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         In this course, you will be asked to select one case study and to use it throughout the entire course. By doing this, you will have the opportunity to see how theories guide your view of a client and the client’s presenting problem. Although the case may be the same, each time you use a different theory, your perspective of the problem changes, which then changes how you go about asking the assessment questions and how you intervene. 

        The first theoretical approach you will use to apply to a case study is systems theory. In other words, your theoretical orientation—your lens—will be systems theory as you analyze a social work case study. 

         Different theories can be used to take a systems approach. For example, Bertalanffy’s General Systems Theory considers how a system is made of smaller subsystems that influence each other and seek homeostasis, whereas Brofennerbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory focuses on how an individual’s experience is influenced by different system levels (micro, meso, exo, macro, and chrono). Systems theory is commonly used to understand the interrelationships of the systems (e.g., family, community, organizations, society) of the client. If you are working with families, communities, and organizations, it is also beneficial to use systems theory to get a holistic picture of all the interrelated parts of the system.

      To prepare: Select and focus on one of four case studies listed in the Learning Resources. You will use this same case study throughout the course. (The Case of Jake Levy).

  • Focus on the identified client within your chosen case.
  • Analyze the case using a systems approach, taking into consideration both family and community systems. 
  • Complete and submit the “Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study” worksheet based on your analysis. 

Which of the following is NOT a myth about psychotherapy identified in your text?

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1. Using the violation of social norms approach, which of the following persons is engaged
in abnormal behavior?
A) A Thai woman “runs amok.”
B) An Ethiopian says he’s possessed by “Zar.”
C) A Vietnamese man believes his penis is retracting into his abdomen.
D) All of these options

2. The purpose of the DSM-IV-TR is to provide ____.
A) descriptions of disorders
B) explanations of the causes of disorders
C) treatment recommendations for disorders
D) all of these options

3. “Insanity” is a _____ term that is used in _____% of cases that reach trial.
A) psychological; 1%
B) legal; 1%
C) psychological; 3%
D) legal; 3%

4. Brenda has been up for days. She forgot to pay the rent, but is handing out money to the
homeless. When a police officer tries to talk to her about why she is wearing only her
bra and underwear in a public place, she rapidly answers, but her thoughts and her
words are quickly moving from one idea to another. The police officer would be correct
in suspecting that Brenda has _____.
A) drug-induced multiple personalities
B) a personality disorder
C) a bipolar disorder
D) hypothermic shock

5. John believes he is a famous code-cracker for the CIA, even though in reality, he is not.
John is having:
A) delusions of grandeur
B) delusions of persecution
C) delusions of reference
D) a normal day

6. Three of Yachi’s grandparents had schizophrenia. Both of Yumiko’s parents have it.
Tabia’s identical twin was just diagnosed with it. Who is MOST likely to someday be
diagnosed with schizophrenia as well?
A) Yachi
B) Yumiko
C) Tabia
D) They all have the same genetic susceptibility for schizophrenia

7. When Veda returned home after the worst typhoon in twenty years, her entire family
was dead and there was nothing left of her village. Veda wandered off and forgot her
name, and everything about her previous life. This is an example of a _____.
A) dissociate identity disorder
B) nervous breakdown
C) dissociative amnesia
D) dissociative fugue

8. Janese cuts her arms when overwhelmed by emotion, abruptly changes from laughter to
anger, and needs constant reassurance from others to feel any sense of self-worth. She is
MOST likely to be diagnosed with _____ disorder.
A) dissociative identity
B) borderline personality
C) multiple personality
D) major depression

9. Morris is having trouble sleeping, has lost his appetite, is too tired to go to work, and
cannot concentrate on simple television shows. It is MOST likely that Morris is
experiencing a _____.
A) generalized depressive disorder
B) generalized anxiety disorder
C) major depression
D) minor depression

10. Which of the following MOST clearly illustrates an obsessive-compulsive disorder?
A) Morgan washes her hands 10 times after learning that the patient she just treated
has hepatitis B.
B) Kendrick is so anxious about his speech for tomorrow that he reviews his notes 20
times.
C) Constant sexual thoughts have made Lauryn anxious for several months. She now
carries a prayer book and feels pressured to read passages aloud over and over
again everywhere she goes.
D) Mason’s house was burglarized last week. He now checks the locks on his doors
and windows 5 times a night, and listens to the radio to stop worrying about his
safety.

11. Which of the following is NOT a myth about psychotherapy identified in your text?
A) There is one best therapy
B) People who go to therapists are crazy or weak
C) People taking medication don’t need therapy
D) Therapists can read your mind
E) All of the above are myths

12. Cognitive therapists assume that problem behaviors and emotions are caused by _____.
A) faulty thought processes and beliefs
B) negative self-image
C) incongruent belief systems
D) lack of self-discipline

13. Modern psychodynamic therapy is different from psychoanalysis for all but which of the
following reasons?
A) Treatment is briefer
B) Therapy occurs face-to-face
C) Therapist is more directive
D) Both A and C
E) All of the above are valid reasons

14. Barney read the script wrong three times in a row during this morning’s show. He
believes his career is over, and he is filled with self-hatred. Beck would say Barney is at
risk for developing depression because he is engaging in _____.
A) selective perception
B) overgeneralization
C) transference
D) self-defeating behavior

15. Which of the following statements is MOST likely to be said by a client-centered
therapist?
A) “You’re right about that.”
B) “Your thinking is all mixed up.”
C) “You sound perplexed, uncertain about what to do.”
D) “Your mother thinks you are a unique, positive, and powerful person.”

Consider the key characteristics of the stage you selected and how you might identify that stage during the therapy process.

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A simple way to remember the stages of group therapy is as follows: form, storm, norm, perform, and adjourn. For its members, a therapy group begins with the group’s first gathering (form). Early meetings are frequently accompanied by some level of conflict (storm) as members learn to work together and establish the “rules” of the group. As members become more comfortable with the process (norm), their ability to work toward a common goal improves (perform). This is when the bulk of the therapy group’s productivity occurs. Finally, when the desired results have been achieved, the group terminates (adjourn). There are more scientific names associated with these stages, and there can be sub-stages, as well, but the underlying concepts of progression and change over time remain the same.

Effective therapy group leaders should be aware of what clients may be feeling during particular stages of group therapy and know techniques to help the group members move throughout the various stages. In addition, therapy group leaders need to be aware of group dynamics, including recognizing how therapy groups get stuck, as well as why and how to help groups move through barriers. At times a group leader might let the group work through its own problems, but, at other times, the leader needs to be proactive and take control of the therapy group.

