Mental Health and Behavioral Therapy Flashcards
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Which evidence-based psychotherapy is the first-line treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Answer: Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
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.
What does CBT stand for in mental health treatment?
Answer: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT is a structured, time-limited psychotherapy that addresses the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to modify maladaptive patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally developed by Marsha Linehan to treat which condition?
Answer: Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
DBT was specifically developed to treat the emotional dysregulation and self-destructive behaviors in borderline personality disorder, integrating acceptance and change strategies.
Which motivational interviewing (MI) principle involves expressing empathy and reflecting the client's perspective without judgment?
Answer: Reflective listening (Express Empathy)
Expressing empathy through reflective listening communicates understanding of the client's experience, building therapeutic alliance and reducing resistance.
What is the primary focus of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
Answer: Accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-based action
ACT teaches psychological flexibility through acceptance of internal experiences and commitment to behaviors aligned with personal values, rather than eliminating unpleasant thoughts.
Which behavioral therapy technique uses systematic presentation of feared stimuli from least to most anxiety-provoking to treat phobias?
Answer: Systematic desensitization
Systematic desensitization pairs progressive muscle relaxation with graded exposure to fear stimuli, gradually extinguishing the conditioned fear response.