Anxiety Treatment Options
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What is the primary purpose of the biopsychosocial model?

  • To develop a treatment plan for a specific disease
  • To identify a person's genetic predispositions
  • To understand a person's daily functioning within their environment (correct)
  • To diagnose mental health disorders
  • What does the biopsychosocial model consider when assessing a person?

  • Biological, psychological, and social factors (correct)
  • Only biological factors
  • Only social factors
  • Only psychological factors
  • What is an example of a 'support' in the biopsychosocial model?

  • A lack of social connections
  • A chronic illness
  • A mental health diagnosis
  • A supportive family environment (correct)
  • What does the biopsychosocial model emphasize when assessing a person's daily functioning?

    <p>The impact of environment on a person's daily functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a primary focus of the biopsychosocial model?

    <p>Identifying a person's mental health diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using the biopsychosocial model?

    <p>It provides a comprehensive understanding of a person's functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anxiety Treatments

    • Behavioral cognitive therapies are a common treatment for anxiety.
    • Relaxation techniques are used to help manage anxiety.
    • Drug therapy is an option for treating anxiety.
    • Support and self-help groups can provide assistance in overcoming anxiety.

    Factors Influencing Behavior

    • Social norms play a significant role in shaping human behavior.
    • The behavior of humans and other organisms is regulated by various means of social control.
    • Human behavior falls within a range, with some behaviors being more acceptable than others.

    Understanding Psychiatric Disorders

    • Psychiatric disorders are often viewed as medical conditions associated with specific symptoms and signs.
    • The biopsychosocial model is a theoretic construct that assesses a person's daily functioning within the context of their supports and stressors.

    Overcoming Psychiatric Disorders

    • A comprehensive approach is required to help oneself overcome psychiatric disorders, including the application of the biopsychosocial model.
    • Inculcation of values, creating a safe climate, laying the rules for love, and equal treatment can contribute to overcoming psychiatric disorders.

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    This quiz covers the common treatments for anxiety, including behavioral cognitive therapies, relaxation techniques, drug therapy, and support groups.

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