For this Discussion, select one of the stages of group therapy. Consider the key characteristics of the stage you selected and how you might identify that stage during the therapy process. Also, think about the steps you might take to smoothly transition therapy group members to the next stage.

With these thoughts in mind:

WRITE a brief description of the stage you selected. Then, explain how you might recognize this stage in the therapy process (e.g., what you would do or say during this stage, what therapy group members would do and say during this stage). As the group therapy leader, explain what you might do in order to transition the group to the next stage. Provide examples to support your response. 

Which of the following MOST clearly illustrates an obsessive-compulsive disorder?

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1. Using the violation of social norms approach, which of the following persons is engaged
in abnormal behavior?
A) A Thai woman “runs amok.”
B) An Ethiopian says he’s possessed by “Zar.”
C) A Vietnamese man believes his penis is retracting into his abdomen.
D) All of these options

2. The purpose of the DSM-IV-TR is to provide ____.
A) descriptions of disorders
B) explanations of the causes of disorders
C) treatment recommendations for disorders
D) all of these options

3. “Insanity” is a _____ term that is used in _____% of cases that reach trial.
A) psychological; 1%
B) legal; 1%
C) psychological; 3%
D) legal; 3%

4. Brenda has been up for days. She forgot to pay the rent, but is handing out money to the
homeless. When a police officer tries to talk to her about why she is wearing only her
bra and underwear in a public place, she rapidly answers, but her thoughts and her
words are quickly moving from one idea to another. The police officer would be correct
in suspecting that Brenda has _____.
A) drug-induced multiple personalities
B) a personality disorder
C) a bipolar disorder
D) hypothermic shock

5. John believes he is a famous code-cracker for the CIA, even though in reality, he is not.
John is having:
A) delusions of grandeur
B) delusions of persecution
C) delusions of reference
D) a normal day

6. Three of Yachi’s grandparents had schizophrenia. Both of Yumiko’s parents have it.
Tabia’s identical twin was just diagnosed with it. Who is MOST likely to someday be
diagnosed with schizophrenia as well?
A) Yachi
B) Yumiko
C) Tabia
D) They all have the same genetic susceptibility for schizophrenia

7. When Veda returned home after the worst typhoon in twenty years, her entire family
was dead and there was nothing left of her village. Veda wandered off and forgot her
name, and everything about her previous life. This is an example of a _____.
A) dissociate identity disorder
B) nervous breakdown
C) dissociative amnesia
D) dissociative fugue

8. Janese cuts her arms when overwhelmed by emotion, abruptly changes from laughter to
anger, and needs constant reassurance from others to feel any sense of self-worth. She is
MOST likely to be diagnosed with _____ disorder.
A) dissociative identity
B) borderline personality
C) multiple personality
D) major depression

9. Morris is having trouble sleeping, has lost his appetite, is too tired to go to work, and
cannot concentrate on simple television shows. It is MOST likely that Morris is
experiencing a _____.
A) generalized depressive disorder
B) generalized anxiety disorder
C) major depression
D) minor depression

10. Which of the following MOST clearly illustrates an obsessive-compulsive disorder?
A) Morgan washes her hands 10 times after learning that the patient she just treated
has hepatitis B.
B) Kendrick is so anxious about his speech for tomorrow that he reviews his notes 20
times.
C) Constant sexual thoughts have made Lauryn anxious for several months. She now
carries a prayer book and feels pressured to read passages aloud over and over
again everywhere she goes.
D) Mason’s house was burglarized last week. He now checks the locks on his doors
and windows 5 times a night, and listens to the radio to stop worrying about his
safety.

11. Which of the following is NOT a myth about psychotherapy identified in your text?
A) There is one best therapy
B) People who go to therapists are crazy or weak
C) People taking medication don’t need therapy
D) Therapists can read your mind
E) All of the above are myths

12. Cognitive therapists assume that problem behaviors and emotions are caused by _____.
A) faulty thought processes and beliefs
B) negative self-image
C) incongruent belief systems
D) lack of self-discipline

13. Modern psychodynamic therapy is different from psychoanalysis for all but which of the
following reasons?
A) Treatment is briefer
B) Therapy occurs face-to-face
C) Therapist is more directive
D) Both A and C
E) All of the above are valid reasons

14. Barney read the script wrong three times in a row during this morning’s show. He
believes his career is over, and he is filled with self-hatred. Beck would say Barney is at
risk for developing depression because he is engaging in _____.
A) selective perception
B) overgeneralization
C) transference
D) self-defeating behavior

15. Which of the following statements is MOST likely to be said by a client-centered
therapist?
A) “You’re right about that.”
B) “Your thinking is all mixed up.”
C) “You sound perplexed, uncertain about what to do.”
D) “Your mother thinks you are a unique, positive, and powerful person.”

what you would do or say during this stage, what therapy group members would do and say during this stage

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A simple way to remember the stages of group therapy is as follows: form, storm, norm, perform, and adjourn. For its members, a therapy group begins with the group’s first gathering (form). Early meetings are frequently accompanied by some level of conflict (storm) as members learn to work together and establish the “rules” of the group. As members become more comfortable with the process (norm), their ability to work toward a common goal improves (perform). This is when the bulk of the therapy group’s productivity occurs. Finally, when the desired results have been achieved, the group terminates (adjourn). There are more scientific names associated with these stages, and there can be sub-stages, as well, but the underlying concepts of progression and change over time remain the same.

Effective therapy group leaders should be aware of what clients may be feeling during particular stages of group therapy and know techniques to help the group members move throughout the various stages. In addition, therapy group leaders need to be aware of group dynamics, including recognizing how therapy groups get stuck, as well as why and how to help groups move through barriers. At times a group leader might let the group work through its own problems, but, at other times, the leader needs to be proactive and take control of the therapy group.

For this Discussion, select one of the stages of group therapy. Consider the key characteristics of the stage you selected and how you might identify that stage during the therapy process. Also, think about the steps you might take to smoothly transition therapy group members to the next stage.

With these thoughts in mind:

WRITE a brief description of the stage you selected. Then, explain how you might recognize this stage in the therapy process (e.g., what you would do or say during this stage, what therapy group members would do and say during this stage). As the group therapy leader, explain what you might do in order to transition the group to the next stage. Provide examples to support your response. 

Who is most likely to be the target of a frotteurist’s desires?

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(1 pts.) In the textbook case, what information led Dr. Tobin to conclude that Shaun Boyden’s sexual attraction to children was not a passing fancy? ‘

 A) the fact that he reported having the urges since adolescence 

 B) the fact that his wife was unaware of his problem 

 C) the fact that he was never caught in the past 

 D) the fact that he had a relatively normal sexual development 

# 1.2

(1 pts.) Charlie has opted to have psychosurgery performed in order to change his pedophilic patterns. Which of the following procedures will Charlie have done?

