Rehabilitation and Therapy Mental Health and Behavioral Therapy

Question 1

Which evidence-based psychotherapy is the first-line treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Answer

Both Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy are first-line VA/DoD and APA-recommended treatments for PTSD, with strong evidence bases from randomized controlled trials.

Question 2

What does CBT stand for in mental health treatment?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Answer

CBT is a structured, time-limited psychotherapy that addresses the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to modify maladaptive patterns.

Question 3

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally developed by Marsha Linehan to treat which condition?

Accepted Answer

Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Answer

DBT was specifically developed to treat the emotional dysregulation and self-destructive behaviors in borderline personality disorder, integrating acceptance and change strategies.

Question 4

Which motivational interviewing (MI) principle involves expressing empathy and reflecting the client's perspective without judgment?

Accepted Answer

Reflective listening (Express Empathy)

Answer

Expressing empathy through reflective listening communicates understanding of the client's experience, building therapeutic alliance and reducing resistance.

Question 5

What is the primary focus of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

Accepted Answer

Accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-based action

Answer

ACT teaches psychological flexibility through acceptance of internal experiences and commitment to behaviors aligned with personal values, rather than eliminating unpleasant thoughts.

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