1.4.2 CBT effectivness evaluation Flashcards
What did David and Avellino state about CBT
After attending 16-20 sessions CBT is said to be the most successful of all therapies
What did March et al find
Cbt reduced the number of suicidal thoughts in depressed teenagers by 24%
What did Kuyken state about therapist competance
Therapist competance can have a direct impact on success ( by approximately 15%) as unconvincing therapists are unlikely to get therapists to engage in ‘homework’
How does effectivness of CBT change depending on motivation
CBT is most effective with motivated individuals with low levels of actual stress - therefor CBT might be limited in its usefulness as a stand alone treatment, as it is more effective when combined with chemotherapy
What did Jarret et al find in terms of CBT effectivness
- Found that CBT was as effective as some antidepressant drugs
- When treating 108 patients with severe depression over a 10 week trial
What did Hollon et al find in terms of CBT effectivness
- Found no differnce in CBT when compared with a slightly differnt kind of antidepressant drug to the one Jarret used in a trial of 107 patients over a 10 week trial
What do Hollons findings suggest
CBT is not superior to all antidepressants
What did Simons et al find about the effectivness of CBT
It is less suitable in situations where high levels of stress in the individual reflect realistic stressors in the persons life that therapy cannot resolve
How does CBT do for clients that other therapies cant
It empowers clients to develop their own coping strategies and recognises that people have free will to do this
Why may a person choose CBT over drug therapy or psychoanalysis
- It isnt deterministic
- CBT is now most widely used therapy by clinical psychologists working in the NHS
What is an issue with CBT focusing on present life and not the past
The focus is on present life and the present challenges which life presents. It is then assumed that the patient’s current circumstances are responsible for their depression. However, a considerable number of patients may be aware of specific past events which may be responsible for their depression, such as a traumatic life event or the death of a loved one. Therefore, since CBT therapists are unwilling to ‘dwell on the past’, patients may become frustrated that they have such little input or say into how their therapy is brought about.
Why cant CBT be used to address all types of depression
those with severe depression may not be able to attend the regular CBT sessions, due to a lack of motivation/ an inability to get out of bed in the morning, and also may feel completely hopeless i.e. that they are beyond help. This means that CBT cannot be used to address all cases of depression, and arguably is not suitable for cases which need help the most!
