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What is a key component of the therapeutic alliance?
What is a key component of the therapeutic alliance?
- Goals agreed upon
- Theory of behaviour
- Theory or explanation
- Emotional and cognitive components (correct)
Which type of therapy focuses on changing patterns of thinking?
Which type of therapy focuses on changing patterns of thinking?
- Behaviour therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Interpersonal therapy
- Cognitive therapy (correct)
What is the primary goal of family systems therapy?
What is the primary goal of family systems therapy?
- To focus on the unconscious conflict
- To alter environmental triggers
- To change individual behaviour
- To improve relationships within the family (correct)
What is a key concept in psychodynamic therapy?
What is a key concept in psychodynamic therapy?
What is a factor that contributes to the success of psychotherapy?
What is a factor that contributes to the success of psychotherapy?
What type of therapy focuses on changing overt actions?
What type of therapy focuses on changing overt actions?
What is a key concept in interpersonal therapy?
What is a key concept in interpersonal therapy?
What is the primary focus of systems of psychotherapy?
What is the primary focus of systems of psychotherapy?
What is the primary goal of psychological assessment in children?
What is the primary goal of psychological assessment in children?
What is the purpose of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
What is the purpose of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
What is the principle of assessment that involves gathering data from different people?
What is the principle of assessment that involves gathering data from different people?
What is analogous to a research study in psychological assessment?
What is analogous to a research study in psychological assessment?
What is the purpose of gathering data in psychological assessment?
What is the purpose of gathering data in psychological assessment?
What is an important aspect of the Diagnostic Interview?
What is an important aspect of the Diagnostic Interview?
What is the benefit of using multiple methods in psychological assessment?
What is the benefit of using multiple methods in psychological assessment?
What is the purpose of including information from multiple informants?
What is the purpose of including information from multiple informants?
What is the primary purpose of the BASC-3?
What is the primary purpose of the BASC-3?
What is a key characteristic of a good test?
What is a key characteristic of a good test?
What type of reliability refers to the consistency of scores obtained by different examiners?
What type of reliability refers to the consistency of scores obtained by different examiners?
What type of validity refers to the degree to which a test measures a theoretical construct?
What type of validity refers to the degree to which a test measures a theoretical construct?
What is the primary goal of assessment in psychotherapy?
What is the primary goal of assessment in psychotherapy?
What is the Conners 3 used to assess?
What is the Conners 3 used to assess?
What is the Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS) used to assess?
What is the Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS) used to assess?
What is essential for evidence-based, ethically mindful treatment?
What is essential for evidence-based, ethically mindful treatment?
What is the main objective of psychotherapy?
What is the main objective of psychotherapy?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good psychological measure?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good psychological measure?
What is the primary difference between efficacy and effectiveness in therapy?
What is the primary difference between efficacy and effectiveness in therapy?
Which type of therapy may be more efficacious than others for children?
Which type of therapy may be more efficacious than others for children?
What is the most important aspect of psychological assessment?
What is the most important aspect of psychological assessment?
What is the purpose of psychological assessment?
What is the purpose of psychological assessment?
What is assessed in the 'Appearance and actions' area of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
What is assessed in the 'Appearance and actions' area of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
What is the purpose of performing analog tasks in observation methods?
What is the purpose of performing analog tasks in observation methods?
What is included in the 'Cognition' area of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
What is included in the 'Cognition' area of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
What is the purpose of naturalistic observations in observation methods?
What is the purpose of naturalistic observations in observation methods?
What is the focus of the Cultural Formulation of Children's Problems?
What is the focus of the Cultural Formulation of Children's Problems?
What is NOT one of the areas assessed in the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
What is NOT one of the areas assessed in the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
What is the purpose of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
What is the purpose of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
What is included in the 'Emotions' area of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
What is included in the 'Emotions' area of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
Study Notes
Common Factors of Therapy
- Trusting relationship is essential in therapy
- Setting for change is crucial in therapy
- Theory or explanation is necessary in therapy
- Therapeutic ritual is a key factor in therapy
Systems of Psychotherapy
- The Therapeutic Alliance involves a collaborative relationship between the client and therapist
- The alliance includes emotional and cognitive components and agreed-upon goals
- A stronger alliance leads to greater cooperation from children in psychotherapy
Types of Psychotherapy
- Behaviour therapy focuses on overt actions, symptom level, and avoiding environmental triggers
- Cognitive therapy deals with patterns of thinking, systematic errors, and cognitive bias
- Interpersonal therapy focuses on the quality of relationships and social competence
- Family systems therapy examines the quality of interactions in the family
- Psychodynamic therapy explores unconscious conflicts and insight
Psychological Assessment
- Psychological assessment gathers data about the child and family to screen, diagnose, plan treatment, and monitor progress
- It's analogous to a research study and involves gathering data in different ways and from multiple informants
- The Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam are important components of assessment
- The Mental Status Exam assesses a client's appearance and actions, emotions, and cognition
Observation Methods
- Observation methods involve the child's participation in diagnostic interviews and real-life activities in the clinic
- Naturalistic observations and tests like the BASC-3 are used to assess children's behavior
Qualities of a Good Test
- Reliability involves consistency and includes inter-rater reliability, test-retest reliability, and internal consistency
- Validity involves accuracy and includes content validity, construct validity, criterion-related validity, and predictive validity
Efficacy and Effectiveness of Child Psychotherapy
- The overall efficacy of therapy is high, with some data suggesting behavioral and cognitive therapies may be more efficacious for children
- Effectiveness research examines the effects of therapy in real-world conditions
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Explore the importance of a collaborative relationship between client and therapist, including emotional and cognitive components, and its impact on the success of psychotherapy.
