AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

SCHIZOPHRENIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the primary focus of family therapy for clients with schizophrenia and their families?
A
To discuss concrete problem-solving and adaptive behaviors for coping with stress
B
To introduce the family to others with the same problem
C
To keep the client and family in touch with the health care system
D
To promote family interaction and increase understanding of the illness
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Family therapy for schizophrenia typically includes education, stress reduction, emotional processing and regulating as well as structured problem solving. The group will work together to improve their knowledge of the illness and its management.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most common types of therapy for schizophrenia include: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). This treatment helps you change how you think and react to things. It also teaches you to deal with negative feelings by thinking about them in a different way so you feel good instead.

Detailed explanation-3: -Goals of treatment Prevent harm. Control disturbed behavior. Reduce the severity of psychosis and associated symptoms (e.g., agitation, aggression, negative symptoms, affective symptoms).

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