 A) prefrontal lobotomy 

 B) hypothalamotomy 

 C) castration 

 D) vasectomy 

# 1.3

(1 pts.) Dr. Walters is instructing Harry to imagine that he has just “flashed” his genitals at an unsuspecting woman on the street. After the woman responds in horror, Harry is to imagine that all of his closest friends jump out of a nearby alley and start laughing at him. Dr. Walters is using the technique known as

 A) systematic desensitization. 

 B) cognitive restructuring. 

 C) covert conditioning. 

 D) behavior modification. 

# 1.4

(1 pts.) Who is most likely to be the target of a frotteurist’s desires?

 A) a person from work 

 B) a life-long friend 

 C) a shopper at the mall 

 D) a close relative 

# 1.5

(1 pts.) Which of the following qualities is NOT implied by a diagnosis of transvestic fetishism?

 A) male 

 B) sees self as male 

 C) heterosexual 

 D) homosexual 

# 1.6

(1 pts.) Cheryl is seeking a sex change operation. It is most likely that a qualified surgeon would require her to

 A) explore sexual relationships with both males and females. 

 B) get parental consent prior initiating the surgery. 

 C) live as a member of the opposite sex for a period prior to surgery. 

 D) pay for the surgical procedures well in advance. 

# 1.7

(1 pts.) Dwayne is very interested in sex but his penis remains flaccid despite erotic stimulation. Dwayne has

 A) sexual arousal disorder. 

 B) sexual aversion disorder. 

 C) male erectile disorder. 

 D) inhibited male orgasm disorder. 

# 1.8

(1 pts.) A client is diagnosed with an erectile dysfunction. Based on the research presented in the text, which of the following statements best describes the likely cause of his condition?

 A) It is most likely that his difficulty is due to physical problems. 

 B) It is most likely that his difficulty is due to psychological problems. 

 C) There is about a 50-50 chance that his problems are due to either physical or psychological factors. 

 D) There is a strong chance that his difficulties are due to neurological problems. 

# 1.9

(1 pts.) Based on the information presented in the textbook case, Shaun Boyden might be considered a ______ since he had a normal history of sexual development and interests.

 A) child rapist 

 B) preference molester 

 C) situational molester 

 D) generalized molester 

# 1.10

(1 pts.) Wendy has just purchased a vibrator in order to enhance her sexual arousal when she makes love to her husband. Which of the following statements best describes this situation?

 A) Wendy would be considered a fetishist. 

 B) Wendy’s husband might be diagnosed with erectile disorder. 

 C) Wendy might be diagnosed with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. 

 D) Wendy’s behavior would not necessarily be considered fetishistic. 

# 1.11

(1 pts.) While making love Harry feels a strong need to be dominant and often subjects his lovers to harsh physical treatment. This is the only way Harry can achieve sexual gratification. Harry might be diagnosed as having

 A) sexual sadism. 

 B) sexual masochism. 

 C) frotteurism. 

 D) fetishism. 

# 1.12

(1 pts.) Joe becomes sexually aroused when he views sexually explicit photographs. He also gets really turned on when his lover undresses in front of him. Joe’s behavior might be described as

 A) fetishistic. 

 B) frotteuristic. 

 C) voyeuristic. 

 D) normal. 

# 1.13

(1 pts.) Katie is not interested in sexual activity and reports no desire for it, nor does she fantasize about having sex. Katie might be diagnosed as having

 A) hypoactive sexual desire disorder. 

 B) sexual arousal disorder. 

 C) inhibited female orgasm disorder. 

 D) sexual aversion disorder. 

# 1.14

(1 pts.) Sandy is interested in sexual activity and does become sexually aroused. However, despite sexual stimulation, she cannot achieve orgasm. Sandy might have which sexual dysfunction?

 A) female orgasmic disorder 

 B) vaginismus 

 C) dysorgasmia 

 D) hypoactive sexual desire disorder 

# 1.15

(1 pts.) Karen and Mark are being treated for a sexual dysfunction and their therapist is urging them to take turns stimulating each in nonsexual ways for a few weeks. Their therapist is using which of the following methods?

 A) the squeeze technique 

 B) the start-stop procedure 

 C) systematic resensitization 

 D) sensate focus 

# 1.16

(1 pts.) Clark has recently become interested in being spanked before engaging in intercourse. He can become sexually aroused if he is not spanked but enjoys this as a sort of passing fancy. How might you describe dark’s condition?

 A) He has a sexual dysfunction. 

 B) He has a paraphilia. 

 C) He is a sadist. 

 D) He does not necessarily have a sexual disorder. 

# 1.17

(1 pts.) Bob has intense recurrent fantasies in which he is walking along the beach and a woman approaches. As she gets near, he unbuttons his pants and exposes his genitals to her. At that instant, she falls madly in love with him and they make love in the sand. Bob occasionally acts out these fantasies, and might be given the diagnosis of

 A) sexual sadism. 

 B) exhibitionism. 

 C) transvestic fetishism. 

 D) frotteurism. 

# 1.18

(1 pts.) A woman is erotically obsessed with men’s ankles to the point of exclusion of all other erotic stimuli. This woman’s desires are illustrative of

 A) partialism. 

 B) sadism. 

 C) frotteurism. 

 D) voyeurism. 

# 1.19

(1 pts.) Jeff has a compulsive desire to wear women’s clothes. He is able to achieve sexual arousal only when he cross-dresses. Jeff might be given the diagnosis of

 A) sexual sadism. 

 B) voyeurism. 

 C) fetishism. 

 D) transvestic fetishism. 

# 1.20

(1 pts.) In the 70s, Dr. Richard Raskin underwent a radical surgery in which his assigned sex was changed. He is now known as a woman named Renee Richards. Prior to the surgery Dr. Raskin might have been diagnosed as having

 A) sexual aversion disorder. 

 B) gender identity disorder. 

 C) transvestic fetishism. 

 D) male erectile disorder. 

# 1.21

(1 pts.) John gets nauseous when he thinks about having sexual intercourse and he actively avoids the sexual advances of others. John might be diagnosed as having

 A) male erectile disorder. 

 B) sexual aversion disorder. 

 C) dyspareunia. 

 D) inhibited male orgasm disorder. 

# 1.22

(1 pts.) Joseph experiences such intense and recurrent genital pain during sexual intercourse that even the thought of having sex is unbearable. Joseph might have

 A) erectile disorder. 

