During Her Intake Interview, Jody's Psychiatrist Asks for a Familial

question 67

Multiple Choice

During her intake interview, Jody's psychiatrist asks for a familial history of mental disorders, as well as for details about her childhood friends, neighborhood, and schools. The psychiatrist is gathering information related to the influence of _____ on development.

• A) biology and environment
• B) biology
• C) environment
• D) cognitive acuity and coping skills

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Definitions:

Biological Therapies

Also called biomedical therapies, treatments that reduce or eliminate the symptoms of psychological disorders by altering aspects of body functioning.

Drug Therapy

The use of pharmaceutical drugs to treat or manage symptoms of various medical conditions or diseases.

Therapeutic Alliance

The collaborative bond and relationship between a therapist and client, seen as crucial for effective therapy and client progress.

Psychodynamic Therapies

Treatments that stress the importance of the unconscious mind, extensive interpretation by the therapist, and the role of early childhood experiences in the development of an individual’s problems.