Research and Ethics Flashcards
Research: Is therapy effective?
(Seligman, 1995)
Consumer Reports evaluation of therapy
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 difference between modalities
Research: How does therapy work?
(Strupp, 1989)
The emotional connection between therapist and pt was most vital curative factor in therapy
The fundamental rule of psychoanalysis
(Thompson, 2004)
Something the client agrees to, to be honest through free associaton
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 & hward, 1978)
-In 12 of 15 studies, patient perception of empathy was critically important
Ethical Standards Section 1
(APA, 2010)
Resolving Ethical Issues
Ethical Standards Section 2
(APA, 2010)
Competence
Ethical Standards Section 3
(APA, 2010)
Human Relations
Ethical Standards Section 4
(APA, 2010)
Privacy & Confidentitality
Ethical Standards Section 5
(APA, 2010)
Advertising and Other Public Statement
Ethical Standards Section 6
(APA, 2010)
Record Keeping and Fees
Ethical Standards Section 7
(APA, 2010)
Education and Training
Ethical Standards Section 8
(APA, 2010)
Research and Publication
Ethical Standards Section 9
(APA, 2010)
Assessment
Ethical Standard Section 10
(APA, 2010)
Therapy
