HSP Treatment Protocols & Procedures 3

Question 1

Which treatment protocol is specifically validated for binge eating disorder in adults?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Enhanced (CBT-E)

Answer

CBT-E (Enhanced CBT) is the leading evidence-based treatment for eating disorders including binge eating disorder, targeting both behaviors and cognitions.

Question 2

In the context of pediatric health psychology, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is primarily used to address:

Accepted Answer

Disruptive behavior disorders in young children

Answer

PCIT is an evidence-based behavioral treatment for young children with disruptive behavior disorders, focusing on improving the parent-child relationship and discipline strategies.

Question 3

A health psychologist is using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with a patient living with chronic illness. Which core process does ACT emphasize that is most relevant to this population?

Accepted Answer

Psychological flexibility and values-based action

Answer

ACT promotes psychological flexibility—the ability to accept difficult experiences and pursue meaningful, values-driven behavior despite illness-related limitations.

Question 4

When treating insomnia using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), sleep restriction is intended to:

Accepted Answer

Increase homeostatic sleep drive by limiting time in bed to actual sleep time

Answer

Sleep restriction consolidates sleep by limiting time in bed to match the patient's current actual sleep time, thereby building homeostatic sleep pressure.

Question 5

In delivering exposure-based treatment for OCD, which principle distinguishes Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) from standard exposure therapy?

Accepted Answer

Patients are also prevented from engaging in compulsive rituals following exposure

Answer

ERP combines exposure to feared stimuli with the deliberate prevention of compulsive responses, which is critical to breaking the obsession-compulsion cycle.

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HSP Treatment Protocols & Procedures 3