The Four Conditions Under Which Helping Is Most Likely to Occur

question 13

Multiple Choice

The four conditions under which helping is most likely to occur include: someone trained and/or capable as a helper,someone willing to offer help,a setting conducive to helping,and

• A)help offered by a professional versus a paraprofessional helper.
• B)a client seeking help.
• C)a reluctant client who has been mandated to seek help.
• D)a client who denies needing or wanting help.

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Definitions:

Mental Illness

A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood, and may significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life.

Chemical Imbalances

A theory suggesting that mental health disorders are associated with changes in the biochemical balance in the brain.

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that lists different categories of mental disorders and the criteria for diagnosing them.

Axis V

Part of the DSM-IV used to evaluate a person's level of functioning; replaced in DSM-5 with a broader emphasis on individual assessments.