DBT Skills - 5 Module Series Post Training Quiz

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Question 1 of 31

DBT is the first psychotherapy to formally incorporate:

A

Mindfulness

B

Cognitive restructuring

C

Relaxation breathing

D

Visual imagery

Question 2 of 31

The four core DBT skills are:

A

Mindfulness, distress tolerance, meditation, interpersonal effectiveness

B

Mindfulness, emotional regulation, visual imagery, behavioral activation

C

Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness

D

Emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, yoga

Question 3 of 31

The balance between the emotional and rational selves is called:

A

Wise breath

B

Wise mind

C

Mindfulness

D

Dialectics

Question 4 of 31

Communicating to a client that you see their behavior as reasonable, meaningful, and effective is an example of which DBT skill?

A

Reflective listening

B

Dialectical stance

C

Validation

D

Irreverence

Question 5 of 31

In the video demonstration on dual awareness, the client is coached in using what skills to remain grounded in the current moment?

A

Sensory (five senses)

B

Interpersonal effectiveness

C

Pros and cons

D

Cognitive restructuring

Question 6 of 31

Mindfulness is defined as:

A.    Paying attention to the present moment

B.    Avoiding judgment or rejection of the moment

C.    Without attachment to the moment

D.    All of the above

A

Paying attention to the present moment

B

Avoiding judgment or rejection of the moment

C

Without attachment to the moment

D

All of the above

Question 7 of 31

Staying focused on one thing at a time, such as eating, is an example of what type of mindfulness?

A

Complete awareness

B

Other awareness

C

Intentional awareness

D

Wise mind

Question 8 of 31

In the case study of Michael, which mental health diagnosis was his primary presenting problem?

A

Anxiety disorder

B

Depression

C

PTSD

D

Misophonia

Question 9 of 31

One of the ways that Michael from the case study was able to better understand his patterns was by competing what tool?

A

Chain analysis

B

Wise mind worksheet

C

Dialectical worksheet

D

None of the above

Question 10 of 31

DBT mindfulness skills are useful for therapists to practice in what situation?

A

When a client is upset with the therapist

B

When a therapist wants to show off their expertise in mindfulness

C

When a client is suicidal or in crisis

D

Both A and C

Question 11 of 31

Core mindfulness skills teach us to:

A

Accept reality

B

Ignore problems

C

Disassociate from reality

D

Meditate

Question 12 of 31

Thoughts such as “I can’t stand this” and “This feeling will go on forever” are examples of what?

A

Crisis responses

B

Distress intolerance

C

Accurate perceptions

D

Core beliefs

Question 13 of 31

Which response is the best example of validation to this statement “No one invited me to the party and I’m upset."

A

“I’m sure someone else will invite you to another party soon.”

B

“It’s not something to really be upset about.”

C

“I’m sure that it’s upsetting to not be invited to a party.”

D

“Maybe there is a reason they didn’t invite you?”

Question 14 of 31

Ideally when should someone use distress tolerance skills?

A.    When emotional pain feels intense and overwhelming

B.    When they need to assert self-respect in a relationship

C.    When they want to ask for something from someone else

A

When they can’t figure out how to solve a problem

B

When emotional pain feels intense and overwhelming

C

When they need to assert self-respect in a relationship

D

When they want to ask for something from someone else

Question 15 of 31

The distress tolerance skill of TIPP stands for

A

Temperature, intense exercise, paced breathing, paired muscle relaxation

B

Temperature, interpersonal effectiveness, paced breathing, putting it in perspective

C

Time, intense exercise, paced breathing, paired muscle relaxation

D

Temperature, introspection, paced breathing, pulling back

Question 16 of 31

“Making the pitch” to clients about using distress tolerance skills may sound like:

A

“These are awesome skills to use.”

B

“Don’t you want to feel better?”

C

“I use these skills every day and they work great.”

D

“These are skills to help you with your intense pain, difficult emotions, and pattern of isolation.”

Question 17 of 31

“There are some things I am good at and some things I am not” is an example of what DBT concept?

A

Middle path (dialectics)

B

TIPP

C

IMPROVE

D

Behaviorism

Question 18 of 31

Distress tolerance skills can be used by

A

Anyone

B

Only people with Borderline Personality Disorder

C

Adults

D

People with trauma

Question 19 of 31

The goal of emotional regulation skills is to

A

Teach clients how to cope with difficult situations

B

Decrease vulnerability to painful emotions and change unwanted emotions

C

Avoid feeling distressing emotions

D

Express emotions in any way necessary

Question 20 of 31

The emotions of stress, worry, excitement, and silliness are within what color zone of emotional regulation?

A

Blue

B

Green

C

Yellow

D

Red

Question 21 of 31

When someone is so overwhelmed that they are unable to use DBT skills, this is known as

A

Dysregulation

B

Skills breakdown point

C

Wise mind

D

Distress intolerance

Question 22 of 31

What are some possible reasons why someone may have difficulty using emotional regulation skills?

A

Biology

B

Reinforcement of emotional behavior

C

Emotion myths

D

All of the above

Question 23 of 31

The beach ball, weather report, and balloon visualization are all examples of what?

A

Wise mind skills

B

Mindfulness

C

Metaphors

D

None of the above

Question 24 of 31

In the emotional regulation study with the youth client “K”, what was the overall treatment goal?

A

Increase emotional regulation skills with DBT training

B

Decrease therapy interfering behaviors

C

Decrease incidents of physical dysregulation

D

Increase ability to pay attention in class and follow directions

Question 25 of 31

Why is validation such an important practice of the therapist within the DBT model?

A

It lets the client know that you agree with everything they’re doing

B

It communicates approval from the therapist

C

It shows acceptance, care, and compassion

D

It makes clients like the therapist more

Question 26 of 31

Which of the following is an example of a dialectical statement?

A

Smiling and struggling

B

Valuable and flawed

C

Angry and irritable

D

Both A and B

Question 27 of 31

Interpersonal effectiveness is defined as

A

Attending to relationships and building self-respect

B

Convincing people to agree with you

C

Identifying triggers and developing coping skills in response to these triggers

D

None of the above

Question 28 of 31

The statement “How do I want the other person to feel about me after this interaction?” is an example of which type of interpersonal effectiveness skill?

A

Objective effectiveness

B

Relationship effectiveness

C

Self-respect effectiveness

D

Dialectical effectiveness

Question 29 of 31

Which DBT skills are useful to achieve relationship effectiveness?

A

DEAR MAN

B

WISE MIND

C

GIVE

D

TIPP

Question 30 of 31

Which of the following statements indicates healthy interpersonal effectiveness?

A

People should know what I want; I shouldn’t have to tell them.

B

Getting my needs met is most important.

C

Saying no is sometimes the best option for me.

D

I don’t have to be fair or courteous if I’m upset.

Question 31 of 31

In the case study of Annie, who struggled in her relationships with family members, what was the goal of Annie’s interpersonal effectiveness treatment?

A

Get her family to see her side of things

B

Restructure her beliefs about how she sees herself in relationships

C

Increase her ability to confront people who upset her

D

Avoid unpleasant family interactions when someone is upset with her

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DBT Skills - 5 Module Series Post Training Quiz