Asked by Christian Cunningham on May 17, 2024
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Cynthia is seeing two therapists. One is a psychiatrist who prescribes medications; the other is a social worker who provides counseling. This is an example of a _____ approach.
A) psychotherapeutic
B) neurophysiological
C) cognitive-behavioral
D) combined treatment
Combined Treatment
An approach to therapy that uses more than one type of treatment, such as medication and psychotherapy, simultaneously.
Psychiatrist
A physician who in addition to medical school has completed three to four years of residency training in the treatment of abnormal mental functioning.
Social Worker
A professional trained to provide assistance and support to people in need, helping them to resolve personal, social, or psychological challenges.
- Understand the moral and pragmatic consequences of diagnosing psychiatric conditions and the application of DSM-5 standards.
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federico toschiMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The approach is called "combined treatment" because it involves both medication (prescribed by the psychiatrist) and counseling (provided by the social worker), integrating different types of interventions for a more comprehensive treatment plan.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the moral and pragmatic consequences of diagnosing psychiatric conditions and the application of DSM-5 standards.