IL CADC STUDY GUIDE
Behavioral Therapies - Sknner, Wolpe, Bandura - Key Concepts (3) - ANSWERS-
Roles of therapist is to examine alternative courses of action and their possible
consequences. Clients must be actively involved in the therapy from the
beginning and be willing to try out new behaviors both inside and outside
therapeutic sessions
Effectiveness of Behavioral Therapy (1) - ANSWERS-Effective with phobic
disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, stress related disorders, addictions,
eating disorders, children's disorders, substance abuse treatment, prevention and
treatment of cardiovascular disease
Effectiveness of Behavioral Therapy (2) - ANSWERS-Short term therapy that yields
enormous results and has wide applicability. Emphasizes research and assessment
of techniques used, and results in accountability.
Effectiveness of Behavioral Therapy (3) - ANSWERS-Problems are specifically
identified and attacked and the clients are kept informed about what they are
working on and what gains they are making
Role of Therapist is Behavioral Therapy - ANSWERS-Reinforcer, consultant, model,
teacher, and expert in behavioral change. Informs the client of specific
procedures
,Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Extinction - ANSWERS-Extinction is the process of
removing an unwanted response by failing to reinforce it
Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Modeling - ANSWERS-Modeling is the process of
learning through observation and imitation
Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Negative Reinforcement - ANSWERS-Negative
reinforcement is the termination or withdrawal of an unpleasant stimulus as a
result of performing some desire behavior
Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Positive Reinforcement - ANSWERS-Positive
reinforcement is receiving something desirable as a consequence of their
behavior. It is a reward that increases the probability that a behavior will reoccur
Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Counter Conditioning - ANSWERS-Counter
conditioning is the process of replacing a particular behavior by conditioning a
response antagonistic to the maladaptive behavior
Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Conditioning - ANSWERS-Conditioning is the process
where there is a stimulus, a response and then a reinforcement which increases
the likelihood of a behavior
Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Punishment - ANSWERS-Punishment is an adverse
event as a result of the individual's engaging certain behaviors
,Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Reinforcement - ANSWERS-Reinforcement is a
specified event that strengthens the tendency for a response to be repeated
Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Token Economy System - ANSWERS-Token economy
system gives clients symbolic rewards for socially desirable behaviors, the
rewards are later exchanged for something the client values
Purpose of client advocate - ANSWERS-Formal relationship with the employer,
Involve the employer in the patient's treatment, Promote information to
employer about the patient's disease, Educate employer on the treatment
process, Help provide support for the patient in recovery
Community education purpose - ANSWERS-Identify the major drug problems in
the community
Role for local churches and religious groups - ANSWERS-Start a self-help group
that meets in the facility
Counselor responsibilities - ANSWERS-Educating other agencies on effective ways
to work with specific cases relating to drugs/alcohol
Two- Stepping - ANSWERS-Defense that is destructive to the newly sober client in
which they help others with their alcoholism but do not concentrate on their
sobriety
, Signs/symptoms of Alcoholism - ANSWERS-Solitary drinking, Over permissive
norms of drinking, Lack of specific drinking norms, Tolerance of drunkenness,
Adverse social behaviors, Utilitarian use of alcohol to reduce tension/anxiety, Lack
of ritual/ceremonial use of alcohol, Alcohol use separated from eating patterns
Signs/symptoms of Alcoholism - ANSWERS-Alcohol use separated from family,
social functions, Drinking with strangers, Alcohol not introduced in small amounts
when a child, Drinking pursued as recreation, Drinking concentrated in young
males, Culture that stresses individualism, self-reliance and high achievement
Referring to AA/NA - ANSWERS-Have a AA/NA person meet w/them and explain
how the group and recovery can work together, Not proper to refer an atheist
since it is built on a belief in God, do not refer if it would seem to be disrespectful
of clients rights and views, Make sure the referral meets the clients personality
and background
Dual Diagnosis - ANSWERS-Sometimes appear as patients sober up
Referral processes - ANSWERS-Identifying the needs of the client that cannot be
met by the counselor/agency and Assisting the client to utilize the support system
and community resources available
Discharge summary is needed - ANSWERS-Inpatient, aftercare, detox, half way
houses, etc, Communications from one agency to another and increases
accountability, Reports and record keeping tells the story of the client from
beginning to end, No universally accepted format for maintaining records
Behavioral Therapies - Sknner, Wolpe, Bandura - Key Concepts (3) - ANSWERS-
Roles of therapist is to examine alternative courses of action and their possible
consequences. Clients must be actively involved in the therapy from the
beginning and be willing to try out new behaviors both inside and outside
therapeutic sessions
Effectiveness of Behavioral Therapy (1) - ANSWERS-Effective with phobic
disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, stress related disorders, addictions,
eating disorders, children's disorders, substance abuse treatment, prevention and
treatment of cardiovascular disease
Effectiveness of Behavioral Therapy (2) - ANSWERS-Short term therapy that yields
enormous results and has wide applicability. Emphasizes research and assessment
of techniques used, and results in accountability.
