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Intervention and Evidence-Based Treatment Flashcards

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  1. A psychologist is treating a patient with Social Anxiety Disorder and wants to use an evidence-based group format. The most appropriate evidence-based approach is:

    Answer: Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy (CBGT)

    CBGT developed by Heimberg is the gold-standard group treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder, combining cognitive restructuring with in-group behavioral exposures.

  2. Which of the following statements about Motivational Interviewing's 'OARS' skills is correct?

    Answer: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries

    OARS stands for Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries—the four core communication skills in Motivational Interviewing.

  3. In the context of evidence-based treatment, 'treatment fidelity' refers to:

    Answer: The degree to which an intervention is delivered as intended

    Treatment fidelity ensures interventions are implemented with the components and quality specified in the evidence-based protocol.

  4. A health psychologist implementing Problem-Solving Therapy (PST) for a patient with depression and diabetes would focus on:

    Answer: Teaching a structured process for defining and solving everyday problems

    PST teaches patients a structured approach to identifying problems, generating solutions, and implementing them, which is effective for depression in medical populations.

  5. Which evidence-based treatment is specifically indicated for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to build functional communication and reduce problem behaviors?

    Answer: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

    ABA is the most empirically supported intervention for ASD, using principles of reinforcement to build adaptive skills and reduce maladaptive behaviors.

  6. The empirically supported treatment for specific phobia relies primarily on which mechanism?

    Answer: In vivo exposure leading to fear extinction

    In vivo exposure to the feared object or situation leads to extinction of the fear response and is the first-line treatment for specific phobia.

  7. When evaluating the evidence base for a psychological treatment, which level of evidence is considered highest in the treatment literature?

    Answer: Randomized controlled trial (RCT) with active comparison

    RCTs with active comparison groups control for placebo and nonspecific factors, providing the strongest causal evidence for treatment efficacy.