RP Therapeutic Modalities and Techniques

Question 1

What is the primary goal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

Accepted Answer

To identify and restructure maladaptive thoughts and behaviors

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To explore unconscious conflicts rooted in early childhood

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To facilitate emotional catharsis through expressive techniques

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To strengthen family communication patterns

Question 2

Which therapeutic modality was developed by Francine Shapiro and is commonly used to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Accepted Answer

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Borderline Personality Disorder

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Major Depressive Disorder

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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Chronic Schizophrenia

Question 4

Person-centered therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizes which core therapeutic condition?

Accepted Answer

Unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence

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Confrontation and challenging irrational beliefs

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Structured homework assignments and psychoeducation

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Analysis of transference and countertransference

Question 5

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the evidence-based treatment of choice for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Social Phobia

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Panic Disorder

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the 'miracle question' technique?

Accepted Answer

Asking clients to imagine how their life would look if their problem were solved overnight

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Challenging clients to identify cognitive distortions in their thinking

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Having clients write letters to their younger selves

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Guiding clients through a progressive muscle relaxation exercise

Question 7

The 'empty chair' technique is most associated with which therapeutic approach?

Accepted Answer

Gestalt Therapy

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Psychoanalysis

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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

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Narrative Therapy