PSYC CH 16

Who led the reform efforts for mental health care in the United States?

Dorothea Dix

Which treatment modality involves 5-10 people with the same issue or concern meeting together with a trained clinician?

structural family therapy

According to research, how does the public view children and teens with mental health disorders?

Over 1,300 U.S. adults believe children with depression are prone to violence.

What is the emphasis in humanistic therapy?

client's present and future

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in 2008, ________ of adults received treatment for a mental health issue.

13.4%

Aversive conditioning is a ________.

counterconditioning technique that pairs an unpleasant stimulant with an undesirable behavior

What is the goal of humanistic therapy?

helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves

Jarl makes several minor mistakes during his conversational French class. Instead of thinking, "everyone makes mistakes sometimes," he thinks, "I am so stupid." What kind of cognitive distortion is this?

overgeneralization

In medieval times, abnormal behaviors were viewed as a sign that a person was ________.

possessed by demons

A school counselor leads a support group for children whose parents have AIDS. The counselor focuses on defining AIDS, discussing treatment and side effects of treatment, and how the children can develop coping mechanisms. This exemplifies ________.

psycho-educational treatment