Central to Understanding Who a Client Is and What Problems

question 9

Multiple Choice

Central to understanding who a client is and what problems are encountered is the idea that

• A)everyone is a client
• B)problems are a normal part of life
• C)resources are critical for success
• D)the support network must be utilized

Explain the historical and cultural context of the understanding and treatment of psychological disorders.

Identify the role of cognitive processes in psychological disorders.

Recognize the societal and personal implications of diagnosing and treating psychological disorders.

Understand the importance of attributional styles in cognitive psychology and their impact on mental health.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (ideas, beliefs, values, or emotional reactions).

Collective Unconscious

A concept in Jungian psychology referring to the part of the unconscious mind shared among beings of the same species, housing archetypes.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, thereby influencing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Shaping

Shaping is a method of behavior modification that uses reinforcement strategies to guide a subject towards a desired behavior gradually.