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HUSR 410 Midterm Flashcards

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a state of emotional and psychological imbalance

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crisis

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According to Kanel’s formula for increasing fxn, which comes first?

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changing the perception of the precipitating event

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in Chinese, crisis means

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both danger and opportunity

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4
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during a crisis state, a person is generally

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vulnerable

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the ego has been hypothesized to be the part of the mind that

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masters reality in order to fxn

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if a person in crisis doesn’t seek intervention, he will often

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return to a lower level of fxn, attempt suicide, become a crisis prone person

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the curvilinear model of anxiety suggests that the highest level of performance and optimal motivation occurs when someone experiences

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moderate anxiety

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the coconut grove fire occurred at

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a nightclub in Boston, 1942

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9
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Who was associated with the Wellesley project?

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Lindemann, Caplan

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Which is not one of Caplan’s 7 characterisitics of effective coping people?

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working through problems as fast as you can all at once

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What led to the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill in the 1950’s?

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the widespread use of psychiatric medications

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12
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What was the goal of the community mental health centers act of 1963?

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to create 1 community of mental health center per 100,000 people

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current health maintenance orgs view crisis intervention as

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cost effective

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which theoretical modality has been a contributing force to crisis intervention?

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pscyhoanalytic, cognitive, humanisitic

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15
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nonmalificence refers to the ethical idea of

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doing no harm to clients

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16
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guide to behaviors that are deemed good for society and each individual

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ethics

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17
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the use of paraprofessionals to provide crisis intervention is controversial for many mental health professionals

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true

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ethical issues usually deal with

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boundary violations, improper/incompetent practice, breach of confidentiality

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countertransference problems can often be addressed when a counselor seeks their own self-awareness through personal therapy

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true

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20
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example of dual relationship

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sex with a client

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21
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clients may waive the right to privilege if they wish the counselor to share certain info in court

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privileged communication

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22
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which isn’t mandatory for a crisis worker to report to authorities?

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marital affair

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23
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evidence based practice helps clients receive the most competent service possible

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true

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24
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preparation and practices that integrate multicultural and culture specific awareness, knowledge and skills

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multicultural counseling

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cultural sensitivity isn’t really an ethical mandate

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false

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during which stage of development cultural sensitivity might a therapist be hypervigilant and confused in determining cultural significance of clients’ actions?

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burden of considering culture

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27
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which refers to behaviors and traditions of all or most humans regardless of race, ethnicity or culture?

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etic

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28
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which ethnic group might be most likely to deal with family enmeshment?

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Latinos

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29
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a typical crisis issue for a gay individual might be

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disclosing their sexual orientation to others

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30
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Kanel’s ABC model of crisis intervention is based lossely on

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Jone’s ABC method of crisis management

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the “A” section of the ABC model focuses on

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developing/maintaining rapport

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32
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which technique is considered a basic attending skill?

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verbal following, open-ended questions, paraphrasing

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33
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which type of question would be most effective in gathering factual info?

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close-ended

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34
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which type of question allows clients an opportunity to explore their thoughts and feelings without feeling interrogated?

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open-ended

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35
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the best time to use clarifying is

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when the counselor isn’t quite sure of what the client just said

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36
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when a client is crying, the best technique would be

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reflection of feelings

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37
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which statement most expresses and emotion?

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I feel mad

38
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which is the most true about the “B” section of the ABC model?

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it focuses on the client’s presenting crisis

39
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which is considered an ethical check?

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suicide, homicide, organic issues

40
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in the coping stage, a crisis worker might offer which as a coping strategy?

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12 step programs, stress management, bibliotherapy

41
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the meaning a client has for the precipitating event is also referred to as a

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perception

42
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which type of statement lets clients know that their feelings are normal and understandable?

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validation

43
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which type of statement provides factual info and current stats about a problem?

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education

44
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when beginning the coping section, the 1st thing a counselor should do is

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help the client’s explore their own attempts at coping

45
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which would be grounds for involuntary hospitalization?

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suicide, gravely disabled, danger to others

46
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who is best known as a founding father of modern suicidology?

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Norman Farberow

47
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crisis workers should only conduct a suicide assessment when

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a client seeks counseling for any presenting problem

48
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which is not a typical symptom or clue that someone is suicidal

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feeling hopeful/powerful

49
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an effective intervention for a middle risk suicidal client would be

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written no-suicide contract

50
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a high risk suicidal client typically has

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a suicidal plan, the means for killing themselves, and strong suicidal ideation

51
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non-suicidal self-injury is often referred to as

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self mutilative behavior

52
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which program was created to help teens suffering from NSSI?

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SAFE

53
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which is a risk factor for violence against others?

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delusions

54
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during a psychotic decompensation, a person usually experiences

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hallucinations

55
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when someone can’t provide themselves with food, water, cleanliness and other basic needs,they are often referred to as

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gravely disabled

56
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the MSE is

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a formal assessment tool

57
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which section of the MSE would focus on whether a person was hearing voices?

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perception

58
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the purpose of assessing for signs of suicide is

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to determine the risk level

59
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which statement is true about suicide assessment?

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there is validity and reliability in several scales

60
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during a developmental crisis, the roles of all the family members

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change as one person’s role changes

61
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the task during the infancy stage is

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helping the infant develop trust that his needs will be met

62
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in which stage is the child searching for an identity and differentiation from parents?

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adolescence

63
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homeostasis in a family refers to

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stability

64
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structural family therapy would say that the fxn of a family is

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to provide support/nurturance and create children who can fxn in society

65
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which type of boundary occurs when the pattern btwn members is emotional distance?

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disengagement

66
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which isn’t a subsystem within a family?

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childhood

67
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teens may engage in self-destructive behaviors in order to meet which needs?

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autonomy and nurturance

68
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which is an example of cyberbullying?

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taking unflattering pictures, hurtful messages, spreading rumors

69
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which would be a promising intervention in a bullying prevention program?

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developing consistent rules against bullying

70
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which is most true about teen pregnancy?

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California has the highest rate in US

71
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which is the least likely reason for a teen to runaway from home?

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street life is extremely glamorous and exciting

72
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what would be a goal for family therapy in dealing with a runaway teen?

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deparentifying the child

73
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what % of persons with eating disorders are female?

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90-95%

74
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in which eating disorder is the person most likely to refuse to maintain adequate nutrition?

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anorexia

75
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goal of crisis intervention

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increase client’s fxning

76
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father of modern crisis intervention

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Caplan

77
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a stressor that triggers a crisis is often referred to as a precipitating event

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true

78
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some anxiety helps motivate people to work through a crisis

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true

79
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nonprofessionals were used to provide crisis intervention at the Wellesley project

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true

80
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cognitive behavioral models have contributed much to the practice of crisis intervention

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true

81
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basic attending skills help develop/maintain rapport

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true

82
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ABC model tends to have more structure than long term therapy

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true

83
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crisis workers try to identify

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precipitating event, perceptions/impairments in fxning

84
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a high risk suicidal client usually must be hospitalized for a brief time

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true

85
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it is common for depressed individuals to think about death

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true

86
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a no suicide contract is a good idea for a

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middle risk client

87
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psychosocial task for a toddler is to develop a sense of autonomy

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true

88
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the midlife crisis also includes the empty nest syndrome

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true

89
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cyberbullying is often done on social websites or through texting

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true

90
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developmental crisis are often expeted

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true

91
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the elderly struggle with the need for integrity vs. despair

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true

92
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families often go into crisis states because of structural failings

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true

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