A "skills first" approach to mental health problems refers to an approach that
a. enhances self-esteem in order to bolster competence, because competence is seen as a by-product of feeling good.
b. emphasizes social skills over behavior management.
c. emphasizes competence before performance.
d. enhances competence in order to bolster self-esteem, because feeling good is seen as a by-product of doing well.
d
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Brendt has finished 6th grade in his elementary school, and is beginning 7th grade at a junior high school. According to research on school transitions, what is most likely to be true for Brendt?
a. His transition to 7th grade at a different school is likely to be accompanied by improvements in his academic achievement. b. His academic achievement in 7th grade would probably be better if the transition from elementary school began after 8th grade. c. His academic achievement should be about the same as it would have been if he had attended 7th grade in his elementary school. d. His achievement will be benefited if his parents take a hands-off approach and let him figure out how to handle the academic demands of the new school.
When a helper includes extended family, community elders, and/or spiritual leaders in the treatment of the client, this complementary extension of the role of traditional helper is referred to as
a. facilitator of indigenous support systems and practices. b. change agent. c. adviser. d. advocate.
What does internalized homophobia refer to?
a. Early stages of awareness of sexual orientation b. Irrational internalization of sexual identity c. Vulnerability to internal conflicts d. How sexual minorities can be affected by societal beliefs that are often expressed by salient messages in one's environments, especially during early development
Donna says she wants to overcome her shyness. The clinician asks her to give some specific examples of the ways she would behave differently if they were effective in their work together. The clinician and Donna are:
A. Partializing. B. Prioritizing. C. Defining objectives. D. Contracting.