Domain 3 CASAC Prep, Questions with accurate answers, 100% Accurate. Graded A

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Domain 3 CASAC Prep, Questions with accurate answers, 100% Accurate. Graded A An irresistible impulse is called a (an): A - compulsion B - delusion C - hallucinations D - obsession - ✔✔-... A - compulsion Which of the following is characterized by a multiplicity of physical complaints not restricted to any coherent symptom pattern and unrealistic fear of diseases? A - somatoform disease B - hypochondriacs C - pain disorder D - chronic pain disorder - ✔✔-B - hypochondriacs Personality disorders are: A - reactions to stress B - Intrapsychic disturbances C - episodic D - maladaptive ways perceiving, thinking, and relating - ✔✔-D - maladaptive ways perceiving, thinking, and relating The word "abnormal" literally means behavior that: A - can be considered rude or unbecoming B - interferes with the well-being of the individual C - is not normal because it deviates from an expected standard D - is undesirable - ✔✔-C - is not normal because it deviates from an expected standard Which of the following terms refers to a mental condition of relatively short duration? A - episodic B - acute C - chronic D - factitious - ✔✔-B - acute Which of the following terms refers to a mental condition of relatively long duration? A - episodic B - acute C - chronic D - responsive - ✔✔-C - chronic A mental exam does NOT assess: A - educational level B - appearance C - speech D - thought process - ✔✔-A - educational level Your dually-diagnosed client, stabilized on medication for his psychiatric disorder, decides he wants to quit smoking. You should: A - advise him to select a quit date within the next two weeks B - encourage him to use the nicotine patch or gum C - consult with his physician regarding nicotine/medication reaction D - suggest he cut down the number of cigarettes daily for 2 weeks before quitting - ✔✔-C - consult with his physician regarding nicotine/medication reaction The primary goal of a mental status exam is to measure the client's orientation to _____________ , ________________ , and _______________. A - reality ; fantasy ; future B - problems ; needs ; goals C - emotions ; thoughts ; ideas D - person ; place ; time - ✔✔-D - person ; place ; time When treating clients with co - occurring disorders it is important to : A - decrease program structure to accommodate client mood B - ensure treatment stage is consistent with client's state of change C - ensure treatment stage is one step ahead of client's stage of change D - increase programs structure to accommodate client mood - ✔✔-B - ensure treatment stage is consistent with client's state of change When treatment women with co-occurring disorders who have children it is important to: A - make sure the needs of the children come first B - make sure the needs of the mother come first C - make sure the need of the mother and the children are addressed simultaneously D - make sure the needs of the extended family come first - ✔✔-C - make sure the need of the mother and the children are addressed simultaneously Factors often cited as responsible for unsuccessful treatment programs for Hispanic Americans include all of the following EXCEPT: A - confusion caused my language barriers B - viewing the Hispanic culture as heterogeneous C - the inequality of services provided D - culturally determined stereotypes - ✔✔-B - viewing the Hispanic culture as heterogeneous In order to fill gaps in services to minority clients, communities should include all of the following except: A - education and training B - diagnosis and intervention C - segregated treatment programs D - integrated treatment programs with cultural programming - ✔✔-C - segregated treatment programs Which of the following is a true statement? A - Minority counselors always have a more positive outcome with minority clients B - Minority counselors are naturally better suited to counsel minority clients C - there are many factors which can inhibit minority-on-minority treatment D - both A & B are correct - ✔✔-C - there are many factors which can inhibit minority-on-minority treatment Cultural Sensitivity: A - must increase for treatment to be more effective B - looks only at race not sex C - is important for all counselors, regardless of their own cultural background D - both A & C - ✔✔-D - both A & C Chemical dependency affects people with varied personalities, cultures, and lifestyles. To be effective in counseling these diverse populations, a counse [Show More]

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