The Co-Occurrence of Different Disorders, Whereby Individuals Who Have One

question 6

Multiple Choice

The co-occurrence of different disorders, whereby individuals who have one mental disorder also suffer from another, is identified by the DSM as ____.

• A) comorbidity
• B) causality
• C) multiplicity
• D) specificity

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Definitions:

Deconstructive Listening

An approach to listening that involves critically analyzing and questioning the underlying assumptions and meanings of what is being communicated.

Empower

To provide an individual with the means or confidence to control their life and claim their rights, often by building self-esteem and independence.

Narrative Counselors

Therapists who use narrative therapy, focusing on the stories that individuals create about their lives and exploring ways to rewrite these narratives in more empowering ways.

Exception Questions

Questions asked within therapy to help clients identify times when the problem did not occur, suggesting alternative patterns or solutions.