Guidi and Grimes Reading Questions Flashcards
According to Guidi et al. (2018), which design approach is used to determine whether specific treatment components add value to an existing therapy?
sequential multiple assignment randomized trial (SMART)
cross-sectional study
crossover design
dismantling study
dismantling study
According to Grimes et al. (2002), which type of study provides a snapshot of the population at a single point in time?
randomized controlled trial
case-control study
cohort study
cross-sectional study
cross-sectional study
According to Grimes et al. (2002), what is a common issue with the reporting of study types by authors?
excessive use of historical controls
lack of statistical analysis
incorrect labeling or insufficient detail
overemphasis on methodological details
incorrect labeling or insufficient detail
According to Guidi et al. (2018), what is the significance of incremental validity in the contest of psychological assessment?
it ensures that each measurement tool provides unique information beyond other measures
it validates the clinical taxonomy used in diagnosis
it measures the reliability of observer-rated scales
it standardizes the assessment process across different settings
it ensures that each measurement tool provides unique information beyond other measures
In the context of research studies, what does Grimes et al. (2002) say that the term ‘external validity’ refers to?
the internal consistency of the study design
the statistical efficiency of the trial
the accuracy of outcome measurement
the generalizability of results to the broader population
the generalizability of results to the broader population
What is a significant drawback of randomized controlled trials mentioned by Grimes et al. (2002)?
inefficiency in statistical analysis
ethical issues with exposure to harmful substances
lack of detailed outcome measurement
high potential for recall bias
ethical issues with exposure to harmful substances
According to Guidi et al. (2018), what is the term used to describe adverse effects that result from previous treatments and modify the course of illness?
secondary effects
drug interaction
latrogenic comorbidity
psychogenic symptoms
latrogenic comorbidity
What is the purpose of a descriptive study as described by Grimes et al. (2002)?
to test the efficacy of interventions
to generate hypotheses and describe conditions
to determine causal relationships
to compare outcomes between groups
to generate hypotheses and describe conditions
According to Guidi et al. (2018), how should the efficacy of a psychological intervention be compared when considering interaction with pharmacotherapy?
by ignoring pharmacotherapy impacts
by comparing only with placebo treatments
by focusing solely on the psychotherapy effects
by assessing additive, potentiation, inhibition, reciprocation effects
by assessing additive, potentiation, inhibition, reciprocation effects
What is the primary focus of the methodological recommendations discussed in the Guidi et al. (2018) article?
enhancements to traditional psychotherapy practices
new psychotherapeutic techniques
improvements in trial designs for psychological interventions
development of new diagnostic criteria
improvements in trial designs for psychological interventions
