ASSIGNMENT | Application Response

Chapter 3 Application Response

(25 Points)

This week I want you to discuss the effectiveness of treatment. There are many ideas on the answer(s) to that question and I want you to delve into that discussion fully.

1) First, discuss how it is that therapists would come to a specific decision as to which therapeutic methods to use. Talk specifically about the assessment and diagnosis process and why a particular therapist would use a particular therapeutic method/

2) Next, discuss whether therapy is “in general effective.” Talk specifically about the evidence for an overall statement of “yes” or “no”.

3) Next, delve into the discussion on whether particular therapies are generally effective. Discuss the uniformity myth and why many would have a difficulty saying therapy is generally effective. Also discuss the rapprochement movement as it applies to this discussion.

4) Lastly, put it all together and discuss the more likely discussion of answers to the questions of \”are particular therapies effective for particular problems?\” Discuss how combined therapeutic processes may be a common approach for therapists with specific clients.

MAKE SURE YOU ARE DISCUSSING THESE TOPICS FROM A SCIENTIFICALLY SUPPORTED VIEWPOINT. DO NOT ALLOW PERSONAL BIAS AND PRECONCEIVED NOTIONS AFFECT YOUR ANSWERS.

As always, be sure to type this assignment, double space, using 12 point normal font and 1 inch margins.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Effectiveness of Treatment
The key elements that should be included in an assessment before a therapist can choose a particular therapeutic method include the standard medical history and a physical exam to check for any physical signs and complaints, neurological signs like blackouts, and emotional and communicative difficulties. The therapist has to know the alcohol and drug use history including which medications, the mode of using the drugs, frequency, and quantity, craving, and the legal consequences of drug use. Besides, the therapist seeks to know the family and social history, which include marital status, legal status, alcohol and drug use by parents and siblings as well as domestic violence history….