38 Questions
What is a key component of the therapeutic alliance?
Emotional and cognitive components
Which type of therapy focuses on changing patterns of thinking?
Cognitive therapy
What is the primary goal of family systems therapy?
To improve relationships within the family
What is a key concept in psychodynamic therapy?
Insight
What is a factor that contributes to the success of psychotherapy?
Strong therapeutic alliance
What type of therapy focuses on changing overt actions?
Behaviour therapy
What is a key concept in interpersonal therapy?
Social competence
What is the primary focus of systems of psychotherapy?
Quality of relationships
What is the primary goal of psychological assessment in children?
To gather data about the child and family to diagnose and plan treatment
What is the purpose of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
To diagnose the family's presenting problem
What is the principle of assessment that involves gathering data from different people?
Multi-informant assessment
What is analogous to a research study in psychological assessment?
The entire assessment process
What is the purpose of gathering data in psychological assessment?
To diagnose and plan treatment
What is an important aspect of the Diagnostic Interview?
Obtaining information about the family's presenting problem
What is the benefit of using multiple methods in psychological assessment?
It gathers data in different ways
What is the purpose of including information from multiple informants?
To obtain a comprehensive understanding of the child and family
What is the primary purpose of the BASC-3?
To evaluate the behavior and social skills of children
What is a key characteristic of a good test?
It has reliability and validity
What type of reliability refers to the consistency of scores obtained by different examiners?
Inter-rater reliability
What type of validity refers to the degree to which a test measures a theoretical construct?
Construct validity
What is the primary goal of assessment in psychotherapy?
To develop an effective treatment plan
What is the Conners 3 used to assess?
ADHD and disruptive behavior
What is the Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS) used to assess?
Communication and socialization skills
What is essential for evidence-based, ethically mindful treatment?
All of the above
What is the main objective of psychotherapy?
To alleviate distress or impairment and promote growth and competence
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good psychological measure?
Standardization
What is the primary difference between efficacy and effectiveness in therapy?
Efficacy is measured in ideal conditions, while effectiveness is measured in real-world conditions
Which type of therapy may be more efficacious than others for children?
Behavioral and cognitive therapies
What is the most important aspect of psychological assessment?
The diagnostic interview
What is the purpose of psychological assessment?
To screen, diagnose, and plan and monitor treatment
What is assessed in the 'Appearance and actions' area of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
Overt behavior during the session
What is the purpose of performing analog tasks in observation methods?
To simulate real-life situations and assess the child's behavior
What is included in the 'Cognition' area of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
Thought content, thought process, overall intelligence, insight, and judgment
What is the purpose of naturalistic observations in observation methods?
To observe the child's behavior in a real-life setting
What is the focus of the Cultural Formulation of Children's Problems?
Understanding the child's cultural identity and its impact on the problem
What is NOT one of the areas assessed in the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
Social environment
What is the purpose of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
To assess the child's psychological functioning and diagnose mental health issues
What is included in the 'Emotions' area of the Diagnostic Interview and Mental Status Exam?
Mood and affect
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
Explore the importance of a collaborative relationship between client and therapist, including emotional and cognitive components, and its impact on the success of psychotherapy.
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