Therapeutic Alliance in Psychotherapy
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Therapeutic Alliance in Psychotherapy

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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?

  • Behaviour therapy
  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Interpersonal therapy
  • Cognitive therapy (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>Insight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that contributes to the success of psychotherapy?

    <p>Strong therapeutic alliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of therapy focuses on changing overt actions?

    <p>Behaviour therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key concept in interpersonal therapy?

    <p>Social competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of systems of psychotherapy?

    <p>Quality of relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of psychological assessment in children?

    <p>To gather data about the child and family to diagnose and plan treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?

    <p>To diagnose the family's presenting problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of assessment that involves gathering data from different people?

    <p>Multi-informant assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is analogous to a research study in psychological assessment?

    <p>The entire assessment process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of gathering data in psychological assessment?

    <p>To diagnose and plan treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of the Diagnostic Interview?

    <p>Obtaining information about the family's presenting problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using multiple methods in psychological assessment?

    <p>It gathers data in different ways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of including information from multiple informants?

    <p>To obtain a comprehensive understanding of the child and family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the BASC-3?

    <p>To evaluate the behavior and social skills of children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of a good test?

    <p>It has reliability and validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reliability refers to the consistency of scores obtained by different examiners?

    <p>Inter-rater reliability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of validity refers to the degree to which a test measures a theoretical construct?

    <p>Construct validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of assessment in psychotherapy?

    <p>To develop an effective treatment plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Conners 3 used to assess?

    <p>ADHD and disruptive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS) used to assess?

    <p>Communication and socialization skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for evidence-based, ethically mindful treatment?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of psychotherapy?

    <p>To alleviate distress or impairment and promote growth and competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a good psychological measure?

    <p>Standardization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between efficacy and effectiveness in therapy?

    <p>Efficacy is measured in ideal conditions, while effectiveness is measured in real-world conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of therapy may be more efficacious than others for children?

    <p>Behavioral and cognitive therapies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important aspect of psychological assessment?

    <p>The diagnostic interview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of psychological assessment?

    <p>To screen, diagnose, and plan and monitor treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is assessed in the 'Appearance and actions' area of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?

    <p>Overt behavior during the session</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of performing analog tasks in observation methods?

    <p>To simulate real-life situations and assess the child's behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the 'Cognition' area of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?

    <p>Thought content, thought process, overall intelligence, insight, and judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of naturalistic observations in observation methods?

    <p>To observe the child's behavior in a real-life setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the Cultural Formulation of Children's Problems?

    <p>Understanding the child's cultural identity and its impact on the problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT one of the areas assessed in the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?

    <p>Social environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?

    <p>To assess the child's psychological functioning and diagnose mental health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the 'Emotions' area of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?

    <p>Mood and affect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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