Definitions

Question 1

Assessment

Answer 1

systematic approach to the evaluation, appraisal, or observation of a person’s strengths and weaknesses in preparation for treatment planning

Question 2

Dysphoric

Answer 2

feelings of dejection, misery, and underestimation of self

Question 3

Generalization

Answer 3

process of transferring or applying responses to a different set of stimuli, new setting, or another behaviour

Question 4

Goal

Answer 4

expected therapeutic outcome; a purpose or direction for therapy

Question 5

Objective

Answer 5

expected outcome of therapy that defines the goal in clearly observable and measurable behaviours

Question 6

Protocol

Answer 6

set of procedures, plans, interventions, and systems to meet the goals and objectives

Question 7

Quadruple aim

Answer 7

standard of healthcare, based on improving the patient experience, enhancing health outcomes while levelling health disparities, reducing costs, and caring for the healthcare provider

Question 8

Referral

Answer 8

act of directing a client to a specialist or clinician, typically to aid in meeting establish clinical goals and objectives

Question 9

Target response

Answer 9

a behaviour or set of behaviours that provides the focus of therapy identified in the therapeutic goal or behavioural objective

Question 10

Termination

Answer 10

final stage of therapy that should include evaluation of progress, a plan for phasing out and/or ending therapy, recommendations for the future, and a follow-up plan

Question 11

Contract

Answer 11

a mutually agreed upon set of expectations, rules, and policies governing the behaviour of both therapist and client

Question 12

Reinforcement value

Answer 12

the degree to which an activity or material is likely to be pleasurable, or serve as reinforcement for the behaviour