Exam 2: Assessment

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complicated disorder that doctors have just recently characterized as a psychological problem. The symptoms interfere with job-related functions, socialization, and family life. It appears to worsen with physical or mental activity and most times will not improve with rest. What signs would an assessment identify?

Once an assessment has been completed, there are psychotherapeutic approaches aimed at solving problems concerning dysfunctional emotions. These may include post traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and clinical depression. Technique-driven and direct treatments are given for specific psychological disorders. Therapy can be given individually or in a group setting with self-help methods. What is this treatment program called?

In direct practice, social workers may utilize cognitive therapy to help a client overcome difficulty by identifying and changing emotional responses, behaviors, and dysfunctional thinking. When these thoughts are questioned, one's feelings about the subject matter are apt to what?

Basic needs for love and esteem that are given on a consistent basis nourish a happy child. When these needs are not met, children suffer emotionally. Maslow's hierarchy of needs states children's needs consist of: 1) self-actualization, 2) esteem, 3) love and belonging, 4) safety, and 5) physiological growth. A social worker making an assessment of a child may consider this hierarchy better known as:

Polarization is the conscious want of something one is incapable of having. An example may be an individual who does not have the ability to express love. He or she will seek out someone that can compensate in this area for them. This is a sign of disowning parts of neural networks, causing internal conflicts between what?

Valerie needs to complete a series of foot stampings when excited before she can calm down and relax. She has very little control over her behaviors and symptoms are increasing. There is difficulty with involuntary vocalizations and movement. These symptoms mimic what kind of disorder?