The Science of Mental Health

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

  • Psychological experiences of the individual
  • Biological makeup of the individual (correct)
  • Type of provider and their training background
  • Social environment of the individual

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

  • Treating the mind
  • Treating the social environment
  • Treating the body
  • Treating the brain (correct)

Which healthcare professionals are typically responsible for offering psychological interventions?

  • Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners
  • Psychologists and therapists (correct)
  • Social workers
  • All of the above

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

<p>Biopsychosocial model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Efficacy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Effectiveness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term commonly used to describe Bethlehem Hospital?

<p>Bedlam (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the living conditions at Bethlehem Hospital?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did reformers advocate for in relation to Bethlehem Hospital?

<p>Better conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Spirituality and fear (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To meet the demands of consumers and regulating bodies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They are scientifically proven to work (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Efficacy refers to therapy working under strictly controlled conditions, while effectiveness refers to therapy working in the real world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organizations accredit mental health training programs?

<p>APA, CSWE, and CACREP (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Overseeing use of evidence-based treatments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rigorous testing of risks and side effects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To improve patient outcomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It has been scientifically proven to work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Demonstrating evidence of what actually works (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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