Can an individual be diagnosed with schizophrenia if he or she never experienced delusions or hallucinations? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
To be diagnosed a person must show a least two of the five possible features and at least one of the symptoms must be hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized speech. Thus, a person with disorganized speech and abnormal behavior could be diagnosed, even without hallucinations and delusions.
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The organization responsible for accrediting social work educational programs is ______.
A. NASW B. CSWE C. SWEA D. ASWA
Research shows that _____________________ increases the wages of women who exit welfare
a. transportation b. education c. stable housing d. affordable childcare
Survey research is a form of descriptive research
True False
Anticipatory, relief-oriented, and permissive are beliefs that cognitive therapists associate with
a. borderline disorder. b. depression. c. generalized anxiety disorder. d. substance abuse.