Evidence-based Practice

Question 1

What are the 2 main approaches for classifying psychological disorders?

Answer 1

Dimensional; categorical

Question 2

Which approach to classification suggests that everyone possesses all characteristics to varying degrees?

Answer 2

Dimensional

Question 3

Which approach to classification suggests that people must ‘check boxes’ to meet diagnostic criteria?

Answer 3

Categorical

Question 4

One criticism of the ____ approach to classification is that it is insensitive to differing contexts, settings and cultural norms:

Answer 4

Dimensional

Question 5

One criticism of the ____ approach is that behaviour seldom falls neatly into categories - meaning, people do not just fall into boxes:

Answer 5

Categorical

Question 6

With which diagnostic approach does the DSM-5 take? (Categorical; dimensional)

Answer 6

Categorical

Question 7

What is best explained as “an integration of the best available research with clinical experience in context of patient characteristics, culture and preferences”?

Answer 7

Evidence-based practice

Question 8

In what context must assessment and treatment be especially evidence-based?

Answer 8

In a court of law

Question 9

For what reasons might using the DSM-5 criteria in New Zealand be problematic?

Answer 9

Categorical. No overlap between disorders. Poor access to treatment. Individualistic.

Question 10

Name the 2 types of assessment techniques that might be used in evidence-based practice:

Answer 10

Interviews. Psychological testing.

Question 11

Which guidelines for evidence-based practice are used in the USA?

Answer 11

NGC guidelines

Question 12

Which guidelines for evidence-based practice are used in the UK (and NZ)?

Answer 12

NICE guidelines