Before Deciding on the Particular Form of Treatment for an Individual

question 58

Multiple Choice

Before deciding on the particular form of treatment for an individual, a therapist needs to

• A) find out what medications the individual is taking to check for drug interactions.
• B) meet with close family members to apprise them of the situation.
• C) identify the problem and its causes.
• D) make a prognosis in consultation with a psychiatrist.
• E) explore the patient's repressed issues from childhood.

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behaviors

Actions or behaviors intended to cause harm or discomfort to others.

Valuing Being Right

The importance placed on the need to be correct or to have correct opinions, often at the expense of relationships or social harmony.

Tendency to Conform

The inclination of individuals to align their attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors with those of a group due to real or imagined group pressure.

Romantic Love

An intense, positive emotion that involves sexual attraction, feelings of caring, and the belief that one is in love.