Course Description: The course is based on the watershed and best selling book, Depression - causes and treatment by Aaron T. Beck, M.D. This book is an excellent resource for any clinician who wishes to understand depression and provide therapy for their clients. Chapters include The Clinical Aspects of Depression, Symptomatology, Course and Prognosis, Experimental Aspects, a Systematic Investigation, Theoretical and the Treatment of Depression.
This book has been heralded as the principal work on the subject of depression and is a valuable source of reference. Beck describes depression and gives examples of how to treat clients. This course offers the clinician the opportunity to read a classic work in the field and gain insight into cognitive therapy from the founder of the theory.
Psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists and certified addiction professionals can benefit from this course. This course may also be helpful for midwives, dieticians and nutritionists who work with a wide array of clients and who may encounter clients who are clinically depressed.This course is appropriate for begining, intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop their clinical skills.
Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with an increased understanding of depression. Specifically, after completing this course the participant will:
Demonstrate knowledge of the definition and symptoms of depression.
Demonstrate knowldege of the course and prognosis of depression.
Recognize effective treatment interventions for depression.
Citation: Beck, A.T. (1989). Depression - causes and treatment. Second Edition. University of Pittsburgh Press. Philadelphia ISBN: 0-8122-1032-8 (pbk.; alk paper)
About Getting Course Materials: The course material for this course is the book itself. The most convenient and easiest way to obtain this book is to purchase this book from Amazon.com by clicking on the picture of the book or clicking on the Get Course Materials Link. Of course, you can borrow it from the library or from a friend, or you can purchase it at the local book store.
Credits: 8
Exam Fee: $40.00
Format: Book
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Exam Questions for Depression: Causes and Treatment by Aaron T. Beck
1. The First clinical description of depression was written about by Socrates Aristotle Hippocrates Homer 2. The clinical symptom of depression that Beck lists is defined as �A gloomy outlook and self blame distorted self image suicidal wishes negative expectations 3. All of the following symptoms are emotional manifestations of depression EXCEPT... Fatigability Suicidal wishes Low self-evaluation Indecisiveness 4. The first major longitudinal study of depression was undertaken in 1913 by Kraeplen Adler Freud Beck 5. The best indicator of suicidal intent is: Previous unsuccessful suicidal attempt Communication of suicidal attempt Frequency of depressive episodes Duration of depressive episodes 6. If an initial depression attack occurs before age 30, the depressive episode tends to be _______ than when the initial attach occurs after 30. Longer Shorter Equal No different 7. The difference in symptoms between psychotic depressive episodes and neurotic depressive episodes is� Duration Age of onset Delusions Frequency of episodes 8. Beck cites �hundreds of studies that look at the biological etiology of depression and concludes that there is ________ evidence to support this hypothesis. No A little A moderate amount of A great deal of 9. Studies reveal that clients who are depressed have a higher incident of dreams with __________ themes. Nightmarish Pleasant Masochistic Fantasy 10. The _______ of a parent during childhood may be a factor in the later development of severe depression. Absence Emotional detachment Frugalness Death 11. Cognitive distortions in depression that occur in response to external stimuli are characterized as ______ to the situation as a whole. Relevant Inappropriate Relative Unsuitable 12. In Chapter 16 Beck lists several theories of depression EXCEPT Neurological Biochemical Behavioral Existential 13. In achievement oriented situations the depressed patients are particularly prone to react with a sense of Success Hesitancy Eagerness Failure 14. The depressed client is apt to interpret relatively trivial events as constituting� No loss A minor loss A substantial loss A major loss 15. The depressed patient interprets neutral remarks as... Complimentary Directed against him in some way Derogatory towards others Rude and insulting 16. During the developmental period of depression the client acquires negative attitudes about all of the following EXCEPT� Himself The outside world His future His past 17. The discussion on pharmacology includes reviews of all the following drugs EXCEPT� Tricyclic Drugs MAO inhibitors Serotonin reuptake inhibitors �SSRI�s A and B only 18. Some impairment of memory occurs almost constantly with Electroconvulsive Therapy. The impairment of memory usually disappears within a � Day Week Couple of weeks Month 19. The technique of fantasy induction is used to � Modify mood Increase self-esteem Obtain gratification Decrease nightmares 20. The process of fantasy induction is to have clients... repeat current fantasies several times create realistic fantasies both A and B none of the above
Depression: Causes and Treatment by Aaron T. Beck
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