The Science of Mental Health

Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines the types of treatments offered for psychological disorders?

What is the main focus of biological treatments for psychological disorders?

Which healthcare professionals are typically responsible for offering psychological interventions?

Which model suggests that an individual's biological makeup, psychological experiences, and social environment determine their risk for a psychological disorder?

Which of the following is true about the treatments offered at Bethlehem Hospital?

What is the term used to describe the effectiveness of a treatment under laboratory conditions?

What is the term used to describe the effectiveness of therapy in the real world?

What is the term commonly used to describe Bethlehem Hospital?

What were some of the living conditions at Bethlehem Hospital?

What did reformers advocate for in relation to Bethlehem Hospital?

Which approach to treating mental health concerns was prevalent for much of history?

What is the purpose of demonstrating evidence of what actually works in the medical model?

What do mental health professionals need to show about the treatments they use?

What is the difference between efficacy and effectiveness of a treatment?

Which organizations accredit mental health training programs?

What becomes more difficult once mental health providers begin to practice independently?

What do consumers, federal regulating bodies, medical insurance companies, and licensing boards demand in terms of mental health treatments?

What is the goal of evidence-based mental health treatments?

What do patients assume when they take a medication prescribed by a physician?

What has become important with the shift to the medical model in treating psychological disorders?