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Which term refers to the administration of psychotropic medications to treat psychological disorders?

  • Psychotherapy
  • Pharmacotherapy (correct)
  • Physical therapy
  • Speech therapy

    • What is the purpose of psychotherapy?

  • To reduce distress and improve daily functioning (correct)
  • To address communication difficulties
  • To cure or heal psychological disorders
  • To improve movement of the body

    • What misconception is commonly associated with psychotherapy?

  • It is primarily focused on medication administration
  • It is limited to mental health concerns
  • It is ineffective for treating psychological disorders
  • It only involves talking (correct)

    • What does therapy mean in a broader sense?

    <p>To reduce distress and improve daily functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the root word of pharmacotherapy?

    <p>Pharmacology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the root word of psychotherapy?

    <p>Therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does physical therapy primarily focus on?

    <p>Improving movement of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does speech therapy primarily address?

    <p>Communication difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of therapy involves a variety of psychological techniques to help individuals identify and change troublesome thoughts, feelings, or behaviors?

    <p>Psychotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the administration of psychotropic medications to treat psychological disorders?

    <p>Pharmacotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals are medical doctors specialized in the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders?

    <p>Psychiatrists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals are nurses with advanced training and education, able to prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in many states?

    <p>Psychiatric nurse practitioners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals have a doctorate in psychology and are qualified to diagnose and treat disorders of behavior, emotion, and thought?

    <p>Psychologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals typically treat individuals with more severe mental health concerns?

    <p>Clinical psychologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals focus on the learning and mental health needs of children and adolescents in the learning environment?

    <p>School psychologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals complete a master’s degree in social work and provide mental health care to a variety of populations in many different settings?

    <p>Clinical social workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals provide more than 60% of all mental health services in the United States?

    <p>Clinical social workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals are trained in advocacy work and work to create practical solutions for problems that may make mental health concerns harder to treat?

    <p>Clinical social workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals provide diagnostic assessment and counseling to individuals across the lifespan?

    <p>Mental health counselors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals are trained in the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders and practice in a variety of settings?

    <p>Therapists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals provide psychotherapy as part of their practice?

    <p>Psychologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals are trained to conduct and consume research as well as provide psychotherapy?

    <p>Psychologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals typically work with individuals who find it difficult to cope with and adjust to life crises and stressors?

    <p>Counseling psychologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals focus on the learning and mental health needs of children and adolescents in the learning environment?

    <p>School psychologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals provide more than 60% of all mental health services in the United States?

    <p>Clinical social workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals provide diagnostic assessment and counseling to individuals across the lifespan?

    <p>Mental health counselors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals are trained in advocacy work and work to create practical solutions for problems that may make mental health concerns harder to treat?

    <p>Clinical social workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals complete a master’s degree in social work and provide mental health care to a variety of populations in many different settings?

    <p>Clinical social workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals are medical doctors specialized in the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders?

    <p>Psychiatrists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental health professionals are nurses with advanced training and education, able to prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in many states?

    <p>Psychiatric nurse practitioners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the use of medication to treat psychological disorders?

    <p>Psychopharmacotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does psychotherapy primarily aim to improve?

    <p>Overall well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception is commonly associated with psychotherapy?

    <p>It only involves talking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the broader meaning of therapy?

    <p>To improve functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of therapy helps people improve the movement of their bodies?

    <p>Physical therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pharmacotherapy involve?

    <p>Prescribing and managing medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the connection between therapy and medication?

    <p>Therapy is the root word of pharmacotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does psychotherapy aim to help individuals identify and change?

    <p>Troublesome thoughts, feelings, or behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of physical therapy?

    <p>Improving movement of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the administration of psychotropic medications to treat psychological disorders called?

    <p>Psychopharmacotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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