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| This system is based on the idea that people are in continual interaction with their environment. Individuals are always creating, restructuring, and adapting. |
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| Ecological systems perspective. |
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| What form of depression is affected by body temperature, ambient light and hormone regulation? |
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| Seasonal affective Disorder (SAD) |
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| Most individuals who suffer from this syndrome are quite knowledgeable about the practice of medicine. They are able to produce symptoms resulting in lengthy medical analysis. Risk factors include childhood trauma and unavailable parents. |
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| These clients have an excessive preoccupation with contracting a serious illness. They tend to be alarmed about any medical symptom they suspect, even minor ones. This disorder persists although a doctor may state there is no medical illness. |
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| This type of therapy is a growth model that challenges and encourages clients’ goals that are useful in society. Individuals create their own style of life at an early age and stay relatively constant. |
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| When a person fails to develop a rich, complex and satisfying personality, what problem should be addressed? |
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| People suffering with this disorder generally have a predisposing physiological condition. This may be an inherited trait, environmental influence, or stressors leading to various emotional behaviors. Individuals deal with the world through acquired knowledge and when they can no longer achieve satisfaction, anxiety occurs. |
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| This disorder is often defined as the need to be taken care of by others. Individuals with this problem have low levels of confidence in their own intelligence and abilities. |
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| Dependent personality disorder |
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| Individuals with this disorder have such a fear of rejection that they will withdrawal until acceptance is certain. They have a frequent need for assurance, feelings of inadequacy and oversensitivity. |
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| avoidant personality disorder |
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| Individuals with this disorder have a frequent need for assurance, feelings of inadequacy and oversensitivity. They will seek out contact with others until they get the approval needed. |
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| dependent personality disorder |
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| What type of changes in a behavior can be observed when a person is in crisis mode? |
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| Decreased energy levels; Inability to concentrate; Withdrawal from friends or relatives |
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| Olivia sees a professional for post-traumatic stress syndrome. She was the victim of a house fire that left 25% of her body scarred and suffers from recurring nightmares. The social worker has decided to approach Olivia’s problem with a technique-driven treatment in a group setting. All members of the group will focus on present issues and ways to alleviate them. What type of therapy is being utilized? |
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| Cognitive behavioral therapy |
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| Michelle meets with her therapist once a week in a small café. They usually sit at the same booth and drink coffee together. While Michelle discusses different situations, the therapist listens attentively, pays attention to everything the client is saying, and displays unconditional positive regard and reaction. This form of therapy is called what? |
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| This type of therapy normally takes place in a supportive environment. There is a personal relationship between client and therapist. Empathy is utilized to demonstrate appreciation of the client’s situation. The client determines the direction of focus, and the therapist fosters insight and self-understanding. |
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| What type of therapist interacts with individuals to bring about change in their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings through adaptation? |
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| This type of therapist uses various techniques to initiate change in a client’s thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Many practice controlled exposure with response intervention while others prefer cognitive behavioral therapy. |
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| The main task of the motivational enhancement therapist is to: |
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| Create conditions that enhance motivation. |
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| This type of therapy is based upon the assumption that individuals have the capacity and responsibility for change. |
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| Motivational enhancement therapy |
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| Pamela has wanted to be a teacher her whole life. She completed the regular courses in college, but by her senior year, she was still terrified of walking into an actual classroom for her internship. Pamela feels she has made a huge mistake and may need to look into other career options. She has severe inhibitions about performing in front of people. What kind of therapy would benefit Pamela the most? |
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| The goal of this type of therapy works is to remove discomfort from situations involving collaboration. It helps build confidence and serves as a bridge for interaction in a safe environment. |
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| This type of therapy is productive when working with individuals suffering from social anxiety. They learn interpersonal skills such as initiating conversations, eye contact, and relating to authority. Positive reflection helps build confidence through feedback and appreciation. |
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| A social worker is providing services for a family that has a lot of unresolved conflict. Once the presenting problem is distinguished, the process of change can begin. The professional has to assess the interactions and discover a method the family unconsciously follows. What type of therapy is being utilized? |
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| Structural family therapy |
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| When providing this type of therapy, it is important to view the family unit as a system that functions and lives within larger systems. These may include organizations, communities, and cultures. The set of rules a family establishes becomes the structure within which it functions. |
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| structural family therapy |
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| Aaron seeks the help of a social worker for a problem he can no longer avoid. Recently, his employer downsized, and the client had to be placed on an afternoon shift to keep his job. Aaron does not own a vehicle and has always relied on public transportation to and from work. Because of his crippling fear of the subway system, Aaron takes the bus to work. With his new schedule, he must take a bus that gets him to work two hours early, while if he took the subway, he would be able to leave much later. Aaron is requesting help to overcome his fear of the subway system. The social worker suggests he observe others with the same fear. What form of therapy is most likely to be successful in this situation? |
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| Using this type of therapy, an individual with a psychological disorder may overcome a problem by imitating someone else with similar needs. This therapy is especially helpful for people with phobias. |
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| Which of the following therapies is commonly used, is based on the belief that people have the capacity for self-understanding and choice, and has been found to be effective with individuals suffering from drug and alcohol abuse? |
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| This type of therapy view psychological problems as an inability to make meaningful choices in life. Intervention focuses on increasing self-awareness and understanding. It is directed at promoting acceptance and growth. |
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| Rachel is receiving therapy to help her confront negative internal forces and learn to act and think responsibly. Her social worker stresses the belief that each individual is responsible for making meaning out of life. What kind of therapy is Rachel undergoing? |
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| The main themes of this therapy are freedom and responsibility. |
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| Person-centered therapy focuses on increasing an individual’s insight and self-understanding. Three attitudes necessary for success in person-centered therapy are positive reaction, unconditional positive regard, and: |
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| A social worker practicing this type of therapy will demonstrate emotional understanding towards the client’s point of view. The professional will listen and give the client full attention. The client will determine the direction of therapy. |
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| Individuals with this problems may display sexual promiscuity. Other behaviors include binge eating and drug or alcohol abuse. These problems can affect how individuals and families function, sometimes placing self and others in danger. |
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The social workers does not force a client to change her way of thinking. Instead, the social worker helps the client through the process by testing assumptions and locating thoughts that become distorted. The intention is for the clients to want to change her behavior.
What type of therapy is described above? |
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| In this type of therapy, social workers help clients overcome difficulties caused by changing emotional responses, dysfunctional thinking and behaviors. This type of therapy is a direct practice technique that helps clients develop the ability to relate to others, modify beliefs, and identify thought patterns. |
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| Shayla has never owned a dog and fears them greatly. She grew up in the city and only saw dogs from afar when walking past the park. The client has ambitions to become a veterinarian’s assistant but cannot complete the task until she overcomes this one hurdle. What type of therapy could Shayla benefit from? |
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