Which Statement Most Accurately Reflects the Cost of Integrated Behavioral

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which statement most accurately reflects the cost of integrated behavioral health care?

• A) It is more expensive in the short term but better outcomes may offer cost savings in the long run.
• B) It is less expensive in the short term but more expensive in the long run.
• C) Non-integrated care results in lower costs for individuals with severe mental illness.
• D) Treatment of mental health issues increases overall health-care costs.

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Definitions:

Pretenders

Individuals who feign or simulate certain attributes, skills, or illnesses for various purposes, potentially deceiving others.

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of behavioral, cognitive, or emotional symptoms that cause distress, impairment, and significantly deviate from cultural norms, often requiring clinical intervention.

Hypnosis

A state of focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and increased suggestibility used for therapeutic purposes.

Dangerous Acts

Behaviors or activities that pose a significant risk of causing harm or injury to oneself or others.