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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy With At-Risk Families

1. Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) is a family-centered treatment approach proven effective for abused and at-risk children ages ______ and their caregivers.

A. 8 to 14 B. 6 to 12 C. 4 to 10 D. 2 to 8

What Makes PCIT Unique

2. PCIT is the only evidence-based practice in which the parent and child are treated together throughout the course of all treatment sessions.

A. True B. False

Treats the Parent and Child Together

3. PCIT teaches parents to model positive behaviors that children can learn from and are they are trained to act as _____________ for their children's behavioral or emotional difficulties.

A. Discipline coaches B. Attitude mentors C. Agents of change D. None of the above

Uses Live Coaching

4. Research has clearly demonstrated that PCIT administered via the Internet with Remote Real-Time (RRT) training is effective and preferred by many patients.

A. True B. False

Key Components

5. PCIT is typically provided in 8 to 12 sessions, with each session lasting about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

A. True B. False

Phase 1: Relationship Enhancement

6. During Phase 1 of PCIT, parents are encouraged to use "PRIDE" skills which include praise, reflection, imitation, behavioral description, and:

A. Enjoyment B. Energy C. Enthusiasm D. Effort

Effectiveness of PCIT

7. In a study of 110 physically abusive parents, only 19 percent of the parents participating in PCIT had re-reports of physically abusing their children after 850 days, compared to 49 percent of the parents attending a typical community parenting group.

A. True B. False

8. Adapted versions of PCIT have shown to be effective in treating various issues, including each of the following EXCEPT:

A. Separation anxiety B. Social phobia C. Self-injurious behavior D. Adjustment following divorce


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