The Science of Mental Health
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Which profession is typically associated with providing biological treatments for psychological disorders?

  • Psychiatrists (correct)
  • Social workers
  • Psychologists
  • Psychiatric nurse practitioners
  • Which profession is typically associated with providing psychological interventions for psychological disorders?

  • Social workers
  • Psychologists (correct)
  • Psychiatric nurse practitioners
  • Psychiatrists
  • Which profession is typically more concerned with the social environment in the treatment of psychological disorders?

  • Psychiatrists
  • Social workers (correct)
  • Psychiatric nurse practitioners
  • Psychologists
  • According to the biopsychosocial model, what determines an individual's risk for a psychological disorder?

    <p>Interaction of biological makeup, psychological experiences, and social environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Treating the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of psychological interventions for psychological disorders?

    <p>Treating the mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor determines the types of treatments offered for psychological disorders?

    <p>Type of provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is it common for individuals to need to try multiple treatment approaches before experiencing improvement?

    <p>Yes, it is common</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model suggests that the risk for a psychological disorder is determined by the interaction of biological makeup, psychological experiences, and social environment?

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

    Which chapter introduced the biopsychosocial model?

    <p>Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model has been the basis for attempts to treat mental health concerns for much of history?

    <p>The spiritual model</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To demonstrate evidence of what actually works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who demands the standards of evidence-based practice in mental health treatments?

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

    What does the efficacy of a treatment indicate?

    <p>The treatment works under strictly controlled conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the effectiveness of a treatment indicate?

    <p>The treatment works in the real world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizations accredit mental health training programs?

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

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

    <p>Overseeing the use of evidence-based mental health treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>They consistently improve patient outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of medical insurance companies in demanding evidence-based practice?

    <p>To provide funding for evidence-based treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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