Question 1

Which of the following has been a goal of the mental health consumer movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  development of more modern state inpatient facilities 
B)  increased availability of case managers to direct mental health consumers in community living 
C)  to develop appropriate control of their psychiatric treatment 
D)  increase availability of more restrictive forms of treatment 
A)  development of more modern state inpatient facilities 
B)  increased availability of case managers to direct mental health consumers in community living 
C)  to develop appropriate control of their psychiatric treatment 
D)  increase availability of more restrictive forms of treatment C

Question 2

The process or trend of transferring formerly institutionalized individuals to community environments is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  least restrictive environments 
B)  deinstitutionalization 
C)  partial hospitalization 
D)  day treatment 
A)  least restrictive environments 
B)  deinstitutionalization 
C)  partial hospitalization 
D)  day treatment B

Question 3

The overarching sense of purpose and vision is expressed in:

Accepted Answer

A)  a set of program goals and objectives. 
B)  outcome of a valid needs assessment. 
C)  the conclusions of a formative evaluation. 
D)  mission statement. 
A)  a set of program goals and objectives. 
B)  outcome of a valid needs assessment. 
C)  the conclusions of a formative evaluation. 
D)  mission statement. D

Question 4

Which disaster response involves an evidence-informed practice that aims to reduce initial post-trauma distress and facilitate the short-and long-term adaptive functioning of trauma survivors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Three phase intervention model 
B)  Crisis incident stress debriefing 
C)  Psychological first aid 
D)  Emergency management systems 
A)  Three phase intervention model 
B)  Crisis incident stress debriefing 
C)  Psychological first aid 
D)  Emergency management systems

Question 5

What percentage of persons incarcerated in state prisons and local jails have had a mental illness or have been treated for a mental condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  16% 
C)  24% 
D)  37% 
A)  10% 
B)  16% 
C)  24% 
D)  37%

Question 6

Program development follows directly from a valid and reliable:

Accepted Answer

A)  mission statement. 
B)  vision and set of values. 
C)  needs assessment. 
D)  working knowledge of the community. 
A)  mission statement. 
B)  vision and set of values. 
C)  needs assessment. 
D)  working knowledge of the community.

Question 7

Which of the following is critical for adequate treatment of persons with chronic, severe mental illness in community settings?

Accepted Answer

A)  the availability of doctorally-trained direct service providers 
B)  accurate diagnosis 
C)  the capacity of mental health care providers to integrate multiple services into a coherent treatment package 
D)  numerous outpatient treatment options from which the consumer can choose 
A)  the availability of doctorally-trained direct service providers 
B)  accurate diagnosis 
C)  the capacity of mental health care providers to integrate multiple services into a coherent treatment package 
D)  numerous outpatient treatment options from which the consumer can choose

Question 8

The consumer movement began with the underlying assumption that persons with shared experiences can be more useful and provide more supportive environments than persons who have not had a history of psychiatric treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not a common element of assertive community treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 
B)  multidisciplinary team approach to treatment 
C)  cases assigned by matching client needs with team member's specific area of expertise 
D)  time-unlimited services 
A)  continuous coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 
B)  multidisciplinary team approach to treatment 
C)  cases assigned by matching client needs with team member's specific area of expertise 
D)  time-unlimited services

Question 10

Individual or community needs can be best viewed as:

Accepted Answer

A)  existing states of difference or discrepancy between a "what is" condition and the "what should be" condition. 
B)  states of incongruency between the "what is" and the "what could be" conditions. 
C)  the incongruency that exists between the reality and ideal conditions. 
D)  conditions that motivate persons or communities to action. 
A)  existing states of difference or discrepancy between a "what is" condition and the "what should be" condition. 
B)  states of incongruency between the "what is" and the "what could be" conditions. 
C)  the incongruency that exists between the reality and ideal conditions. 
D)  conditions that motivate persons or communities to action.