 B) vaginismus. 

 C) dyspareunia. 

 D) inhibited male orgasm. 

# 1.23

(1 pts.) Based on this information in the case report in the textbook, what assessment information might have led Dr. Tobin to conclude that Shaun Boyden was abused as a child?

 A) His Rorschach responses indicated a great deal of impulsivity. 

 B) Shaun’s verbal IQ was somewhat higher than his performance IQ. 

 C) Shaun’s score on one of the MMPI lie scales indicated his responses were guarded. 

 D) His TAT stories contained themes of victimization. 

# 1.24

(1 pts.) Wayne has pedophilia. He tends to victimize boys but does not engage in physical violence or nonsexual aggression. Wayne would be categorized as a(n) ____ aggressor.

 A) physiological 

 B) cognitive 

 C) affective 

 D) developmentally related 

# 1.25

(1 pts.) Several of the patients with mental retardation portrayed in the 1970s documentary “Willowbrook: The Last Great Disgrace” walk around the ward with no clothes on. Which of the following statements might best characterize this behavior?

 A) In addition to being diagnosed with mental retardation, they might be diagnosed with exhibitionism. 

 B) In addition to being diagnosed with mental retardation, they might be diagnosed with voyeurism. 

 C) These individuals would be dually diagnosed with mental retardation and hypoactive sexual desire disorder. 

 D) Because their behavior is likely due to brain damage, their behavior would not be considered paraphilic. 

# 1.26

(1 pts.) When Jimmy was a child, he used to hide out in his closet, sit on the floor amid shoes, and masturbate. He now has a shoe fetish. The development of his disorder would be of no surprise to a

 A) psychoanalyst. 

 B) humanist. 

 C) behavioral theorist. 

 D) psychiatrist. 

# 1.27

(1 pts.) Five-year-old Timmy has older sisters who dress him up occasionally and call him “Timbelina” since they really wanted a little sister instead of a little brother. If this pattern continues it is possible that Tim might develop

 A) sexual masochism. 

 B) sexual sadism. 

 C) pedophilia. 

 D) transvestic fetishism. 

# 1.28

(1 pts.) Why is it difficult to determine whether or not individuals with gender identity disorder have a heterosexual or a homosexual orientation?

 A) because defense mechanisms are very strong and do not allow the unconscious tendencies to surface 

 B) because most report having bisexual tendencies so they really don’t express a preference 

 C) because the definition of their orientation could be based on either their assigned sex or their gender identity 

 D) because their gender identity confusion also makes them feel confused about their sexual orientation as well 

# 1.29

(1 pts.) Carol is extremely interested in sex but does not experience the vaginal changes that ordinarily precede sexual intercourse. Carol may have

 A) sexual aversion disorder. 

 B) hypoactive sexual desire disorder. 

 C) inhibited female orgasm disorder. 

 D) female sexual arousal disorder. 

# 1.30

(1 pts.) Pattie is extremely frustrated because every time she has sex with her husband she has painful muscle spasms in her vagina which prevent her husband from penetrating. Pattie may very well have

 A) dyspareunia. 

 B) anorgasmia. 

 C) frigidity. 

 D) vaginismus. 

# 1.31

(1 pts.) Which of the following facts led Dr. Tobin to hypothesize that Janice Butterfield was suffering from depression even during their initial phone conversation?

 A) Janice’s rapid speech and grandiose thinking 

 B) Janice’s faint and slow-paced speech 

 C) Janice’s melodramatic tone 

 D) Janice’s delusional thinking 

# 1.32

(1 pts.) John is in a period of intense disruptive and heightened thinking, behavior, and emotionality. John is experiencing a(n) ____ episode.

 A) depressive 

 B) euphoric 

 C) dysthymic . 

 D) manic 

# 1.33

(1 pts.) Howard suffers from mild mood swings that range from dysphoria to hypomania. His mood can change rapidly and at times his behavior borders on eccentric, but he still holds down a job at the neighborhood hardware store, and his marriage although a bit strained is on good ground. Howard might be diagnosed as having

 A) bipolar disorder. 

 B) major depressive disorder. 

 C) hypomania. 

 D) cyclothymic disorder 

# 1.34

(1 pts.) Based on Seligman’s ideas regarding depression, which of the following attributions would be made by an individual likely to become depressed?

 A) I failed this exam because I am stupid. 

 B) I missed the game-tying foul shot because I was nervous. 

 C) I broke up with my girlfriend because of a difference of opinion. 

 D) I was fired because my boss was a jerk. 

# 1.35

(1 pts.) Brad’s therapist is treating his depression by helping Brad evaluate the rationality of his automatic thoughts, and identify and alter the silent dysfunctional assumptions he makes about things that happen to him. Based on this information, it sounds as if Brad’s therapist may be _____ in her orientation.

 A) psychodynamic 

 B) behavioral 

 C) cognitive 

 D) interpersonal 

# 1.36

(1 pts.) Beth is suffering from major depressive disorder. Which of the following facts might lead her therapist to be highly concerned about the possibility of her committing suicide?

 A) the fact that she is middle-aged. 

 B) the fact that her GABA levels are so high . 

 C) the fact that two of her relatives have committed suicide 

 D) the fact that she has lost her job. 

# 1.37

(1 pts.) Although Juanita has been severely depressed, her motor activity has been frantic. The term for this type of motor activity is

 A) psychomotor agitation. 

 B) somatic hysteria. 

 C) psychomotor hyperactivity. 

 D) somatic mania. 

# 1.38

(1 pts.) Joe has a mood disorder in which he experiences alternating episodes of severe depression and mild bouts of mania. Which of the following diagnoses would best describe Joe’s condition?

 A) bipolar I disorder 

 B) bipolar II disorder 

 C) manic depression 

 D) cyclothymic disorder 

# 1.39

(1 pts.) Catecholamine is to ____ as indolamine is to

 A) serotonin; norepinephrine 

 B) GABA; serotonin 

 C) norepinephrine; serotonin 

 D) dopamine; norepinephrine 

# 1.40

(1 pts.) The statement “My girlfriend dumped me; all women must hate me” is an example of Beck’s cognitive distortion known as .

 A) catastrophizing. 

 B) dichotomous thinking. 

 C) excessive responsibility. 

 D) overgeneralization. 

# 1.41

(1 pts.) Andrea, a depressed client, was instructed by her therapist to attend a retirement party she was invited to. Prior to going, he asked her to try to estimate how much fun she would have at the party. Andrea’s therapist is having her conduct a(n)

 A) graded task assignment. 

 B) in vivo exposure. 