Effectiveness of Behavioral Therapy (3) - ANSWERS-Problems are specifically
identified and attacked and the clients are kept informed about what they are
working on and what gains they are making
Role of Therapist is Behavioral Therapy - ANSWERS-Reinforcer, consultant, model,
teacher, and expert in behavioral change. Informs the client of specific
procedures
,Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Extinction - ANSWERS-Extinction is the process of
removing an unwanted response by failing to reinforce it
Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Modeling - ANSWERS-Modeling is the process of
learning through observation and imitation
Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Negative Reinforcement - ANSWERS-Negative
reinforcement is the termination or withdrawal of an unpleasant stimulus as a
result of performing some desire behavior
Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Positive Reinforcement - ANSWERS-Positive
reinforcement is receiving something desirable as a consequence of their
behavior. It is a reward that increases the probability that a behavior will reoccur
Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Counter Conditioning - ANSWERS-Counter
conditioning is the process of replacing a particular behavior by conditioning a
response antagonistic to the maladaptive behavior
Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Conditioning - ANSWERS-Conditioning is the process
where there is a stimulus, a response and then a reinforcement which increases
the likelihood of a behavior
Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Punishment - ANSWERS-Punishment is an adverse
event as a result of the individual's engaging certain behaviors
,Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Reinforcement - ANSWERS-Reinforcement is a
specified event that strengthens the tendency for a response to be repeated
Terms in Behavioral Therapy, Token Economy System - ANSWERS-Token economy
system gives clients symbolic rewards for socially desirable behaviors, the
rewards are later exchanged for something the client values
Purpose of client advocate - ANSWERS-Formal relationship with the employer,
Involve the employer in the patient's treatment, Promote information to
employer about the patient's disease, Educate employer on the treatment
process, Help provide support for the patient in recovery
Community education purpose - ANSWERS-Identify the major drug problems in
the community
Role for local churches and religious groups - ANSWERS-Start a self-help group
that meets in the facility
Counselor responsibilities - ANSWERS-Educating other agencies on effective ways
to work with specific cases relating to drugs/alcohol
Two- Stepping - ANSWERS-Defense that is destructive to the newly sober client in
which they help others with their alcoholism but do not concentrate on their
sobriety
, Signs/symptoms of Alcoholism - ANSWERS-Solitary drinking, Over permissive
norms of drinking, Lack of specific drinking norms, Tolerance of drunkenness,
Adverse social behaviors, Utilitarian use of alcohol to reduce tension/anxiety, Lack
of ritual/ceremonial use of alcohol, Alcohol use separated from eating patterns
Signs/symptoms of Alcoholism - ANSWERS-Alcohol use separated from family,
social functions, Drinking with strangers, Alcohol not introduced in small amounts
when a child, Drinking pursued as recreation, Drinking concentrated in young
males, Culture that stresses individualism, self-reliance and high achievement
Referring to AA/NA - ANSWERS-Have a AA/NA person meet w/them and explain
how the group and recovery can work together, Not proper to refer an atheist
since it is built on a belief in God, do not refer if it would seem to be disrespectful
of clients rights and views, Make sure the referral meets the clients personality
and background
Dual Diagnosis - ANSWERS-Sometimes appear as patients sober up
Referral processes - ANSWERS-Identifying the needs of the client that cannot be
met by the counselor/agency and Assisting the client to utilize the support system
and community resources available
Discharge summary is needed - ANSWERS-Inpatient, aftercare, detox, half way
houses, etc, Communications from one agency to another and increases
accountability, Reports and record keeping tells the story of the client from
beginning to end, No universally accepted format for maintaining records
