HSP Treatment Protocols & Procedures 2

Question 1

Which evidence-based protocol is considered first-line treatment for PTSD in health service psychology settings?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy

Answer

Prolonged Exposure (PE) is a first-line, empirically supported treatment for PTSD endorsed by major professional organizations and the VA/DoD.

Question 2

A health psychologist is implementing a stepped-care model for chronic pain. Which principle best defines this approach?

Accepted Answer

Providing the least intensive intervention first and escalating based on response

Answer

Stepped-care models begin with the least restrictive, lowest-intensity intervention and increase treatment intensity only if the patient does not respond adequately.

Question 3

When conducting Motivational Interviewing (MI), which technique is used to highlight a patient's ambivalence by reflecting both sides of their conflict?

Accepted Answer

Double-sided reflection

Answer

A double-sided reflection acknowledges both the patient's resistance and their stated desire for change, making ambivalence explicit.

Question 4

In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which module specifically targets interpersonal conflict and relationship skills?

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Answer

The Interpersonal Effectiveness module teaches skills for navigating relationships, setting limits, and maintaining self-respect in interactions.

Question 5

A patient with treatment-resistant depression is referred for consideration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). The health psychologist's role in this process primarily includes:

Accepted Answer

Psychoeducation, psychological evaluation, and adjunctive psychotherapy

Answer

Health psychologists contribute to TMS treatment through psychological assessment, preparation, and complementary behavioral interventions, not device operation.

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HSP Treatment Protocols & Procedures 2