Lecture 17: Intervention Controversies

What is Critical Incident Stress Debriefing?

Intervention administered immediately after traumatic events that is designed to prevent development of PTSD

Does Critical Incident Stress Debriefing present the onset of PTSD?

No

What is Psychological First Aid?

An evidence-informed approach to helping those in immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism

True or False: Critical Incident Stress Debriefing offers practical assistance and information to help survivors address their immediate needs and concerns

False

What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)?

A treatment approach to PTSD with desensitization and reprocessing components.

Is the desensitization or the reprocessing component of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) more like exposure therapy?

Desensitization

True or False: Randomized Controlled Trials demonstrate that the reprocessing components of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) contributes significantly to positive treatment outcomes

False

True or False: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an empirically supported treatment

True

What are the primary goals of the Controlled Drinking Approach to alcoholism?

Establish control/moderation in drinking; avoid legal, social, and physical problems

Does the Controlled Drinking Approach to alcoholism work better for those with a higher or lower level of alcohol dependence?

Lower

What is the primary goal of Project DARE (Drug Abuse and Resistance Education)?

Prevention of substance (ab)use among school-aged youths

True or False: Project DARE (Drug Abuse and Resistance Education) not only is ineffective, but also can increase substance use

True

What is Recovered Memory Therapy?

Recovery of "repressed memories" of childhood trauma using tools such as hypnosis and guided imagery

True or False: There is compelling scientific evidence that memories are repressed in the face of trauma

False

True or False: Memory is highly susceptible to suggestion and implantation (i.e., memories can be created and distorted)

True

True or False: Randomized controlled trials provide strong support for the effectiveness of Recovered Memory Therapy when treating psychological distress

False