If a Patient Was in a Depressive Phase of Their

question 18

Multiple Choice

If a patient was in a depressive phase of their bipolar disorder, an interpersonal therapist would:

• A)treat the depressive phase in a similar manner to unipolar depression.
• B)not prescribe the patient a "sick role" as in unipolar depression.
• C)not treat the patient because interpersonal therapy is not appropriate.
• D)treat the patient with a non-standardized interpersonal approach to therapy.

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Definitions:

Posttraumatic Growth

Positive psychological change experienced as a result of the struggle with highly challenging life circumstances.

Adolescent Years

A developmental phase following childhood, marked by puberty, psychological growth, and heightened exploration of identity, typically occurring from ages 13 to 19.

Catastrophe

A sudden and widespread disaster that significantly disrupts the functioning of a community or society.

Shock Stage

The initial phase in the stress response where the body reacts to a stressor with physiological and psychological symptoms.