Melanie is always picking at blemishes on her face. Despite her mothers’ warnings, she doesn’t really want to stop, though it leaves her with red scabs all over. Does this constitute excoriation disorder? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Likely not. There is no indication that this skin picking is causing great distress or impairment in functioning. There is also no evidence that she has tried to stop or even wants to.
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a) healthy individuals affected by the disease for which they carry. b) healthy individuals unaffected by the disease for which they carry. c) individuals who are symptomatic from the genetic disease they carry. d) none of the above.
The field of school counseling is moving toward
A. providing group and family counseling on a continual basis. B. providing mental health counseling. C. program-related services. D. diagnosis and treatment.
Which of the following ethical practices refers to truthfulness and integrity?
a. Autonomy b. Capacity c. Veracity d. None of the above
In meeting with several members of a family, the practitioner invites the family members to work toward a joint definition of goals and a joint solution
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.