Question 1

Which of the following is a common characteristic of individuals with eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with eating disorders often tend to be high achievers and are sensitive to rejection. This combination of traits can contribute to the development and maintenance of disordered eating behaviors as a way to cope with stress or feelings of inadequacy.

Question 2

_______________ is a physical complication of eating disorders in which fine hair grows over the body.

Accepted Answer

Lanugo is a physical complication associated with eating disorders, characterized by the growth of fine, soft hair over the body, which is a response to the body's attempt to insulate itself due to lack of body fat.

Question 3

______________ refers to the excessive concern with becoming muscular.

Accepted Answer

Muscle dysphoria, also known as muscle dysmorphia, is the term used to describe the excessive concern with becoming muscular, often leading to an obsession with body image and muscle size.

Question 4

A counselor begins to work with an adolescent who strongly identifies with a particular clique but struggles to describe his own unique characteristics outside of that group. Based on this information, which of the following considerations would be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

The counselor should consider cultural influences, as the adolescent's identification with a group may be a normal part of their cultural or social development rather than a sign of maladaptive behavior.

Question 5

What is cyberbullying? How it similar to and different from traditional forms of bullying? What can clinical mental health counselors do to confront cyberbullying?

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Question 6

Briefly describe the main tenets of Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Model? How might this model be helpful to clinical mental health counselors working with adolescents?

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Question 7

Describe how expressive arts may be used in counseling with children and adolescents. Give a specific example of an expressive art technique you could use with a particular age group (e.g., early childhood, adolescence).

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Question 8

What are the three treatment phases of anorexia recommended by the National Institute of Mental Health?

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Question 9

Discuss four ways in which clinical mental health counselors can help children whose parents are going through a divorce.

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Quiz 11: Counseling Children and Adolescents