Programs That Are Designed to Educate Patients and Family Members

question 27

Multiple Choice

Programs that are designed to educate patients and family members about a specific mental disorder in order to help alleviate stress and identify positive coping skills are called

• A) cognitive-behavioral therapy.
• B) dialectal-behavioral therapy.
• C) life skills education.
• D) psychoeducation.

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Definitions:

WAIS Scores

Scores derived from the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, a standardized test designed to measure adult intelligence.

Percent

A mathematical term describing a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.

Intelligence Test

A standardized assessment designed to measure human intelligence and cognitive abilities.

WAIS

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale is a test created for assessing the intelligence levels of adults and older adolescents.