Clinical Psychology: Interpersonal Therapy

Question 1

Interpersonal Therapy (1984) was originally developed by Gerald K__________ and Myrna W________ as a treatment for depression.

Answer 1

• Klerman
• Weissman

Question 2

Interpersonal Therapy influences include:

• Adolph Meyer’s ___________ approach to psychiatric disorders
• Sullivan’s ______________ theory
• Bowlby’s ______________ theory
• Elements of _____________ psychotherapy
• ____________ therapy

Answer 2

• Psychobiological approach
• Interpersonal theory
• Attachment theory
• Psychodynamic psychotherapy
• Cognitive-behavioral

Question 3

In Interpersonal Therapy, maladaptive Bx are related to problems in __________ and ______________ that are traceable to a lack of strong attachments early in life.

Answer 3

• Social roles
• Interpersonal relationships

Question 4

The focus of Interpersonal Therapy is on current _____________, and its primary goals are __________ and improving _______________.

Answer 4

• Social relationships
• Symptom reduction
• Interpersonal functioning

Question 5

Symptom reduction in Interpersonal Therapy is achieved through ____________ about the disorder, instillation of ______, and (when necessary) _____________.

Answer 5

• Education
• Hope
• Pharmacotherapy

Question 6

Interventions used to improve interpersonal functioning in Interpersonal Therapy target one or more of _____ primary problem areas: unresolved _____, interpersonal _______, role _________, and _________ deficits.

Answer 6

• 4
• Grief
• Role Disputes
• Transitions
• Interpersonal

Question 7

Interpersonal Therapy involves ____ stages.

Answer 7

3.

Question 8

Stage 1 of Interpersonal Therapy focuses on ________ of the client’s diagnosis, the ________ in which the symptoms occur, and the __________ that will be the focus of treatment.

Answer 8

• Assessment
• Context
• Problems

Question 9

During the middle phase of Interpersonal Therapy, the therapist uses specific strategies which may include ___________ of affect, __________ analysis, and _________/_________ to establish new ways of interacting.

Answer 9

• Encouragement
• Communication
• Modeling/role-playing

Question 10

In the last few sessions of Interpersonal Therapy, the therapist ____________ and discusses __________ and methods of _______________.

Answer 10

• Reviews
• Termination
• Relapse prevention