Chapter 6 - BT Flashcards
(11 cards)
What are similarities between BT and cognitive therapy?
(2)
Both are directive and evidence-based
there’s more but mots important
Similarities between client-centred therapy and BT?
(2)
Recognition of the importance of a warm, supportive therapeutic relationship
What, besides behaviour, is a main target for BT?
FA is also focused on this
Maintaining factors
How does client-centred therapy differ from BT?
(2)
- Avoidance of homework
- Non-directive
Describe the basic structure of BT (3)
- Usually a limited amount of sessions (time-limited), structured and may be either individual, in a group or with families
- The setting can widely vary based on needs
- Inclusion of homework assignments
thus active client participation is important
Learning theory is the classical, and most common, theoretical basis for BT- what are three other models/theories that can be used?
- Emotional processing theory (FOA)
- Cognitive models
- Information-processing models
What, briefly, doe the emotional processing theory (FOA) constitute?
Fear networks are altered through activation and integration of corrective information
so kind of like inhibitory learning?
What are seven poor predictors of treatment outcome mentioned in this chapter?
- Personality disorders
- Severe depression/anxiety
- High stress
- Low motivation
- Family conflict
- Poor compliance
What type of treatment has been shown to be robust at treating depression?
in BT
Behavioural activation
How does culture play a role in behavioural therapy?
BT can be adapted for different cultures (e.g., culturally relevant reinforcers, norms and values, etc.)
How can adaptation for other cultures be important for treatment?
Awareness of cultural attitudes toward mental health/therapy/authority helps improve engagement and effectiveness
