What’s the Evidence?
Therapy Approaches
EBP in Action
Pop Culture Therapy
Ethical Dilemmas
100

This level of research is considered the "gold standard" for determining treatment effectiveness.

What is a randomized controlled trial?

100

This widely researched therapy focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns.

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

100

he first step in implementing an evidence-based practice is ____.

What is assessing the client's needs and preferences?

100

This animated character from Inside Out represents core memory processing, similar to CBT techniques.

Who is Joy?

100

The principle of "do no harm" is known as ____.

What is nonmaleficence?

200

A practice is considered "evidence-based" when supported by research using these two types of methods.

What are quantitative and qualitative?

200

This evidence-based therapy is known for treating trauma by using bilateral stimulation.

What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)?

200

This term refers to modifying an EBP while still maintaining its core principles.

What is adaptation?

200

The therapy methods used in Good Will Hunting highlight which major counseling technique?

What is person-centered therapy?

200

When a counselor faces a conflict between client confidentiality and mandated reporting, they are dealing with this ethical challenge.

What is duty to warn vs. client privacy?

300

This organization compiles and rates psychological treatments based on their level of empirical support.

What is the American Psychological Association?

300

DBT was originally designed for this specific mental health disorder.

What is Borderline Personality Disorder?

300

In Motivational Interviewing, this technique is used to explore a client’s ambivalence about change.

What is the decisional balance technique?

300

Tony Soprano’s therapist in The Sopranos often uses techniques from this therapeutic approach.

What is psychodynamic therapy?

300

Informed consent should always include risks, benefits, and ____.

What is alternative treatment options?

400

The three components of Evidence-Based Practice include research evidence, clinical expertise, and ____.

What are client values and preferences?

400

This therapy is known as the "third wave" of CBT and incorporates mindfulness and acceptance.

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

400

This intervention, often used in behavioral therapy, involves rewarding positive behaviors to increase their occurrence.

What is positive reinforcement?

400

In BoJack Horseman, Diane describes therapy as this "boring but effective" form of self-improvement.

What is cognitive behavioral therapy?

400

When using an EBP, a therapist should ensure the intervention is appropriate for this aspect of the client's identity.

What is cultural background?

500

Name one major limitation of EBPs in therapy. (What is limited applicability to diverse populations?

What is difficulty in accessing training and resources?

500

This brief, goal-oriented, and evidence-supported therapy was developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg.

What is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?

500

Exposure therapy, a well-supported intervention for phobias, is based on which psychological principle?

What is classical conditioning?

500

This character from Ted Lasso uses elements of positive psychology and strengths-based interventions.

Who is Ted Lasso?

500

This ethical principle requires therapists to stay up to date with EBPs and new research.

What is competence?