprocal Roles
What behavior may high-risk offenders exhibit according to the text?
Angry, non-compliant, untrustworthy behavior
What is the primary requirement for therapists working in forensic settings?
Specific training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
What is often assessed using structured risk assessment tools like actuarial structured professional judgement in forensic settings?
Offender's risk of recidivism
What is emphasized as crucial for therapists working with forensic clients to resolve for an efficacious therapeutic outcome?
Resolving therapeutic alliance threats and ruptures
What is the primary aim of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) in forensic settings?
To facilitate psychological change by targeting underlying relationship patterns
What are the core processes of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)?
Dilemmas, traps, and snags
What represents an internalized system of relationship patterns in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)?
Reciprocal Roles (RRs) and Associated RRPs
Which therapy emphasizes endings and transitions, where unresolved feelings are actively worked with?
Cognitive Analytic Therapy
What is a characteristic behavior exhibited by high-risk offenders according to the provided text?
Angry and irritable
In what setting does Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) not require a high level of emotional identification or psychological mindedness?
Forensic settings
What is the primary goal of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in forensic settings?
To reduce the risk of reoffending
What are the core phases of Cognitive Analytic Therapy?
Reformulation, Recognition, and Revision
What is the focus of intervention in most forensic services according to the context?
Risk assessment and reduction only
What does Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) primarily target in offenders based on the text?
Changing maladaptive cognitions
What is the purpose of Sequential Diagrammatic Reformulation (SDR) in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)?
To visually represent relational patterns that lead to distress
What are the core phases of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) known as?
Reformulation, Recognition, Revision
Which phase of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) focuses on increasing the individual's awareness of observable patterns in past or current situations?
Recognition phase
In CAT, what is the primary function of the 'goodbye letter' regarding therapy endings?
It enables expression of unresolved feelings regarding historical and therapy endings
What is a common misconception among therapists working with forensic clients according to the text?
Forensic clients require advanced psychological mindedness for engagement in therapy
What is the main focus of interventions in forensic settings according to recent awareness highlighted in the text?
Addressing the relational unmet needs of individuals
Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) in forensic settings?
Focusing on reducing risk through cognitive restructuring alone
What is a key element of cognitive-behavioural treatment, as mentioned in the text?
Changing maladaptive cognitions or cognitive distortions
What type of skill is NOT required for successful engagement in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), as per the text?
Psychological mindedness
How is Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) described in terms of readiness for engagement compared to some individual psychotherapies?
It does not require a high level of emotional identification, verbal ability or clear motivation for engagement
Explore the characteristics of high-risk offenders and the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in reducing recidivism. Delve into a meta-analysis of 58 studies examining the impact of CBT on adult and juvenile offenders' likelihood of reoffending.
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