Introduction Flashcards
(22 cards)
What is often preferred when behavioral deficits are the problem?
Behavioral techniques
Behavioral techniques are frequently favored for addressing behavioral deficits in clients.
Why are younger clients often considered better bets for therapy?
Younger clients are presumed to be more flexible and less ‘set in their ways’
They may also have been reinforced for negative behaviors less often than older clients.
List some positive traits of an ideal therapist according to Krasner (1963).
- Mature
- Well-adjusted
- Sympathetic
- Tolerant
- Kind
- Tactful
- Nonjudgmental
- Accepting
- Warm
- Likable
- Respectful
- Interested in human beings
Krasner’s list highlights important personality traits for effective therapy.
Does therapist age relate to therapy outcomes?
Therapist age is not related to outcome
Research indicates that the age of the therapist does not significantly impact therapy effectiveness.
True or False: Female therapists produce significantly better therapeutic effects than male therapists.
False
Research does not support that gender of the therapist significantly impacts therapy outcomes.
What three qualities are considered necessary for therapeutic change according to Carl Rogers?
- Empathy
- Warmth
- Genuineness
These qualities reflect both therapist attributes and the therapeutic relationship.
What is a key factor for successful psychotherapy?
Client motivation
Motivation is crucial for clients to engage actively in the therapeutic process.
Fill in the blank: The ideal client is often described by the YAVIS syndrome, which stands for _______.
[Young, Attractive, Verbal, Intelligent, Successful]
This concept reflects a bias in perceptions of who makes an ideal therapy client.
What are some client characteristics that may influence therapy outcomes?
- Client’s age
- Client’s motivation
- Client’s openness
- Client’s gender
- Client’s race and ethnicity
These factors can significantly affect the therapeutic relationship and outcomes.
How does personal therapy impact therapist effectiveness?
Self-awareness is important for therapists
Therapists must manage their own emotional issues to avoid entanglement in client dynamics.
What is the relationship between client openness and therapy prognosis?
Clients displaying openness tend to have a better prognosis
Openness to the therapeutic process facilitates better engagement and outcomes.
Research indicates that ethnic minority clients may achieve different outcomes when matched with therapists of the same ethnicity. True or False?
False
Existing research has not definitively shown that matching ethnicity significantly impacts therapy outcomes.
What is a common misconception regarding therapist experience and effectiveness?
More experience equals greater effectiveness
Research evidence does not consistently support this idea.
What is the definition of clinical psychology?
The branch of psychology concerned with the assessment and treatment of mental illness and behavioral problems
Clinical psychology encompasses various therapeutic approaches and client interactions.
What factors contribute to the complexity of therapy outcomes?
- Client characteristics
- Therapist qualities and skills
- Therapeutic procedures
- Client environment
Therapy outcomes are influenced by a dynamic interplay of various factors beyond client characteristics alone.
What is the nature of psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is a verbal process
What must clients do in psychotherapy?
Clients must articulate their problems and frame them in words
What connections must clients establish in psychotherapy?
Clients must establish connections among events, seeing relationships between prior events and current problems
What is required for clients to connect their current feelings in psychotherapy?
Clients must be able to connect their current feelings with a variety of events, even if the relationships seem improbable
What degree of self-reflection is necessary in psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy requires a degree of introspection
What does traditional psychotherapy emphasize?
Traditional psychotherapy emphasizes the inner determinants of behavior
What problem might a client face if they cannot look inward?
A client who finds it difficult to look inward may have problems adjusting to the psychotherapy process
