A Type of Therapy in Which Several Clients Meet Regularly

question 217

Multiple Choice

A type of therapy in which several clients meet regularly to discuss problems under the guidance of a single therapist is called ______ therapy.

• A) social
• B) informal
• C) group
• D) Gestalt

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Definitions:

Deinstitutionalization Movement

A social movement during the mid-20th century aimed at treating people with mental illnesses in community settings rather than in isolated psychiatric hospitals.

DSM-IV

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, is a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association outlining criteria for the classification and diagnosis of mental disorders.

Mental Disorders

A rephrased definition might be: A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, potentially causing significant distress or impairment in daily functioning.

Mental Illness

A broad range of conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior, often diagnosed through clinical assessment.