A Native American Patient Sadly Describes a Difficult Childhood

question 4

Multiple Choice

A Native American patient sadly describes a difficult childhood. The patient abused alcohol as a teenager but stopped 10 years ago. The patient now says, "I feel stupid and good for nothing. I don't help my people." How should the treatment team focus planning for this patient?

• A) Psychopharmacological and somatic therapies should be central techniques.
• B) Apply a psychoanalytical approach, focused on childhood trauma.
• C) Depression and alcohol abuse should be treated concurrently.
• D) Use a holistic approach, including mind, body, and spirit.

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Definitions:

Personal Initiative

The self-starting and proactive action that an individual takes to go beyond the basic requirements and bring about positive change.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in activities for their own sake, deriving pleasure and satisfaction from the activities themselves rather than external rewards.

Basic Psychological Needs

Essential motivational drives related to autonomy, competence, and relatedness, which humans need to foster well-being and growth.

Self-Determination Theory

A theory of motivation that suggests people are driven to grow and change by three innate and universal psychological needs: competence, autonomy, and relatedness.