The Characteristic Self-Protective Psychological Response of Becoming Insensitive and Unfeeling

question 52

Multiple Choice

The characteristic self-protective psychological response of becoming insensitive and unfeeling is termed

• A) psychic distancing.
• B) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• C) psychic numbing.
• D) emotional alienation.

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Definitions:

Treatment Nonadherence

The failure to follow healthcare providers' recommendations for prescribed treatments, medications, or interventions, which can lead to worsening conditions.

SMI

Stands for Serious Mental Illness, a term that describes mental disorders that significantly interfere with one or more major life activities.

Community Mental Health Center

A facility that provides a wide range of mental health services to the community, including therapy, counseling, and crisis intervention.

Supported Employment

A service model designed to help people with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions, find and maintain meaningful employment in mainstream job markets.