What is the purpose of the DSM?
a) Provide diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.
b) Provide descriptions and criteria for classifying mental health disorders.
c) Promote credibility and clarity in communication between healthcare professionals.
d) a) and c) only.
e) All of the above.
d;
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Why did both City College of New York and Teachers college, Columbia refuse to allow Ellis to teach at their universities?
a. They were prejudiced against his Jewish heritage. b. He demonstrated unethical tendencies in his research. c. He had not earned a medical degree. d. The felt that his writings on sex were controversial.
To understand how your client feels about a topic, it is usually helpful to:
A) ?reinforce "I" statements by repetition of key words. B) ?mirror the body posture of the client. C) ?enhance client experiencing by encouraging discussion of emotions. D) ?all of the above
What is of utmost importance for counselors to evaluate when determining how counseling will proceed with children from different cultures?
a. The client's level of acculturation b. The counselor's level of acculturation c. Racism and oppression d. Stereotypes
Holland’s theory is based on the underlying premise that career choice is an expression of one’s
a. Culture b. Personality c. Intelligence d. Socioeconomic status