CRC Psychosocial Adjustment 5

Question 1

Research on the 'disability paradox' found that many people with serious disabilities:

Accepted Answer

Report higher quality of life than outside observers expect

Answer

The disability paradox, documented by Albrecht and Devlieger, found that many people with serious disabilities report a good or excellent quality of life despite external observers predicting otherwise.

Question 2

A client who experienced a stroke six months ago continues to grieve her pre-stroke identity. The most appropriate counseling approach is:

Accepted Answer

Normalize grief as part of identity reconstruction and support meaning-making

Answer

Grief over the loss of one's pre-disability self is a normal part of adaptation, and supporting meaning-making through narrative approaches is appropriate.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST characterizes the role of spirituality in psychosocial adjustment to disability?

Accepted Answer

Spirituality can serve as a significant coping resource for many clients

Answer

Research supports that spirituality and religiosity can function as important coping resources that enhance meaning-making and adjustment for many individuals with disabilities.

Question 4

The concept of 'secondary gain' in rehabilitation refers to:

Accepted Answer

Benefits such as attention or financial support that may reinforce sick-role behavior

Answer

Secondary gain refers to psychological, social, or financial benefits that a person may derive from maintaining disability status, which can inadvertently reinforce sick-role behavior.

Question 5

A client with a visible facial disfigurement reports anxiety about returning to work due to anticipated staring and questions from coworkers. The counselor should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Validate the concerns and collaboratively develop coping and communication strategies

Answer

Validating legitimate social concerns and collaboratively building coping and disclosure strategies is the most therapeutic and empowering response.

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CRC Psychosocial Adjustment 5