DBT EXAM
DBT assumes that individuals with BPD have problems primarily stemming from -
answer function to regulate emotions
DBT assumes that - answer clients are doing the best they can
What is the primary function of DBT skills training? - answer
What is the highest priority target for DBT Skills Training? - answer decrease therapy
destroying behaviors
The skills training agenda typically begins with - answer mindfulness exercise
.Which of the following is a general guideline for individuals participating in DBT skills
training? - answerto not tempt/ discuss behaviors that could tempt others in the group
(self harm)
Which module is repeated during the course of a standard 6-month skills cycle? -
answermindfullness
Which of the following is the primary function of the DBT skills training co-leader? -
answerprovide dialectical balance
When polarization occurs, it is important to search for what? - answersynthesis
Which of the following is NOT used to determine validity in DBT? - answermorality
The primary dialectic in DBT is balancing which of the two below (_ and _). -
answeracceptance and change
Which of these is NOT an accurate statement of DBT's approach to validation? -
answerYou really don't know what's in the mind of another person, and you should not
engage in "mind reading" because the risk of error and offense is too great
Choose all of the following that generally result in a decrease of behavior, at least in the
short-term? - answerextinction and + - punishment
Which of the following could be particularly problematic when trying to increase a
behavior? - answerProviding a great deal of reinforcement
Which of the following is TRUE related to changing behaviors? - answerSatiation
involves providing relief or what is wanted before the behavior occurs
, Choose all of the following that can be used to increase a behavior. - answerall
reinforcements, shaping
What is the primary purpose of orienting to skills training? - answerTo "sell" the new
skills behaviors as worth learning and likely to work
"Supportiveness" among skills group members may be demonstrated by -
answerPracticing between sessions, Confidentiality, Regular attendance
Missing links analysis is done when - answerWhen desired behavior does not occur
Which of the following correctly describes the chronological order of elements in a chain
analysis? - answerVulnerability factors, prompting event, problem behavior,
consequences
What is the role of chain analysis in standard skills training? - answerChain analysis is
optional to teach in skills training
Which of the following is NOT an assumption of skills training? - answerSometimes
people are willful and do not want to improve
Indicate all of the ways in which the diary card may be used in skills training classes. -
answerIt is optional to review it when participants are not in individual therapy where it is
reviewed., To review participants use of skills.
Getting commitment to skills training is ... - answerprimarily the responsibility of the
individual therapist, with skills trainers getting ongoing commitment to the specific tasks
needed to learn skills.
Indicate each of the following that are important to creating a culture of skillful behavior.
- answerModeling skillful behavior., Reinforcing skillful behavior., Creating an egalitarian
reciprocal environment., Staying on track with the teaching curriculum.
Indicate all of the following guidelines that pertain to delivering didactic information in
DBT Skills Training - answerWeave in self-management, Link the content being taught
to the dysfunctional behavior patterns of participants, Explicitly state how the skill being
taught is relevant to the goals of participants, Model how to cope with failure
Instruction in DBT Skills includes which of the following? - answerSocratic method,
Dialectical synthesis, Hypothesis development, Verbal descriptions
Self-management skills are a key set of skills in DBT, something of a starting point, and
are required to acquire additional skills. In other words, they are skills needed to get
more skills. - answerture
DBT assumes that individuals with BPD have problems primarily stemming from -
answer function to regulate emotions
DBT assumes that - answer clients are doing the best they can
What is the primary function of DBT skills training? - answer
What is the highest priority target for DBT Skills Training? - answer decrease therapy
destroying behaviors
The skills training agenda typically begins with - answer mindfulness exercise
.Which of the following is a general guideline for individuals participating in DBT skills
training? - answerto not tempt/ discuss behaviors that could tempt others in the group
(self harm)
Which module is repeated during the course of a standard 6-month skills cycle? -
answermindfullness
Which of the following is the primary function of the DBT skills training co-leader? -
answerprovide dialectical balance
When polarization occurs, it is important to search for what? - answersynthesis
Which of the following is NOT used to determine validity in DBT? - answermorality
The primary dialectic in DBT is balancing which of the two below (_ and _). -
answeracceptance and change
Which of these is NOT an accurate statement of DBT's approach to validation? -
answerYou really don't know what's in the mind of another person, and you should not
engage in "mind reading" because the risk of error and offense is too great
Choose all of the following that generally result in a decrease of behavior, at least in the
short-term? - answerextinction and + - punishment
Which of the following could be particularly problematic when trying to increase a
behavior? - answerProviding a great deal of reinforcement
Which of the following is TRUE related to changing behaviors? - answerSatiation
involves providing relief or what is wanted before the behavior occurs
, Choose all of the following that can be used to increase a behavior. - answerall
reinforcements, shaping
What is the primary purpose of orienting to skills training? - answerTo "sell" the new
skills behaviors as worth learning and likely to work
"Supportiveness" among skills group members may be demonstrated by -
answerPracticing between sessions, Confidentiality, Regular attendance
Missing links analysis is done when - answerWhen desired behavior does not occur
Which of the following correctly describes the chronological order of elements in a chain
analysis? - answerVulnerability factors, prompting event, problem behavior,
consequences
What is the role of chain analysis in standard skills training? - answerChain analysis is
optional to teach in skills training
Which of the following is NOT an assumption of skills training? - answerSometimes
people are willful and do not want to improve
Indicate all of the ways in which the diary card may be used in skills training classes. -
answerIt is optional to review it when participants are not in individual therapy where it is
reviewed., To review participants use of skills.
Getting commitment to skills training is ... - answerprimarily the responsibility of the
individual therapist, with skills trainers getting ongoing commitment to the specific tasks
needed to learn skills.
Indicate each of the following that are important to creating a culture of skillful behavior.
- answerModeling skillful behavior., Reinforcing skillful behavior., Creating an egalitarian
reciprocal environment., Staying on track with the teaching curriculum.
Indicate all of the following guidelines that pertain to delivering didactic information in
DBT Skills Training - answerWeave in self-management, Link the content being taught
to the dysfunctional behavior patterns of participants, Explicitly state how the skill being
taught is relevant to the goals of participants, Model how to cope with failure
Instruction in DBT Skills includes which of the following? - answerSocratic method,
Dialectical synthesis, Hypothesis development, Verbal descriptions
Self-management skills are a key set of skills in DBT, something of a starting point, and
are required to acquire additional skills. In other words, they are skills needed to get
more skills. - answerture
