Author Question: Which of the statements about locating a qualified mental health professional is untrue? a. In ... (Read 122 times)

cookcarl · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Which of the statements about locating a qualified mental health professional is untrue?

a. In many states, anyone can set up a practice as a therapist..
b. Ethical professionals will support efforts to get a second opinion.
c. Professionals who take out large ads and claim to be experts in treating many types of problems may be suspect.
d. A client should ask a potential therapist about his/her professional background and experience treating people with similar problems.
e. A client should not inquire about the specific therapeutic methods that will be used because this will spoil their effects.

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes the effects of deinstitutionalizat ion?

a. Deinstitutionalizat ion has been a resounding success, as almost all mental patients have now been reintegrated into the community.
b. Deinstitutionalizat ion has been an unequivocal failure, as mental patients have not been helped at all.
c. Deinstitutionalizat ion has been predominantly a failure due to its overly aggressive outreach programs.
d. Deinstitutionalizat ion has been a mix of success and failure as many people have been helped but far too many have not.
e. Deinstitutionalizat ion has been predominantly successful since the vast majority of mental patients are now receiving help in their community.