NCMHCE Treatment Planning

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What is Interactionism?

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Interactionism is a theoretical perspective that emphasizes the role of social interactions in the development of individual behavior and personality. It suggests that reality is constructed through interactions with others and the environment.

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What does the James-Lange theory of emotion propose?

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The James-Lange theory of emotion posits that emotions are the result of physiological reactions to external stimuli. According to this theory, an individual experiences an emotion after noticing physiological changes in their body.

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What is Motivational Interviewing?

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Motivational Interviewing is a counseling approach that helps individuals resolve ambivalence about change. It focuses on enhancing a person's motivation to change by exploring and resolving their uncertainties.

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What are Types of Complexes according to Alfred Adler?

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Alfred Adler identified types of complexes, particularly the inferiority and superiority complexes. An inferiority complex involves feelings of inadequacy, while a superiority complex involves an exaggerated sense of self-importance.

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What is Technical Eclecticism?

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Technical Eclecticism refers to the practice of integrating techniques from various therapeutic approaches without adhering strictly to one theoretical framework. It allows for flexibility in treatment based on client needs.

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Define the Transtheoretical Model.

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The Transtheoretical Model is a behavior change model that outlines the stages individuals go through when changing behavior, including precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

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What is the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion?

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The Cannon-Bard theory posits that emotional experiences and physiological reactions occur simultaneously and independently in response to a stimulus.

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What is the significance of Freud’s psychoanalysis in therapy?

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Freud's psychoanalysis emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality. It aims to uncover repressed thoughts and feelings to facilitate healing.

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What are Archetypes in psychology?

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Archetypes are universal symbols and themes found in the collective unconscious, as proposed by Carl Jung. They include figures like the hero, the mother, and the shadow, influencing human behavior and experiences.

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What is Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)?

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Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is a psychological approach that involves understanding and changing human behavior through the use of language and other forms of communication.