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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Type of provider (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter introduced the biopsychosocial model?

<p>Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What does the efficacy of a treatment indicate?

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

What does the effectiveness of a treatment indicate?

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

Which organizations accredit mental health training programs?

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

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

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

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