 C) pleasure prediction experiment. 

 D) self-monitoring task. 

# 1.42

(1 pts.) A therapist is treating Scott’s depression using an approach which focuses on the present and whose guidelines have been established through research data. Scott’s therapist is most likely to have a(n) ___ orientation.

 A) psychoanalytic 

 B) humanistic 

 C) interpersonal 

 D) intergenerational 

# 1.43

(1 pts.) Jenny is suffering from clinical depression. As a result, she typically wakes up early in the morning and tends to be more gloomy in the morning than during the rest of the day. Which of the following specifiers best applies to Jenny’s case?

 A) in remission 

 B) postpartum 

 C) melancholic type 

 D) seasonal pattern 

# 1.44

(1 pts.) Which of the following facts from the case of Kay Redfield Jamison would be of most interest to a behavior geneticist? The fact that her

 A) family moved a lot when she was a child. 

 B) first bout with a mood episode occurred when she was a teenager. 

 C) aunt was diagnosed with schizophrenia. 

 D) father suffered from severe depressive episodes. 

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(1 pts.) Dr. Jaspers feels that Rhonda’s manic episode is an unconscious defense that she is using to guard against sinking into a state of gloom and despair. Based on this information Dr. Jaspers’ orientation is most likely

 A) humanistic. 

 B) behavioral. 

 C) existential. 

 D) psychodynamic. 

# 1.46

(1 pts.) Which of the following statements best describes the psychodynamic component of the interpersonal theory of depression?

 A) The theory emphasizes id ego and superego. 

 B) The theory incorporates behavioral contracting. 

 C) The theory explores the disturbed attachment bonds from early childhood. 

 D) The theory posits psychosexual stages of development. 

# 1.47

(1 pts.) Mary has been in a continual state of dysfunction that has kept her from feeling truly happy or well-adjusted but she has never had a full-blown depressive episode. Mary might be diagnosed as suffering from

 A) cyclothymic disorder. 

 B) dysthymic disorder. 

 C) bipolar disorder. 

 D) major depressive disorder. 

# 1.48

(1 pts.) Although Katy is on medication to control her bipolar disorder, her psychiatrist is still concerned that she may have another manic episode in the weeks to come. Katy’s doctor is worried about the phenomenon known as

 A) directing. 

 B) kindling. 

 C) snow-balling. 

 D) spontaneous recovery. 

# 1.49

(1 pts.) Harriet’s therapist is focusing on how the death of her husband has disrupted her important automatic behavior patterns or “scripts” and how this disruption seems to be worsening her depression. Based on this information, what kind of orientation does Harriet’s therapist seem to have? 

 A) psychodynamic 

 B) cognitive 

 C) behavioral 

 D) humanistic 

# 1.50

(1 pts.) Debbie has been diagnosed with the rapid cycling type of bipolar disorder. Which of the following types of medication is most likely to help her improve?

 A) lithium carbonate 

 B) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 

 C) monoamine oxidase inhibitors 

 D) anticonvulsant medications 

# 1.51

(1 pts.) Margaret is highly committed to dying but she has chosen to ingest ten aspirin tablets. Her suicide attempt would be described as being ______ in suicidal intent and ______ in suicidal lethality.

 A) low; low 

 B) high; high 

 C) low; high 

 D) high; low 

# 1.52

(1 pts.) In the textbook case, David Marshall’s belief that television commercials were specifically directed to him is referred to as a delusion of

 A) persecution. 

 B) reference. 

 C) grandeur. 

 D) nihilism. 

# 1.53

(1 pts.) Charlie, a client with schizophrenia, is being encouraged by his therapist to talk with his co-workers and ask them about their personal lives in hopes that he will learn that they are not aliens from Venus trying to take over Earth. The therapist is asking Charlie to use a technique best known as

 A) reality testing. 

 B) labeling. 

 C) verbal challenge. 

 D) didactic listening. 

# 1.54

(1 pts.) Jennifer recently experienced a brief psychotic episode soon after her miscarriage. The symptoms lasted a little less than a month. Jennifer had experienced

 A) schizophreniform disorder. 

 B) schizoid personality disorder. 

 C) brief psychotic disorder. 

 D) disorganized schizophrenia. 

# 1.55

(1 pts.) Reggie thinks that the any marital discord between the president and his wife is because the First Lady is secretly in love with him and wishes to spend the rest of her life with him. Which type of psychosis is Reggie suffering from?

 A) paranoid schizophrenia 

 B) delusional disorder, erotomanic type 

 C) schizoaffective disorder 

 D) disorganized schizophrenia 

# 1.56

(1 pts.) Because of the vagueness and generality of the criteria at the time, an individual diagnosed as having schizophrenia in the 1960s

 A) would probably not meet the current criteria for the disorder. 

 B) would probably not recover as quickly as someone diagnosed now. 

 C) would probably now be diagnosed as having an organic dementia. 

 D) would probably have more limited symptoms than someone diagnosed now. 

# 1.57

(1 pts.) Frank seems to welcome the sympathy and attention that he gets from his parents when he has a psychotic episode. Which of the following might be maintaining his symptoms?

 A) negative reinforcement 

 B) primary gain 

 C) secondary gain 

 D) vicarious reinforcement 

# 1.58

(1 pts.) The symptoms of schizophrenia are associated with the overactivity of neurons that respond to which neurotransmitter?

 A) norepinephrine 

 B) GABA 

 C) serotonin ; 

 D) dopamine 

# 1.59

(1 pts.) Low levels of dopamine are associated with ______, while high levels of dopamine are generally associated with ______.

 A) tardive dyskinesia; Parkinson’s disease 

 B) Graves’ disease; Parkinson’s disease 

 C) schizophrenia; Alzheimer’s disease 

 D) Parkinson’s disease; schizophrenia 

# 1.60

(1 pts.) Before developing schizophrenia, Reggie was a relatively successful attorney, but has stopped working and now prefers to wander the streets in preparation for an “airlift” of humans by extraterrestrials. Reggie’s story lends credibility to which hypothesis regarding the relationship between social class and schizophrenic symptoms?

 A) downward social drift hypothesis. 

 B) social causation hypothesis. 

 C) double bind hypothesis. 

 D) milieu hypothesis. 

# 1.61

(1 pts.) Lori has a constant sensation that she has snakes crawling through her intestines. Lori is experiencing a(n)

 A) hallucination. 

 B) delusion. 

 C) apparition. 

 D) chimera. 

# 1.62

(1 pts.) Even while talking about the death of her husband a decade ago, Carol giggles almost uncontrollably. Many people in the hospital characterize her as being silly. What type of schizophrenia might she have?

