Many human services professionals use the DSM, but in general rely upon it less than other mental health disciplines since
a. most human services professionals do not deal with third-party reimbursement.
b. human services professionals are rarely in private practice.
c. the human services profession is based on empowerment theory and a strengths perspective.
d. only psychologists and psychiatrists are legally permitted to use the DSM
C
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Carl Whitaker, like Murray Bowen, believes that personal growth (i.e., individuation) also requires:
a. rational thinking b. family connectedness c. problem-solving abilities d. none of the above
Which of the following is a feature of an individual who is most likely to be relapse-prone?
A. He or she responds with action when prepared. B. He or she asks for help. C. He or she evades or denies new problems. D. He or she detaches to gain perspective. E. He or she recognizes that a problem exists.
Anthropologists are becoming more and more specialized. Does this specialization complement or weaken the historically unique anthropological perspective?
The ideal answer should include:
The aim of harm reduction is to
a. challenge the !2-Step approach to sobriety b. reduce unhealthy practices as much as is feasible to help save lives even if an individual continues to use drugs c. at first use harsh confrontation methods to break a client's denial of his or her drug use d. get more people with substance use disorders into inpatient treatment