Founded in 1955, today this association has about 136,000 members and its stated purpose is to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
A. American Psychiatric Association
B. American Psychological Association
C. National Association of Social Workers
D. American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Q. 2Choice theory/reality therapy applies the principles of learning to the resolution of specific behavioral problems.
a. True
b. False
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Q. 3This association, with almost 10,000 members, is committed to the specialty practice of psychiatric mental health and its purpose is to focus on the prevention of mental health problems and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders.
A. American Psychiatric Association
B. American Psychological Association
C. National Association of Social Workers
D. American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Q. 4Rudolf Dreikurs is credited with popularizing the Adlerian approach in the United States.
a. True
b. False
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Q. 5This association has developed the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual and its main purpose is ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders.
A. American Psychiatric Association
B. American Psychological Association
C. National Association of Social Workers
D. American Psychiatric Nurses Association
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