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kodithompson

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The most serious symptom of a major depressive episode is thoughts or ideas about or .
 
  a. academic failure; institutionalizatio n
  b. suicide or death; an actual suicide attempt
  c. anxiety; panic attacks
  d. commitment; relationships

Question 2

Identify the methods of assessing and treating psychotic disorders.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

- interviews have been created for people with psychotic disorders, though brief rating scales in the form of interviews are often employed
- behavioral observations of people with psychotic disorders often focus on social and self-care skills
- cognitive assessment of people with psychotic disorders involve intelligence, neurological, and attention-based tests that can be linked to physiological assessment
- treating psychotic disorders often involves the biological approach; many typical and atypical neuroleptic drugs are available
- psychological treatments for people with psychotic disorders aim to improve quality of life and focus on milieu therapy, token economy, cognitive-behavioral and supportive psychotherapies, compliance with medication, social skills training, cognitive and vocational rehabilitation, and family therapies



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