Briefly explain why defining "mental health" and "mental illness" is not a simple matter
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Cultural norms differ, social conditions differ, neither are absolute - they can be viewed on a continuum
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A repeat drug offender is legally coerced to enter a therapeutic
community (TC). Based on current research, what do you think is likely to occur? A. The TC stands a good chance of effectively restructuring the immature, addictive-prone individual into a strong, self-reliant, drug-free person. B. The TC stands a poor chance of effectively restructuring the immature, addictive-prone individual into a strong, self-reliant, drug-free person. C. The individual will most likely remain an immature, addictiveprone person, as TCs that cater to legally coerced individuals are not very successful. D. The individual will most likely return to drugs while staying at the TC, as legal coercion is not very effective and the oversight at TCs is generally poor.
Which of the following is true about archival research?
a. The data is usually restricted to researchers who were involved in data collection. b. Archival research only contains data of participants who are no longer alive. c. Archival research is more likely to be exempt from review by the Institutional Review Board than meta-analysis. d. The data usually contains a large, representative sample.
Who are considered mandated reporters of suspected child abuse in Tennessee?
a. People who work with children in their job, like youth pastors, camp counselors, and teachers only b. Everyone in Tennessee is a mandated reporter c. Licensed professionals, like LCSW, LPCs, RNs, and MDs only d. Teachers, Law Enforcement, and Medical professionals only
Which of the following is generally true for individuals and families?
A. In general, internal parts function best when they are balanced (not polarized) and when people experience their parts as resources B. Being able to think, and to think rationally, is generally more useful than emotional reactivity C. Good contact and congruent communication with others is more rewarding than isolation or self-absorption D. All of the above