An Issue of Concern to Those Treating Individuals with Mental

question 181

Multiple Choice

An issue of concern to those treating individuals with mental disorders is whether the therapists need to "fix" the brain or the mind. At this time, the explanations and treatments that are in the ascendance are:

• A) behavioural explanations and treatments.
• B) biological explanations and treatments.
• C) psychodynamic explanations and treatments.
• D) humanist explanations and treatments.

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Definitions:

Direct Practice

The application of social work theories and methods to help individuals, families, and groups directly.

Evolution

The gradual development or change of something over a period of time, often seen in biological contexts.

Group Work

Collaborative efforts where individuals come together to achieve a common goal, often used in educational and therapeutic settings.

Settlement Houses

community-based organizations, historically established in inner urban areas, to provide various services to immigrants and the poor.