John calls a suicide prevention hot line in a desperate state of helplessness. A well-trained worker should focus John's attention on ____
a. research evidence that helplessness is a product of operant conditioning
b. the fact that helplessness is a normal reaction to an absurd world
c. specific interpersonal limitations related to his helplessness
d. his strengths and resources to cope with his problems
D
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According to Schulz and Nakamoto (2013), although health literacy and empowerment may be related, they are distinct concepts. High levels of health literacy without improving patient empowerment can lead to ______.
A. high-needs patients B. needlessly dependent patients C. dangerous self-managers D. effective self-managers
Fred has been coming in late and been very argumentative with his psychoanalyst. He seems to block all efforts at furthering insight. He is likely showing
a. resistance. c. interpretation. b. transference. d. free association.
How would a researcher oriented toward the genetically deficient model view someone with below average intelligence?
A. They would suggest the use community resources to assist the person in growth. B. They would argue that the person has no chance to grow and improve their intelligence. C. They would assume that the deficiency is due to the person’s home environment. D. They would hypothesize that the person has not received adequate nutrition and schooling.
The mentor–mentee go out for a cup of coffee and spend hours talking:
a. This should be discouraged since it is outside of the bounds of the formal relationship. b. This should be carefully watched since it appears to be moving to a more informal relationship. c. This should be encouraged, since relationships are important. d. This should be ignored, since it is neither good nor bad.