insightIn the context of psychotherapy, the
achievement of understanding the nature and
origins of one’sproblems.
interpretationIn the context of psychotherapy,
the therapist’s conceptualization of the
meaning behind the patient’s experiences or
behaviors.
manualized treatmentPsychotherapeutic treat-
ment that is presented and described in a
standardized, manual format (i.e., outlining the
rationales, goals, and techniques that correspond to
each phase of the treatment).
masteryThe acquisition of a high level of
knowledge or skill. One goal of psychotherapy
may be for the patient to develop competence/
mastery in a particular area.
meta-analysisA method of research in which
one compiles all studies relevant to a topic or
question and combines the results statistically.
nonspecific factorsFactors that are not specific
to any particular therapy orientation yet contribute
to a positive treatment outcome (e.g., the
expectation that one will improve).
outcome measuresIn psychotherapy research,
indicators of patient functioning following
treatment, used to gauge the treatment
effectiveness.
paraprofessionalsIndividuals without advanced
education in psychology who have been trained to
assist professional mental health workers.
patient functioningHow well a patient is
getting along across a number of domains (e.g.,
psychological, social/interpersonal, occupational).
process researchResearch that investigates the
specific events that occur in the course of the interaction
between therapist and patient. Some therapy processes
have been shown to relate to treatment outcome.
psychological interventionA method of in-
ducing changes in a person’s behavior, thoughts, or
feelings.
stages of changeA series of stages that represent a
given client’s readiness for change in psychotherapy.
These include: precontemplation, contemplation,
preparation, action, maintenance, and termination.
therapeutic allianceThe relationship between
therapist and patient. The forging of a strong
therapeutic alliance is believed to be of primary
importance for therapeutic change.
treatment groupIn psychotherapy research, the
group that receives the treatment under investigation.
waiting list control groupA control group
whose members receive treatment only after the
study is completed.WEB SITES OF INTEREST
To visit any of the following Web sites, go to
http://www.wadsworth.com and click Links.
11-1Division 12 (Clinical Psychology) Web site
on Research-Supported Treatments
http://www.psychology.sunysb.edu/
eklonsky-/division12/index.html
11-2Original Division 12 Web site on Empirically
Supported Treatments
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div12/cppi.
html
11-3Division 29 (Psychotherapy) Web site
http://www.divisionofpsychotherapy.org/
11-4Evidence-Based Psychology Practice (EBPP)
updates
http://www.divisionofpsychotherapy.org/
category/ebpp-treatment-updates/
11-5SAMHSA’s registry of evidence-based
programs and practices
http://www.nrepp.samhsa.gov/
11-6Evidence Based Behavioral Practice (EBBP)
http://www.ebbp.org
11-7Evidence based mental health treatment for
children and adolescents
http://www.effectivechildtherapy.com342 CHAPTER 11