 A) undifferentiated schizophrenia 

 B) disorganized schizophrenia 

 C) catatonic schizophrenia 

 D) paranoid schizophrenia  

# 1.63

(1 pts.) Why might it be difficult to determine the incidence and prevalence of schizoaffective disorder?

 A) because of the overlap between this disorder, the schizophrenias, and the mood disorders 

 B) because most individuals who suffer from this disorder are misdiagnosed as having an anxiety disorder 

 C) because of the highly specific criteria that must be met in order to receive this diagnosis 

 D) because most psychiatrists use this diagnosis as a catch-all category for a variety of disorders 

# 1.64

(1 pts.) A woman is absolutely convinced that her recent car accident was actually an attempt on her life by the CIA. What delusional disorder might she have?

 A) delusional disorder, grandiose type 

 B) delusional disorder, jealous type 

 C) delusional disorder, persecutory type 

 D) delusional disorder, somatic type 

# 1.65

(1 pts.) Roger is participating in a test that requires him to stare at a computer screen on which several letters of the alphabet are being flashed at a very high speed. Every time Roger sees the letter Q he is supposed to press a button. Roger is involved in a test of

 A) smooth pursuit eye movements. 

 B) sustained attention. 

 C) sensory gating. 

 D) event related potential. 

# 1.66

(1 pts.) Martha is a recovering from schizophrenia. She has been taking high doses of antipsychotic medications for a very long period of time and has begun to experience uncontrollable movements of her mouth and tongue that make her appear as if she were chewing food in a very exaggerated way. Martha is experiencing the symptoms of

 A) tardive dyskinesia. 

 B) Parkinson’s disease. 

 C) Graves’ disease. 

 D) Tourette’s syndrome. 

# 1.67

(1 pts.) Judy has schizophrenia and walks around the hospital ward constantly rubbing her hands together and twisting her hair for no apparent reason. This behavior is illustrative of

 A) catatonic excitement. 

 B) catatonic stupor. 

 C) catatonic rigidity. 

 D) residual catatonia. 

# 1.68

(1 pts.) Jerry has schizophrenia, but no single symptom seems to be dominant in his case. He exhibits a variety of symptoms such as disturbances in sense of self, stereotyped movements, flat affect, and delusional thinking. Jerry might be diagnosed as having which type of schizophrenia?

 A) catatonic 

 B) disorganized 

 C) hebephrenic 

 D) undifferentiated  

# 1.69

(1 pts.) Ellen has forsaken the religious beliefs of her own mainstream upbringing and has started to adhere to the strange delusional religious beliefs of her very dominant husband, who believes that he is the direct descendant of an ancient Greek god. She now has no qualms about her husband sleeping with other women since, according to her husband’s interpretation of the Bible, it is a man’s given right. Ellen might be diagnosed as having

 A) a brief psychotic disorder. 

 B) shared psychotic disorder. 

 C) schizoaffective disorder. 

 D) delusional disorder, jealous type. 

# 1.70

(1 pts.) The case of the Genain quadruplets, who developed schizophrenia, provided evidence regarding the

 A) difference between the paranoid and disorganized types of schizophrenia. 

 B) role of dopamine in development of schizophrenia. 

 C) interaction of genetic and environmental factors in the development of schizophrenia. 

 D) cross-fostering of schizophrenic traits among siblings. 

# 1.71

(1 pts.) Why might it be difficult to utilize psychological methods to treat a client with schizophrenia in the active phase of the disorder?

 A) During the active phase, many individuals with schizophrenia need to be restrained because of violent outbursts. 

 B) During the active phase, the individual is very much out of touch with reality and may not respond to reason. 

 C) During the active phase, the individual is so exhausted from the intensity of the symptoms that it is difficult to stay awake. ‘ 

 D) During the active phase, the personality changes experienced by the people with schizophrenia are very rapid. 

# 1.72

(1 pts.) Dr. Carson defines sexual deviations as

 A) practices and behaviors that are of harm to the individual or to others. 

 B) aberrations from what society considers normal. 

 C) behaviors diverging from a common biological pathway for human sexual behavior. 

 D) societal taboos. 

# 1.73

(1 pts.) Ann and John are experiencing sexual difficulties; specifically, John suffers from premature ejaculation, a common dysfunction. Dr. Kaplan would look for

 A) physical dysfunctions. 

 B) physical stressors, psychological problems, and relationship difficulties. 

 C) relationship problems in the marriage. 

 D) low hormone levels in John. 

# 1.74

(1 pts.) A typical behavioral cycle among exhibitionists includes the following stages:

 A) insult, depression, restoration of self-esteem by exposing, shame. 

 B) exposing, shame, depression. 

 C) substance abuse, exposing, shame, depression. 

 D) substance abuse, shame, restoration of self-esteem by exposing. 

# 1.75

(1 pts.) Joe is a rapist who goes out drinking before committing a rape. His drinking is a means of

 A) lowering his inhibitions. 

 B) blocking painful memories. 

 C) breaking his regular response cycle. 

 D) engaging in preparatory behaviors. 

# 1.76

(1 pts.) In contrast to desire disorders, _____ disorders involve people who want to engage in sex but cannot.

 A) psychogenic 

 B) orgasmic 

 C) arousal 

 D) functional 

# 1.77

(1 pts.) Dr. Carson says that much of what we refer to as deviant sexuality involves elements of

 A) homosexuality. 

 B) sado-masochism. 

 C) power, aggression, and domination. 

 D) immature development. 

# 1.78

(1 pts.) On a regular basis, Anthony is unable to satisfactorily participate in sexual activities and has lost the ability and the desire to have sex. This is considered

 A) an arousal problem. 

 B) an orgasmic dysfunction. 

 C) a sexual performance problem. 

 D) a sexual dysfunction. 

# 1.79

(1 pts.) Hypomania is

 A) a mild form of mania. 

 B) a severe form of mania with psychotic features.  

 C) a severe form of mania without psychotic features 

 D) mania-making depression. 

# 1.80

(1 pts.) The risk of suicide is greatest in which of the following?

 A) a mild depression 

 B) a manic phase of bipolar disorder 

 C) a stuporous depression 

 D) a severe depression 

# 1.81

(1 pts.) In the case of the mood disorders, therapists can expect to be consulted by

 A) men and women in equal numbers. 

 B) more men than women. 

 C) more women than men. 

 D) more men with depression and more women with bipolar disorder. 

# 1.82

(1 pts.) Cognitive therapy is 

 A) a long-term treatment focusing on distortions in thinking 

 B) a long-term treatment focusing on depressive feelings 

 C) a short-term treatment focusing on distortions in thinking 

 D) a short-term treatment focusing on depressive feelings. 

