Which of the following statements is/are not true about the prevention of suicide?
a. It is possible to prevent all suicides.
b. Preventive measures can reduce the number of suicides.
c. When someone displays suicidal signs, it is crucial to provide empathy and support.
d. Suicide prevention centers with 24-hour-a-day telephone support are available in most cities.
A
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In the 1700's, social services began to be provided by:
A. the state and federal government B. ethnic and religious groups C. the gentry landowners D. no one, there were no services
Rational emotive behavior therapy and other cognitive-behavioral therapies are based on the premise that emotional and behavioral problems are:
a. originally learned from significant others during childhood. b. a result of childhood trauma. c. a natural consequence of the human condition. d. rooted in unconscious fears. e. a reflection of unrealistic societal expectations.
Which of the following questions might be important in deciding whether to hypothesize with families or not?
A. Does the therapist have faith in him- or herself and in the family members’ ability to accept an assessment based on multiple lenses? B. How much time should be taken before the clients will have experienced enough of the therapist’s competence to accept the hypothesis? C. Does the client want to be a part of the discussion or not? D. How much of an influence is the therapist willing to have or be in the lives of the family and its members?
Psychologically abuse children may show the following symptoms EXCEPT
a. indiscriminately attach to others b. low self-esteem c. extremely hostile towards friends d. depressed and suicidal