A psychologist who supports the multicultural model would most likely say that ____.
a. some cultures value family identity more than individuality
b. Western cultures value belongingness over individualism
c. European American therapists ignore problems within the person
d. almost all non-Western cultures value individuality over collectivity
Question 2The fact that Dr. Samuels and Dr. Yang both agree that young Anthony has some sort of mood disorder reflects the construct of validity.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Anita's therapist suggests that she enter into a therapy group that the therapist is starting. Which feature is least likely to be a benefit Anita will experience from participating in group therapy?
a. getting special attention from her therapist that she would not get in private sessions
b. developing new communication skills, social skills, and insights
c. becoming involved in a social situation so the therapist can observe Anita's behavior
d. getting strong social and emotional support from those with similar issues
Question 4The Diagnosis and Statistical Manual has included descriptions of disorders unique to childhood since the first edition.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Alicia and Isaac are planning to get married. Before they begin to make plans, they want to ensure that they can deal effectively with conflicts that might arise from being raised in very different cultures. Among the potential problems they might encounter are their respective roles in the relationship and how to communicate their feelings to each other. They would most likely seek out a therapist who specializes in ____.
a. cognitivetherapy c. couples therapy
b. behavioral therapy d. group therapy
Question 6The authors of the text propose that classification systems improve research efforts related to developmental psychopathology.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7The conjoint family therapeutic approach developed by Virginia Satir stresses ____.
a. the importance of teaching message-sending and message-receiving skills to family members
b. the importance of shifting the balance of power from the identified patient to the entire family
c. that most family problems arise because family members are too involved with one another
d. that most family problems arise because family members are not sufficiently involved with one another