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A psychologist conducts an interview and administers several psychological tests in order to evaluate the nature of a person's problem and to formulate a treatment plan. What term is used to describe this process?
 
  a. diagnosis
  b. assessment
  c. validation
  d. ego analysis

Question 2

Discuss the overall aims and strategies of community psychology.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Community psychology is a branch of psychology that aims to reduce the incidence and severity of mental health problems by improving social conditions. This field believes that many social factors play a role in the cause of mental illness. Examples include poverty; the stress of prejudice, both racial and sexual; and social stress. Primary prevention programs, such a Head Start, aim at a wide social group before any problems are specifically identified. Secondary programs aim at target groups in which emerging social problems have been identified. Tertiary programs identify individuals who have already developed problems, but attempt to provide supports and social improvements that will likely reduce repeat problems.



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