A clinician sits down with an individual and conducts an assessment interview. The clinician arrives at a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
While writing up the notes on this interview, the clinician is mindful of preferred terminology by mental health professionals. What is the preferred way to refer to the individual in the assessment?
a. schizophrenic patient
b. schizophrenic person
c. client with schizophrenia
d. patient with schizophrenia
Question 2
Which is an individual risk factor for developing PTSD?
a. higher levels of social support
b. having no family history of depression
c. believing that their symptoms are a sign of personal strength
d. being neurotic