The problem-solving process represents a structured, rational method of addressing problems. What other ways might people address their problems in living? Use several examples of life transition issues in responding to this question.
What will be an ideal response?
As described in this chapter, problem solving involves the basic four steps of:
• Problem identification and exploration
• Planning for problem resolution
• Implementation of the plan
• Evaluation of the plan
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A feasibility study is also known as a: a. process study
b. cohort study. c. needs assessment. d. panel study.
Which of the following is an example of an inappropriate self-disclosure by a practitioner?
a. personal experience of the client b. feelings that arise as the client speaks c. personal decisions of the practitioner that reflect the practitioner's values d. observations and opinions
Dr. Josh Lang attempted to interview people in Indonesia about mental illness in their family history. He had
difficulty learning anything because mental illness is taboo in Indonesian culture. This illustrates A) Galton's problem. B) courtesy bias. C) non-source based knowledge. D) Western cultural bias.
Why did a well-known pharmacologist refer to the recreational use of cocaine, crack cocaine, amphetamine, and methamphetamine as "the wild addictions"? Because, in comparison with all the other psychoactive substances, they:
A. produce the most chronic or long-term medical harm in the greatest number of users. B. are the most reinforcing, generate the greatest immediate sensual appeal, and produce the most powerful psychological dependence. C. cause the most deaths by overdose. D. cause the greatest amount of brain damage. E. cause the greatest number of emergency department episodes.