Among the weaknesses of the movement toward evidence-based practice is:
a. the need to still rely on clinical expertise.
b. its failure to include a sufficient number of action-oriented treatments.
c. its tendency to over-emphasize the therapy relationship.
d. they are based on efficacy trials that screen out clients with co-morbid problems and those with low motivation for change.
D
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a. Knowledge b. Historical Perspective c. Awareness (beliefs & attitudes) d. Skills
Behavior therapy practitioners focus on directly observable behavior, current determinants of behavior, learning experiences that promote change, tailoring treatment strategies to individual clients, and rigorous assessment and evaluation
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What are mirror-image stereotypes?
a. Stereotypes of a group that encompass both extremes of a dimension; for example, each individual has the capacity to be loving and hateful. b. Black and white thinking, like that people must either be good or evil. c. Opposite notions of two groups simultaneously (if women are one way, then men must be the opposite way). d. Acknowledging that personal characteristics are variable and flexible so attaching permanent characterizations to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion is not practical. e. Stereotypes that involve projecting your own unwanted characteristics onto others.
How do family systems practitioners view historical information?
a. They all collect extensive information on the history of the family dynamics and the presenting problem. b. Systems practitioners focus on the present, ignoring historical data. c. There is no agreement among systems practitioners regarding family history. d. They agree that history is a driving force in the present. However, they do not agree on whether understanding it is necessary for positive change. e. Systems practitioners gather historical information on the identified patient but not on the rest of the family.