Question 11

According to Morrissey (1999), which of the following populations has benefited more from the trend of increased community-based treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  persons with acute mental health needs 
B)  persons with milder mental health diagnoses 
C)  persons with chronic and severe mental illness 
D)  none of the above 
E)  (a) and (b) only 
A)  persons with acute mental health needs 
B)  persons with milder mental health diagnoses 
C)  persons with chronic and severe mental illness 
D)  none of the above 
E)  (a) and (b) only

Question 12

Which of the following three groups represents the smallest number of mentally ill persons who are incarcerated in local jails?

Accepted Answer

A)  mentally ill persons arrested for misdemeanor offenses, some of which would not result in the arrest of non-disordered persons 
B)  persons with psychotic symptoms who commit violent acts 
C)  persons with co-occurring personality and substance abuse disorders 
A)  mentally ill persons arrested for misdemeanor offenses, some of which would not result in the arrest of non-disordered persons 
B)  persons with psychotic symptoms who commit violent acts 
C)  persons with co-occurring personality and substance abuse disorders

Question 13

Many have concluded that decreased populations in mental hospitals has been accompanied by significant increases in the number of mentally ill persons being housed in:

Accepted Answer

A)  nursing homes 
B)  correctional facilities 
C)  foster homes for children and adolescents 
D)  all of the above 
E)  (b) and (c) only 
A)  nursing homes 
B)  correctional facilities 
C)  foster homes for children and adolescents 
D)  all of the above 
E)  (b) and (c) only

Question 14

What are some of the barriers to developing effective, integrative treatment programs for persons with co-occurring substance abuse and severe mental illness? Identify and briefly describe three important components of an adequate program for the treatment of co-occurring disorders.

Accepted Answer

Some barriers to developing effective, i

Question 15

Some experts argue that correct deinstitutionalization did not take place. Rather, the severe mentally ill are still institutionalized - in jails and homeless shelters - rather than in inpatient facilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this perspective? Support your response.

Accepted Answer

I agree with this perspective to a large

Question 16

Program goals should be stated in terms that are:

Accepted Answer

A)  measurable 
B)  realistic 
C)  idealistic 
D)  all of the above 
E)  (a) and (b) only 
A)  measurable 
B)  realistic 
C)  idealistic 
D)  all of the above 
E)  (a) and (b) only

Question 17

Most personality disorders are induced by alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Flaws in the mental health services were exposed in the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  1930s 
B)  1940s 
C)  1950s 
D)  1960s 
A)  1930s 
B)  1940s 
C)  1950s 
D)  1960s

Question 19

The development of fully integrated programs for the treatment of co-occurring disorders has been hindered by:

Accepted Answer

A)  funding mechanisms that support treatment programs 
B)  eligibility requirements for program benefits 
C)  administrative policies that hinder coordinated and effective treatment 
D)  all of the above 
A)  funding mechanisms that support treatment programs 
B)  eligibility requirements for program benefits 
C)  administrative policies that hinder coordinated and effective treatment 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

The step-by-step means by which each goal is achieved is the function of:

Accepted Answer

A)  objectives. 
B)  programs. 
C)  process evaluation. 
D)  working knowledge. 
A)  objectives. 
B)  programs. 
C)  process evaluation. 
D)  working knowledge.

Which of the following has been a goal of the mental health consumer movement?

The process or trend of transferring formerly institutionalized individuals to community environments is referred to as:

The overarching sense of purpose and vision is expressed in:

Which disaster response involves an evidence-informed practice that aims to reduce initial post-trauma distress and facilitate the short-and long-term adaptive functioning of trauma survivors?

What percentage of persons incarcerated in state prisons and local jails have had a mental illness or have been treated for a mental condition?

Program development follows directly from a valid and reliable:

Which of the following is critical for adequate treatment of persons with chronic, severe mental illness in community settings?

The consumer movement began with the underlying assumption that persons with shared experiences can be more useful and provide more supportive environments than persons who have not had a history of psychiatric treatment.

