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.
b
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As a result of these concerns, clients may resist the therapist's attempt to dig deeper emotionally: a. they may feel shameful
b. they may feel they will be judged. c. they may fear losing control. d. All of these choices.
James was deployed to Iraq and was reported missing in action. His parents have recently decided to separate, his youngest sister has been truant for a significant portion of the school year, and in general they are experiencing extreme stress. This is an example of:
a. An isolated vs. accumulated stressor b. A clear-cut stressor c. A developmental stressor d. An ambiguous loss stressor
The therapeutic strategies of IPT:
a. always involve direct instruction of social skills. b. emphasize cathartic processes of change to resolve loss issues. c. vary depending upon which of the interpersonal problem areas has been targeted for change. d. always includes adjunctive use of medications.
Common group topics at this level include:
a. Transition, diversity, eating disorders b. Bipolar disorder support, stress management, exploring personal assets c. Acculturation issues, career exploration, anger management d. Stress management, transition, personality disorder support