Mindy, age 16, and her boyfriend, Jake, age 18, are hiding their relationship. Jake is worried that he might be accused of sexual abuse because Mindy is under 18. Is Jake’s worry realistic? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
This could be a realistic fear. Different states, and different professionals, define sexual abuse differently. In some states, the age of consent is 16, so there would not be a concern about a sexual abuse accusation there. In others, however, the age of consent is indeed 18. Experts disagree how to classify sexual contact between two adolescents. Some of the factors considered include the “developmental status of the two youths, their relationship and any power differentials that might have led to coercion.”
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_______ factors play a primary role in why women stay with abusive partners:
a. societal. b. religious. c. economic. d. intrapsychic.
The primary goal in DBT is to teach clients to ________.
What will be an ideal response?
What is the most common integrationist therapy?
a. Combining Gestalt with behavioral interventions. b. Combining psychosocial treatment with medications such as Ritalin, Prozac, or lithium. c. Combining behavioral homework with person centered therapy. d. Combining nutritional consultation with counseling. e. Selling vitamins in the counselor’s office.
At the end of a counseling session, it would be most helpful for a counselor to:
a. Administer a session rating survey b. Provide snacks to the client c. Reward the client with a treat d. Meet with the parents alone