Chap. 13 Quiz: SW & Services in Mental Health

person-centered

Kim, a psychotherapist takes a positive view of individuals, believing that they tend to move toward becoming fully functioning. In her practice, Kim emphasizes congruence, unconditional postivie regard & empathic understanding. Kim's theoretical orientation is consistent with that of _______ therapy

Borderline

Lucia's life is characterized by instability ---- in t\interpersonal relationships, in her views of herself, & in her emotions. She is impulsive & can strike out at others or at herself with almost no warning. Lucia has most likely been diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

posttraumatic stress disorder

Luis, a retired Army officer, was wounded in Iraq, recovered & returned to duty, wounded again, recovered & retunred to duty & then severly wounded, suffering leg & spinal injuries as well as a head injury. Although Luis has recovered a substantial amount of function, he is often very uncomfortable in crowds, startles at loud sounds, has flashbacks in which his anxiety is oberwhelming, & has nightmares from which awakens, screaming. The symptoms Luis is experiencing are consistent with ________

Neurocognitive disorder

Alzheimer's disease is a type of _______

Major depression

Anna has a good job, friends who care about her, & normally satisfying social life. However, she has recently been withdrawing socially & rarely goes out with even her closest friends or family. She seems too sad most of the time & sometimes cries w/o apparent reason. Her work performance has declined sharply & the reprimands she received seem to drive her further into darkness. She has trouble sleeping & seems almost never to be hungry. Recently, she has begun thinking about suicide. Anna's symptoms are most consistent with __________

panic attacks

Phillip is working by himself in his office on a particular complex document when his heart begins to race & he has trouble getting his breath,, He is sweating & dizzy & fears he will pass out. The feeling goes away & he forgets about it unti, while in a meeting, he has the same experience. When it happens a third time, when he is reding on a crowded train, he decides to see his DR. fearing that he might have a heart problem like many in his family. After testing does not find a physiological reason for the episodes, Phillip is most likely to be diagnosed with _________

be provided by MSWs, but not by social workers with only a bachelor's degree

In general, psychotherapy can ________

Schizophrenia

Vonda believes that the government is monitoring her thoughts & she often overhears government agents talking about what they will do when they capture her. She rarely leaves her apartment except late at night & even then, in a disguise, to try to stay ahead of the agents. She has had no direct contact with her family for a number of yrs. alothough they recieve her disability payments & ensure her rent & other necessities are covered. Although her family has neals delivered to her, Vonda belives they have been poisoned & throws them out, preferring to eat food she scavenges from garbage cans. Vonda has most likely been diagnosed with ________

Comprehensive community support

________ involves establishing teams of professionals who are available in the community to work with people on a 24/7 basis

bipolar disorder

since high school, Piers has experienced periods during which he needs little sleep, is incredibly active, has racing thoughts & feels as though something absolutely wonderful will happen because he is so special & important. At first these periods were almost fun, but recently, they have become problematic, as he goes on wild spending sprees or bceomes so agitated that police are involved. Periods like this are characteristic of _______