Question 1

The ""three As"" of aware, agree, and apply were introduced by the Implementing Evidence-Based Project.

Accepted Answer

The "three As" of aware, agree, and apply are actually principles related to evidence-based practice in healthcare, not specifically introduced by the Implementing Evidence-Based Project.

Question 2

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Discriminatory behavior

Accepted Answer

Discriminatory behavior involves taking negative actions against an outgroup or showing favoritism towards an ingroup, which aligns with choice A.

Question 3

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Intentional institutional discrimination

Accepted Answer

Intentional institutional discrimination refers to deliberate policies or practices within institutions (like governments, schools, or corporations) that explicitly restrict the rights or opportunities of specific minority groups. This can include laws, regulations, or procedures that are consciously designed to disadvantage these groups.

Question 4

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Prejudice

Accepted Answer

Prejudice refers to the affective (emotional) reactions one has towards a particular group, which are often based on stereotypes or preconceived notions about that group.

Question 5

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Public stigma

Accepted Answer

Public stigma refers to the phenomenon where members of the general population hold negative attitudes and beliefs about a certain group, leading them to act in a discriminating manner against individuals from that group.

Question 6

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Stereotype

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes are knowledge structures or generalized beliefs about a particular group of people, which the public has learned and often applies to individuals from that group.

Question 7

A strategy to reduce mental-illness stigma is

Accepted Answer

Protest is a strategy used to challenge and reduce stigma by actively opposing and speaking out against stereotypes and discrimination associated with mental illness.

Question 8

An approach developed to help people take stock of their addictions is

Accepted Answer

Motivational interviewing is a counseling approach developed to help people find the motivation to make positive decisions and accomplish their goals, including overcoming addictions. It is client-centered and explores the person's own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion.

Question 9

An example of moment-to-moment skill is

Accepted Answer

Reflective listening is a moment-to-moment skill that involves actively listening to a speaker and then reflecting back what is heard, demonstrating understanding and empathy in the moment. It requires immediate, active engagement with what the other person is saying.

Question 10

A sense of personal control over one's environment and a feeling of agency in one's world is

Accepted Answer

Empowerment refers to the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights, which includes a sense of personal control over one's environment and a feeling of agency in one's world.

Question 11

Independence in matters related to housing is an example of

Accepted Answer

Process recovery refers to the ongoing journey of recovery, focusing on regaining control and independence in various aspects of life, such as housing.

Question 12

Cognitive therapy has been shown to be an effective strategy for helping people change self-stigmatizing cognitive schemata.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive therapy, by helping individuals identify and challenge negative beliefs and thought patterns, has been shown to be effective in changing self-stigmatizing cognitive schemata, thereby improving mental health outcomes.

Question 13

Using books, flyers, and movies to dispel myths about mental illness and replace them with facts is an example of the education strategy to reduce mental-illness stigma.

Accepted Answer

The education strategy aims to provide accurate information and increase understanding about mental illness, thereby reducing stigma. Using books, flyers, and movies to dispel myths and share facts is a direct application of this strategy.

Question 14

The Shared Decision-Making (SDM) approach includes influencing a client's decision-making by helping the person examine costs and benefits of specific health decisions.

Accepted Answer

The Shared Decision-Making (SDM) approach involves healthcare professionals and patients working together to make decisions, where the professional supports the patient by discussing the benefits and risks of different options, thus influencing the decision-making process by helping the patient examine the costs and benefits of specific health decisions.

Question 15

Families should not be involved in treatment and services for people with schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

Family involvement is often crucial in the treatment and support of individuals with schizophrenia, as it can provide additional support, improve treatment adherence, and enhance the overall well-being of the patient.

Question 16

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Discriminatory behavior

Accepted Answer

Discriminatory behavior involves negative actions against an outgroup or preferential treatment for an ingroup, reflecting bias in behavior.

Question 17

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Intentional institutional discrimination

Accepted Answer

Intentional institutional discrimination refers to deliberate policies or practices within institutions (like governments, schools, or corporations) that explicitly restrict the rights or opportunities of specific minority groups.

Question 18