Most of the relevant empirical evidence suggests that, regarding the provision of mental health services,
a. paraprofessionals are much less effective than professionals.
b. paraprofressionals are somewhat less effective than professionals.
c. paraprofessionals are at least as effective as professionals.
d. The methodological flaws of the studies conducted on this topic do not allow for firm conclusions.
Question 2
Terrell is the grown child of an alcoholic who is interested in establishing an Al-Anon group in his part of town. Based on the available research, what role should Terrell assign to professionals in order to maximize the group's success?
a. He should bring in professionals to oversee/manage the group.
b. He should arrange for professionals to provide periodic consultation to group leaders.
c. He shouldn't involve professionals at all.
d. It doesn't matter; the role played by professionals has almost no impact on the success of self-help groups.
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