Clinical Psych Study guide

Advantages of Evidence-Based Practice

Standardization ensures consistency and quality, empirically supported methods increase treatment efficacy, easier to train new therapists.

Disadvantages of Evidence-Based Practice

May not address individual client needs or cultural contexts, risk of rigid application, could limit innovation.

Flexible Application of Therapy Manuals

Therapists tailor interventions to client needs while maintaining core principles of treatment for better outcomes.

Fee-for-Service Payment Method

Encourages more sessions but may lead to overtreatment.

Managed Care/Insurance Payment Method

May limit session number and restrict tools used for assessment.

Capitation Payment Method

May incentivize shorter or fewer therapy sessions.

Emerging Issues in Clinical Psychology

Online therapy ethics, confidentiality risks, AI in treatment, digital divide.

Effectiveness of Teletherapy

Comparable to in-person therapy for many disorders; increased access and flexibility.

Aspirational Principles

Broad ethical ideals like integrity and justice.

Enforceable Standards

Specific rules which, if violated, can result in sanctions.

Fisher’s Ethical Decision-Making Steps

Identify the problem, apply the APA Ethics Code, consult with colleagues, consider actions and consequences.

Four Horsemen of Ethics

Confidentiality, informed consent, conflict of interest, competence.

Interpersonal Process Group Therapy

Focuses on here-and-now interactions, exemplified by Yalom's model.

Factors that Make Group Therapy Work

Group cohesion, universality, interpersonal learning, catharsis, social skills practice.

Effectiveness of Group Therapy

Effective for various issues and can be as effective as individual therapy.

Focus of Couples/Family Therapy

Focus on relationships and communication patterns.

Key Term: Genogram

A family map used in therapy.

Behavioral Marital Therapy Success Factors

Includes communication skills, commitment, and problem-solving ability.

Polarization Process in Conflict

Escalation of conflict through blame and withdrawal.

Resilience vs. Vulnerability

Resilience is adapting to adversity, vulnerability is susceptibility to harm.

Externalizing Disorders

Outward behaviors like ADHD and ODD.

Internalizing Disorders

Inward distress such as depression and anxiety.

Play Therapy

An intervention used primarily with children to express feelings.

Russell Barkley’s Steps for ADHD

Clear instructions, immediate feedback, rewards, and structure.

MST Concepts

Fit, Do Loop, and principles of family involvement.

Prescription Privileges Pros

Continuity of care and increased access.

Health Psychology Applications

Includes weight management, smoking cessation, and pain management.

Coping Styles

Problem-focused, emotion-focused, flexible coping.

Duty to Warn vs. Duty to Protect

Tarasoff case requirement for therapists to inform or protect identifiable victims.

Forensic Psychology: NGRI

A legal defense arguing lack of understanding due to severe mental illness.

Cultural Competence in Forensic Psychology

Avoid bias and understand clients’ cultural contexts for assessments.

CBT in Sport Psychology

Involves identifying negative thoughts and goal setting.