DBT DBT Treatment Structure and Theory

Question 1

Which theorist developed Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

Accepted Answer

Marsha Linehan

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Aaron Beck

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Albert Ellis

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Carl Rogers

Question 2

What is the primary population DBT was originally developed to treat?

Accepted Answer

Chronically suicidal individuals with borderline personality disorder

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Individuals with depression

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Individuals with schizophrenia

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Individuals with PTSD

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the four standard modes of DBT treatment?

Accepted Answer

Inpatient hospitalization

Answer

Individual therapy

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Skills training group

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Phone coaching

Question 4

What does the 'dialectical' in Dialectical Behavior Therapy refer to?

Accepted Answer

The synthesis of opposing viewpoints, particularly acceptance and change

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The use of dialogue between therapist and client

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The multi-modal treatment structure

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The use of behavioral experiments

Question 5

What is the biosocial theory in DBT?

Accepted Answer

A model explaining BPD as resulting from biological emotional sensitivity combined with an invalidating environment

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A theory about genetic predisposition to mental illness

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A framework for understanding social determinants of health

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A model for understanding attachment patterns

Question 6

Which stage of DBT treatment focuses on reducing life-threatening behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Stage 1

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Pre-treatment

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Stage 2

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Stage 3