Which of the following is not a common element of assertive community treatment?

Individual or community needs can be best viewed as:

According to Morrissey (1999), which of the following populations has benefited more from the trend of increased community-based treatment?

Which of the following three groups represents the smallest number of mentally ill persons who are incarcerated in local jails?

Many have concluded that decreased populations in mental hospitals has been accompanied by significant increases in the number of mentally ill persons being housed in:

What are some of the barriers to developing effective, integrative treatment programs for persons with co-occurring substance abuse and severe mental illness? Identify and briefly describe three important components of an adequate program for the treatment of co-occurring disorders.

Some experts argue that correct deinstitutionalization did not take place. Rather, the severe mentally ill are still institutionalized - in jails and homeless shelters - rather than in inpatient facilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this perspective? Support your response.

Program goals should be stated in terms that are:

Most personality disorders are induced by alcohol abuse.

Flaws in the mental health services were exposed in the ____________.

The development of fully integrated programs for the treatment of co-occurring disorders has been hindered by:

The step-by-step means by which each goal is achieved is the function of:

What Is a Mental Health or Professional Counselor

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Profession in Historical Perspective

Theoretical Foundations for Clinical Mental Health Counselors

Traditional and Contemporary Theories of Counseling

Education, Licensure, and Certification

Ethical and Legal Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling: What We Do

Contexts for Professional Practice: Where Clinical Mental Health Counselors Work

Appraisal and Research in the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Professional Practice in Multicultural Contexts

Managed Care and Third-Party Reimbursement

The Future of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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Exam 12: Community Mental Health: Program Development, Evaluation, and Management

Which of the following has been a goal of the mental health consumer movement?

The process or trend of transferring formerly institutionalized individuals to community environments is referred to as:

The overarching sense of purpose and vision is expressed in:

Which disaster response involves an evidence-informed practice that aims to reduce initial post-trauma distress and facilitate the short-and long-term adaptive functioning of trauma survivors?

What percentage of persons incarcerated in state prisons and local jails have had a mental illness or have been treated for a mental condition?

Program development follows directly from a valid and reliable:

Which of the following is critical for adequate treatment of persons with chronic, severe mental illness in community settings?

The consumer movement began with the underlying assumption that persons with shared experiences can be more useful and provide more supportive environments than persons who have not had a history of psychiatric treatment.

Which of the following is not a common element of assertive community treatment?

Individual or community needs can be best viewed as:

According to Morrissey (1999), which of the following populations has benefited more from the trend of increased community-based treatment?

Which of the following three groups represents the smallest number of mentally ill persons who are incarcerated in local jails?

Many have concluded that decreased populations in mental hospitals has been accompanied by significant increases in the number of mentally ill persons being housed in:

What are some of the barriers to developing effective, integrative treatment programs for persons with co-occurring substance abuse and severe mental illness? Identify and briefly describe three important components of an adequate program for the treatment of co-occurring disorders.

Some experts argue that correct deinstitutionalization did not take place. Rather, the severe mentally ill are still institutionalized - in jails and homeless shelters - rather than in inpatient facilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this perspective? Support your response.

Program goals should be stated in terms that are:

Most personality disorders are induced by alcohol abuse.

Flaws in the mental health services were exposed in the ____________.

The development of fully integrated programs for the treatment of co-occurring disorders has been hindered by:

The step-by-step means by which each goal is achieved is the function of:

What Is a Mental Health or Professional Counselor

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Profession in Historical Perspective

Theoretical Foundations for Clinical Mental Health Counselors

Traditional and Contemporary Theories of Counseling

Education, Licensure, and Certification

Ethical and Legal Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling: What We Do

Contexts for Professional Practice: Where Clinical Mental Health Counselors Work

Appraisal and Research in the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Professional Practice in Multicultural Contexts

Managed Care and Third-Party Reimbursement

The Future of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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