Reasons why older adults do not seek mental health treatment include
A) family members do not feel it is necessary, a preference for medical professionals over mental health professionals, and insurance will not cover psychiatric services.
B) distrust of the mental health profession, chronic illnesses and physical disabilities, and lack of encouragement from medical professionals.
C) others will think they are crazy, lack of sufficient resources, and inability to drive to the clinician's office.
D) increased caregiver responsibilities, family members do not feel it is necessary, and distrust of the mental health profession.
Question 2Which of the following is defined as supportive education for children with intellectual disability that includes them in regular classroom settings whenever possible?
A) supported employment
B) mainstreaming
C) sheltered workshop
D) shadowing
Question 3Approximately _____ of older Americans have a psychological disorder. Approximately _____ of these individuals receive treatment.
A) 10 to 20; 35
B) 10 to 20; 50
C) 20 to 30; 35
D) 20 to 30; 50
Question 4A work environment that teaches job skills to adults with significant cognitive impairments by having them complete tasks for other businesses is called
A) a sheltered workshop.
B) mainstreaming.
C) occupational workshops.
D) supported employment.
Question 5An intervention program that provides job training and job coaches to help people succeed in meaningful jobs is called
A) sheltered workshops.
B) supported employment.
C) mainstreaming.
D) occupational workshops.
Question 6A theoretical model that suggests that people age more successfully when they modify their goals and choices to make best use of their personal characteristics is known as selective
A) optimization and compensation.
B) modification and compensation.
C) optimization and modification.
D) modification and redefinition.
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