Progress Notes Should Clearly Identify Interventions the Therapist Used to Help

question 1

Multiple Choice

Progress notes should clearly identify interventions the therapist used to help the client address the problems identified in the treatment plan. Which of the following is an example of a theory-specific intervention?

• A) Identified steps to reduce depression over next week
• B) Created genogram to increase insight related to family drinking patterns
• C) Practiced alternatives to conflict
• D) Talked about fears with client

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Definitions:

Maturation

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Learning Theory

An interdisciplinary field of study that describes how people absorb, process, and retain knowledge during learning.

Imitation

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Reinforcement

This psychological principle involves the use of consequences to strengthen an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.