Which Factor Has Influenced the Advancement in the Treatment of Mental

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which factor has influenced the advancement in the treatment of mental illness?

• A) The movement of clients out of mental institutions to the community
• B) A better understanding of the neurobiology of mental illness
• C) More interest in helping persons with mental illness
• D) A change in the culture about what constitutes mental illness

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Definitions:

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).

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative patterns of thought to improve emotional well-being and behavior.

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning techniques.

Bulimia

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.