Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder
a) are the terms from DSM-II and DSM-IV for the same basic disorder.
b) are genetically linked.
c) are unrelated conditions.
d) have similar symptoms but a different etiology.
Question 2According to California law, which of the following situations is not protected by the client's right to privileged communication?
a) A 10-year-old client is being physically abused and asks the therapist not to tell anyone.
b) A client is threatening to injure his wife because he is angry at her behaviour, but he asks the therapist to help him get over his anger and not to talk to his wife about his threats.
c) A client is suing a therapist for malpractice but does not want the therapist to discuss his treatment in court.
d) None of the above are protected by the client's right to privileged communication
Question 3Cognitive-behaviour therapy with mentally retarded children:
a) Is the primary method used for teaching them self-care skills.
b) Is combined with insight therapies to help them understand and cope with rejection.
c) Focuses on teaching the children to use self-instructions to guide their academic efforts.
d) Is inappropriate, since such children are unable to grasp the concepts.
Question 4John has been struggling since his wife died soon after he retired. He now finds that, in addition to feelings of depression, he seems to be losing track of things. He is starting to feel like a burden to his family.
What is John most likely to think of next?
a) Going to his doctor for a cognitive evaluation
b) Going to his doctor to treat his depression
c) Suicide
d) Moving into an assisted living facility
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