The theory that the SUD reflects another primary, psychiatric disorder that will resolve once the mental illness is effectively treated
a. has few adherents at this time, though it has been a model that many accepted in the past.
b. is the assumption on which most treatment for patients with co-occurring disorders is based at this time.
c. tends to be true only for criminal offenders, but not for the majority of mentally ill substance abusers.
d. helps the client better understand his or her plight.
a. has few adherents at this time, though it has been a model that many accepted in the past.
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Which statement is true of designing discrete visual analogy scales for use with young children?
a. An array of five answer choices (face pictures) should be included b. Each item should be orally read to the child while the child is shown the wording and face pictures c. Children should be encouraged to point to the right “face” showing their feelings d. Probing questions about sad face selections by a child should be avoided until a parent is present
According to the text, language differences within families can be seen as a risk factor for AOD abuse because it
(a) can lead to family resentment (b) can lead to the family excelling in the English language (c) can lead to jealously among family members depression (d) can increase levels of individual and family stress
In their evaluation of future directions of cognitive therapy, the text authors highlight that:
a. its research support is unmatched in the history of psychotherapy. b. it has peaked and is not likely to grow much more over the next decade. c. is quite effective for some disorders, but it has a very high drop-out rate (> 50%). d. in the form of REBT remains the fastest growing psychotherapy system.
Some professionals have argued for a clearer articulation of _____________ issues in existing professional codes of ethics.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).