Ethics and Research Flashcards
Research: Is therapy effective?
(Seligman 1995)
Consumer Reports evaluation of psychotherapy
1) Tx by mental health professionals usually works
2) Long-term tx is better than short term
3) no difference between therapy alone vs therapy with meds
4) No diff between modalities
Research: How does therapy work?
(Strupp 1989)
The emotional connection between therapist and pt was more vital curative factor in therapy
The Fundamental Rule of Psychoanalysis
(Thompson 2004)
Something the client agrees to, to be honest through free association
The definition of psychotherapy
(Prochaska & Norcross 2003)
“the informed and intentional application of clinical method, derived from established psychological principles, for the purpose of assisting an individual in modifying cognitive, affective, behavioral, and other personal functioning in a direction deemed desirable by the patient.
Research: What determines how effective therapy is?
(Orlinsky & Howard 1978)
-In 12 of 15 studies, patient perception of empathy was critically important
Ethical Standards Section 1
(APA 2002)
Resolving Ethical Issues
Ethical Standards Section 2
(APA 2002)
Competence
Ethical Standards Section 3
(APA 2002)
Human Relations
Ethical Standards Section 4
(APA 2002)
Privacy & Confidentiality
Ethical Standards Section 5
(APA 2002)
Advertising & Other Public Statement
Ethical Standards Section 6
(APA 2002)
Record Keeping and Fees
Ethical Standards Section 7
(APA 2002)
Education and Training
Ethical Standards Section 8
(APA 2002)
Research and Publication
Ethical Standards Section 9
(APA 2002)
Assessment
Ethical Standards Section 10
(APA 2002)
Therapy