# 1.83

(1 pts.) Severe depression may be expressed in

 A) psychomotor retardation.  

 B) impaired functioning 

 C) withdrawal  

 D) all of the above. 

# 1.84

(1 pts.) Unipolar depression can look like

 A) a mild depression. 

 B) hypomania. 

 C) bipolar disorder in the manic phase. 

 D) bipolar disorder in the depressive phase. 

# 1.85

(1 pts.) A person who needs little sleep, experiences delusions, and blindly does things that could harm himself or other people is likely suffering from

 A) hypomania. 

 B) a psychotic depression. 

 C) mania. 

 D) depressive stupor. 

# 1.86

(1 pts.) Which of the following are characteristic of schizophrenia?

 A) unusual thoughts 

 B) unusual perceptions 

 C) disorganized thoughts and speech 

 D) all of the above 

# 1.87

(1 pts.) Dr. Shulman suggests that some of the seemingly bizarre behavior among the homeless may be due to

 A) the high incidence of schizophrenia among the homeless , 

 B) the high incidence of multiple personalities among the homeless 

 C) the effects of being homeless 

 D) drug and /or alcohol abuse 

# 1.88

(1 pts.) Janine’s belief that others condemn and ridicule her is an example of a(n)

 A) auditory hallucination  

 B) visual hallucination  

 C) disorganization of speech  

 D) delusion 

# 1.89

(1 pts.) Denise Ford’s research on the families of people with schizophrenia suggests that development of the disorder

 A) alters the communication and mood patterns in the family 

 B) is the result of a schizophrenogenic mother 

 C) is the result of a schizophrenogenic father 

 D) is the result of genetic predisposition to the disorder 

State specific details about the reading you selected, the topic that it explores, and your critical response to that topic.

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For this assignment, you will be writing a response to the essay you selected for your Week 2 Outline. The purpose of a draft is to give your instructor a good sense of your organizational writing skills so he/she can examine your use of the strategies of basic argumentation and critical response and provide you with feedback you can incorporate in your Final Essay.

In your paper,

  • Expand upon your prewriting from the discussion forums (if applicable) by providing specific details about the essay you selected and the topic that it explores.
  • Show the steps of the writing process by developing the Week 2 Outline into a workable rough draft.
  • Compose a clear argument in response to the selected essay. Support your response with examples and at least one quote and one paraphrase (a total of two citations) from the essay you selected.
  • State specific details about the reading you selected, the topic that it explores, and your critical response to that topic.
  • Utilize appropriate academic writing tone, style, and citation format as well as correct grammar, spelling, and sentence mechanics.
  • Organize the essay with an introduction, a thesis, support paragraphs, and a conclusion.

The Critical Response Essay – Rough Draft

  • Must be at least 3 properly formatted pages in length or 750 words (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. resource.
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of draft
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
    • For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Word 2013 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.resource for additional guidance.
  • Must include a clear thesis statement. For more information about writing thesis statements, visit the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and review Chapters 4 and 5 of Essentials of College Writing.
  • Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
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  • Must use at least 1 scholarly source in addition to the course text. Scholarly source should be found in the Ashford Library.
    • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
  • Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. guide.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. See the Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. resource in the Ashford Writing Center for specifications.

Which of the following family therapists is best known for his/her conjoint approach to treatment?

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  1. The “Competencies for Addressing Spiritual and Religious Issues in Counseling” were developed by which of the following divisions of the American Counseling Association?a.Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counselingb.Association for Religion, Philosophy, and Spirituality in Counselingc.American Pastoral Counselors Associationd.There is not a division of the American Counseling Association that developed these competencies.

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QUESTION 2

  1. The first person to introduce the subjects of consciousness, spiritualism, and psychical research into the mental health fields was:a.Carl Jungb.Abraham Maslowc.William Jamesd.Sigmund Freud

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QUESTION 3

  1. The core practice of transpersonal counseling includes which of the following:a.Mindfulnessb.Yogac.Biofeedbackd.All of the above

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QUESTION 4

  1. Which of the following is one of the “Competencies for Addressing Spiritual and Religious Issues in Counseling”?a.The professional counselor can describe the similarities and differences between spirituality and religion, including the basic beliefs of various spiritual systems, major world religions, agnosticism, and atheism.b.The professional counselor recognizes that the client’s beliefs (or absence of beliefs) about spirituality and/or religion are central to his or her worldview but cannot influence psychosocial functioning.c.The professional counselor can identify the limits of his or her understanding of the client’s spiritual and/or religious perspective and is acquainted with religious and spiritual resources, including leaders, who can join in counseling sessions with the counselor and client.d.All of the above

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QUESTION 5

  1. The family life spiral is:a.An example of family declineb.A linear modelc.An example of a life stressord.A developmental model

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QUESTION 6

  1. The relational-cultural theory emphasizes the vital rolea.that relationships and connectedness with others play in the lives of women.b.of a spiritual or religious perspective in providing women with strength.c.that siblings play in the shaping of personalityd. in understanding how early childhood is a crucial factor in a woman’s personality development.

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QUESTION 7

  1. Within the transpersonal states of functioning, which of the following developmental lines or stages exist?a.cognitiveb.vision logicc.psychicd.all of the above

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QUESTION 8

  1. Which of the following family therapists is best known for his/her conjoint approach to treatment?a.Satirb.Bowenc.Haleyd.Minuchin

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QUESTION 9

  1. Self-in-relation theory is the work of:a.Sharf and Bemb.Jordan and Surreyc.Jean Baker Millerd.Betty Freidan

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QUESTION 10

  1. Which of the following is not a fundamental principle of feminist counselors?a.The personal is politicalb.A commitment to social changec.A commitment to the establishment of an authoritarian relationshipd.Honoring women’s experiences and appreciating their perspectives, values, and strengths

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QUESTION 11

  1. According to transpersonalism:a.Healthy development is marked by one’s advancement from personal to transpersonal concerns.b.Healthy development is marked by one’s quality of relationships.c.Healthy development is impossible to define.d.Healthy development is not a goal.

