Financial Concerns, the Advent and Increased Frequency of Managed-Care Structuring

question 34

Multiple Choice

Financial concerns, the advent and increased frequency of managed-care structuring and cutbacks in resources have all led to the increased necessity of:

• A) Psychoeducational groups
• B) Single-session groups
• C) Counseling groups
• D) Brief groups

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Definitions:

Behavior Therapies

A range of therapies that focus on changing maladaptive behaviors through conditioning and other learning principles.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A complex disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that cannot be explained by any underlying medical condition and does not improve with rest.

Scientist-practitioner Gap

The divide between academic research in psychology and its practical application in clinical settings.

Psychotherapy

A general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist, or other mental health provider, involving a variety of techniques designed to improve the mental health of a client, or to improve group relationships (as in family therapy).