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Exam 3: Psychotherapeutic
Theories (Latest
Update)
Comprehensive Questions &
Certified
Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – UT Tyler
Quiz_________________?
Know the theoretical foundations of the therapy and/or philosophical influences
(Interpersonal Psychotherapy) -
Answer✅
Their theories emphasized the importance of the interpersonal environment
and the relationships therein as the foundation of personality development.
Harry Stack Sullivan's central theory is that interpersonal relationships and the
communications therein form the basis for psychiatric disorders. He believed
that effective communications are interfered with by anxiety. Sullivan also posits
1
, that "each person in a two-person relationship is involved as a portion of an
interpersonal field, rather than as a separate entity, in processes which affect
and are affected by the field."
Adolf Meyer "viewed mental illness as an attempt by the individual to adapt to
the changing environment"
John Bowlby was an English psychoanalyst who developed the concept of
attachment theory. He is recognized as one of the century's most influential
theorists on personality development and social relationships. Bowlby believed
that the attachment of the child to the mother had an evolutionary basis, rather
than the oral gratification theoretical approach held by the Freudians.
Hildegard Peplau's model and the fundamental values of psychosocial nursing
are congruent with the foundational concepts of IPT. A core concept is the
importance of interpersonal relations in nursing (Patient, Nursing, Environment,
Health).
Martha Rogers's theoretical framework, the Science of Unitary Human Beings, is
similar to Sullivan's field theories. Her theories, based on foundations in physics
and systems and psychosocial theories, emphasized the power of fields in the
maintenance of health and the development of and treatment of disease.
The development of IPT was based on the theoretical perspectives of Bowlby
and on the social interaction theories of Sullivan and Meyer.
Quiz_________________?
Know who developed the therapy modality (Interpersonal Therapy) -
Answer✅
2
, IPT was developed by Myrna Weissman and the late Gerald Klerman in a
research setting as a treatment intervention in the early 1980s for a series of
studies conducted on the assessment and treatment of depression.
The IPT treatment manual addressed the four types of interpersonal problems
(interpersonal disputes, role transitions, grief, and interpersonal deficits).
Quiz_________________?
Know which psychological disorders and/or life concerns the treatment is
commonly used for (Interpersonal Psychotherapy) -
Answer✅
IPT is an evidence-based psychotherapy and is recommended as either a stand-
alone or adjunctive treatment to medication in international clinical practice
guidelines for the treatment of depression.
IPT has been used as an intervention with mothers who develop depression
after delivery.
Adolescent depression.
Bipolar Disorder w/ ITP and Social Rhythm Therapy.
Eating disorders
Substance use/misuse
3
, Quiz_________________?
Know key concepts of the therapy (Interpersonal Psychotherapy) -
Answer✅
The development of IPT was driven by the belief that progress in creating new
clinical interventions should be guided by clinical experience and research
evidence. Research evidence is acquired by carefully designed, well-controlled
investigative trials. The social roots of depression are the primary focus of IPT so
that diagnosis and treatment of depression could occur in a timely manner and
expedite the recovery time of depressed individuals.
The driving force in the development of IPT was to treat and relieve the three
primary aspects of depression:
1. Symptom function: how depressive affect and neurovegetative signs and
symptoms are affecting the patient personally and in relationships with others
2. Social and interpersonal relations: how a person interacts with others, based
on early childhood experiences, current social reinforcement, and the sense of
mastery
3. Personality and character problems: characterological traits, such as
pessimism, poor self-esteem, resentment, and poor communication with others.
To resolve interpersonal problems linked to the onset and continuing symptoms
To reduce symptomatic distress.
4
Exam 3: Psychotherapeutic
Theories (Latest
Update)
Comprehensive Questions &
Certified
Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – UT Tyler
Quiz_________________?
Know the theoretical foundations of the therapy and/or philosophical influences
(Interpersonal Psychotherapy) -
Answer✅
Their theories emphasized the importance of the interpersonal environment
and the relationships therein as the foundation of personality development.
Harry Stack Sullivan's central theory is that interpersonal relationships and the
communications therein form the basis for psychiatric disorders. He believed
that effective communications are interfered with by anxiety. Sullivan also posits
1
, that "each person in a two-person relationship is involved as a portion of an
interpersonal field, rather than as a separate entity, in processes which affect
and are affected by the field."
Adolf Meyer "viewed mental illness as an attempt by the individual to adapt to
the changing environment"
John Bowlby was an English psychoanalyst who developed the concept of
attachment theory. He is recognized as one of the century's most influential
theorists on personality development and social relationships. Bowlby believed
that the attachment of the child to the mother had an evolutionary basis, rather
than the oral gratification theoretical approach held by the Freudians.
Hildegard Peplau's model and the fundamental values of psychosocial nursing
are congruent with the foundational concepts of IPT. A core concept is the
importance of interpersonal relations in nursing (Patient, Nursing, Environment,
Health).
Martha Rogers's theoretical framework, the Science of Unitary Human Beings, is
similar to Sullivan's field theories. Her theories, based on foundations in physics
and systems and psychosocial theories, emphasized the power of fields in the
maintenance of health and the development of and treatment of disease.
The development of IPT was based on the theoretical perspectives of Bowlby
and on the social interaction theories of Sullivan and Meyer.
Quiz_________________?
Know who developed the therapy modality (Interpersonal Therapy) -
Answer✅
2
, IPT was developed by Myrna Weissman and the late Gerald Klerman in a
research setting as a treatment intervention in the early 1980s for a series of
studies conducted on the assessment and treatment of depression.
The IPT treatment manual addressed the four types of interpersonal problems
(interpersonal disputes, role transitions, grief, and interpersonal deficits).
Quiz_________________?
Know which psychological disorders and/or life concerns the treatment is
commonly used for (Interpersonal Psychotherapy) -
Answer✅
IPT is an evidence-based psychotherapy and is recommended as either a stand-
alone or adjunctive treatment to medication in international clinical practice
guidelines for the treatment of depression.
IPT has been used as an intervention with mothers who develop depression
after delivery.
Adolescent depression.
Bipolar Disorder w/ ITP and Social Rhythm Therapy.
Eating disorders
Substance use/misuse
3
, Quiz_________________?
Know key concepts of the therapy (Interpersonal Psychotherapy) -
Answer✅
The development of IPT was driven by the belief that progress in creating new
clinical interventions should be guided by clinical experience and research
evidence. Research evidence is acquired by carefully designed, well-controlled
investigative trials. The social roots of depression are the primary focus of IPT so
that diagnosis and treatment of depression could occur in a timely manner and
expedite the recovery time of depressed individuals.
The driving force in the development of IPT was to treat and relieve the three
primary aspects of depression:
1. Symptom function: how depressive affect and neurovegetative signs and
symptoms are affecting the patient personally and in relationships with others
2. Social and interpersonal relations: how a person interacts with others, based
on early childhood experiences, current social reinforcement, and the sense of
mastery
3. Personality and character problems: characterological traits, such as
pessimism, poor self-esteem, resentment, and poor communication with others.
To resolve interpersonal problems linked to the onset and continuing symptoms
To reduce symptomatic distress.
4