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QUESTION 12

  1. The term _______________ means beyond the personal, ego, or self.a.archetypalb.transpersonalc.reductionisticd.monistic

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QUESTION 13

  1. A counselor directing family members to engage in a communication game to examine how their incongruent messages lead to pain and lower self-esteem is following which approach to family therapy?
    A counselor directing family members to engage in a communication game to examine how their incongruent messages lead to pain and lower self-esteem is following which approach to family therapy?
    a.Conjointb.Transgenerationalc.Narratived.Structural

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QUESTION 14

  1. A multifaceted process, occurring across the life span is called:a.Gender role identificationb.Gender biasc.Genderficationd.Gender role socialization

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QUESTION 15

  1. One of the primary goals of transpersonal counseling is to:a.Bring the client to an acceptable level of mental healthb.Bring the client to a point where he or she can begin to work on transpersonal issuesc.Take the client into the realm of transcendence, unity, and extraordinary mental healthd.None of the above

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QUESTION 16

  1. The term used to describe a family system’s tendency to maintain predictable interactional processes is:a.Family project processb.Cyberneticsc.Centripetald.Family homeostatis

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QUESTION 17

  1. Which of the following family therapists is best known for his/her strategic approach to treatment?a.Satirb.Bowenc.Haleyd.Minuchin

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QUESTION 18

  1. Two major disorders given a great deal of attention in feminist literature are:a.Personality disorders and bipolar disordersb.Borderline personality disorders and hypertensionc.Eating disorders and PTSDd.Insomnia and PTSD

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QUESTION 19

  1. ___________ wrote that Kohlberg’s model of moral development was more applicable to men than women.a.Carol Gilliganb.Barbara Herlihyc.Vivian Carroll McCollumd.Nancy Chodorow

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QUESTION 20

  1. ________________ occurs when a family modifies problem behaviors yet maintains its present structure.a.First order changeb.Second order changec.Third order changed.Fourth order change

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QUESTION 21

  1. Which of the following family therapists is best known for his/her structural approach to treatment:a.Satirb.Bowenc.Haleyd.Minuchin

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QUESTION 22

  1. Teasing out stressors poses a challenge for the family counselor because of the family’s:a.Mistrust of therapyb.Many storiesc.Multigenerational issuesd.Severity of pain

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QUESTION 23

  1. A strategy for empowering clients is to involve them in naming their problem and participating in directing the counseling process. This strategy is called:a.Self-disclosureb.Gender role analysisc.Demystifying the counseling processd.Client empowerment

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QUESTION 24

  1. Although the theoretical underpinnings of transpersonal theory can be credited to a number of individuals, theories, and philosophical approaches to mental health and spiritual experience, _____________ has emerged as the primary leader of this burgeoning field.a.Groffb.Wilberc.Jungd.Maslow

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QUESTION 25

  1. The term used to describe one of the perceptual sets people use when looking at society and their place in it is:a.Gender schemab.Egalitarianc.Engendered livesd.None of the above

. Identify Piaget’s stages of cognitive development.

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Text: Psychology Core Concepts: Zimbardo, Johnson and Hamilton 7TH EDITION (978-0-205183463) I cant found the text online maybe you can

Or You can access The Discovering Psychology video series on the internet for free!

  1. Go to www.learner.org
  2. Click on the blue tab near the top that reads “view programs”
  3. Many film series will be listed. They are in alphabetical order. Scroll down to Discovering Psychology: Updated Edition. Click on it.
  4. All 26 episodes from the series are listed in order. Double click on the box that says “VoD” next to the episode you wish to view. That’s it! Type 1 page for each ½ hour video unit where you submit bullets outlining the content of each ½ hour lecture (not more than one page in length) AND, SEPARATELY, ANSWER ALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS FROM THE ATTACHED/ENCLOSED PACKET( state each question before each of your responses. Make sure you cite page references from the text for each of your answers). ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS CAN BE FOUND IN VIDEO AND TEXT INSIDE FRONT AND BACK COVER OF TEXT WILL TELL YOU WHAT CHAPTERS CORRELATE WITH WHICH VIDEOS).

Objectives 5

After viewing the television program and completing the assigned readings, you should be able to:

1. State the primary interest of developmental psychologists.

2. Describe the various ways that development is documented, including longitudinal, cross sectional and sequential.

3. Describe cognitive development across the lifespan.

4. Identify Piaget’s stages of cognitive development.

5. Describe some contemporary perspectives on early cognitive development.

6. Describe physical development across the lifespan.

7. Describe how habituation studies can be used on infants to determine what they can understand.

8. Describe several ways that we know infants are not born as blank slates, but instead, come equipped with temperaments, preferences, and biases.

9. Describe several ways that the environment is known to affect skills and behaviors.

Objectives 6

After viewing the television program and completing the assigned readings, you should be able to:

1. Describe the structure of language, including syntax, grammar, and semantics.

2. Define a child’s “language making capacity.”

3. Provide evidence of the universality of language acquisition and the way it progresses.

4. Explain Chomsky’s hypothesis that humans are born with an innate biological capacity for language acquisition.

5. Explain how “motherese” (or “parentese”) helps babies learn to communicate.

6. Describe the use of intonation by both young children and adults in their communication with each other.

Explain the impact of racism and privilege on social work practice.

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Discussion1 : Racism and Privilege

In many societies certain groups possess more resources and hold more power than other groups. In some of these societies, racial discrimination and racial tension also exist. While members of the societies may openly acknowledge that unequal distribution of power and racism are present in their society, many fail to examine the complex relationships between privilege and racism. Social workers must understand this complex relationship so they can educate and empower their clients. Empowerment is the cornerstone of social work practice.

In the book Black Empowerment, the author,Barbara Solomon, writes, “Empowerment refers to a process whereby persons who belong to a stigmatized social category throughout their lives can be assisted to develop and increase skills in the exercise of interpersonal influence and the performance of valued social roles” (p. 6).

Empowerment practice is based on a collaborative relationship between worker and client, initiated to promote the client’s power through self-actualization, self-determination, and the fulfillment of personal goals (Gutierrez, Parsons, & Cox, 1998). Further, this process includes increasing your clients’ awareness of the structural oppression that exists and its impact on them. It is the role of social workers to empower clients and to bring about awareness of the inequalities that exist in society. This is done two fold—through work with clients on the micro and mezzo levels and on a macro level through work in organizations and communities.

Social workers cannot effectively empower clients without first understanding the mechanisms of oppression and how they impact their day-to-day work. Then social workers can recognize the impact on their clients’ lives and apply the appropriate skills.  

To prepare: Review the case study “Working With Individuals: The Case of Mary.”
 
·      Post an explanation of the relationship between racism and privilege.


·      Furthermore, explain how the concepts of racism and privilege relate to “Working With Individuals: The Case of Mary.”
 
·      Explain the impact of racism and privilege on social work practice.
 
·      Provide recommendations for how you as a social worker might use an empowerment perspective when responding to Mary.


 ·      Be specific and provide examples from the case. Also, identify specific skills social workers might employ.