MrsColeman Is a Withdrawn Schizophrenia Patient

question 259

Multiple Choice

Mrs.Coleman is a withdrawn schizophrenia patient.To help her become more socially active,institutional staff members give her small plastic cards whenever she talks to someone.She is allowed to exchange these cards for candy and cigarettes.Staff members are making use of

• A) active listening.
• B) systematic desensitization.
• C) a token economy.
• D) classical conditioning.

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Definitions:

Effective Therapists

Therapy practitioners who demonstrate the ability to positively impact their clients' mental health through the application of evidence-based practices and interpersonal skills.

Clinician's Orientation

The philosophical or theoretical framework guiding a healthcare professional's approach to diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification of mental disorders used by healthcare professionals.

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results over multiple administrations or observations.