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abarnes · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

As compared to other Canadians, Asian individuals are more reluctant to seek out professional help for their psychological distress. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why this is the case?

a) Asians tend to rely on family members when they experience psychological distress.
b) Asians believe that one should use willpower to resolve emotional problems.
c) Asians tend to describe psychological problems as somatic illnesses.
d) Asians prefer a structured and active approach to treatment of any problem.

Question 2

Conley et al. (2007 ) prospectively measured the link between depressive symptoms and functional outcomes in long-term treatment of individuals with schizophrenia.

Results showed that at 3-year follow-up, those who were depressed at the outset were also:

a) less likely to use relapse-related mental health resources
b) to be a safety concern (e.g., violent, arrested, victimized, suicidal)
c) to have better medication adherence
d) all of the above