Title: Therapy and Treatment
Course: Question Banks

Q: Treatment for patients with mental disorders has come a long way since medieval times, when mental illness was seen as
- a punishment for bad parenting. (Incorrect. Blaming parents for mental illness was not something that occurred during medieval times.)
- a natural disease that could be healed by herbal medicines. (Incorrect. Mental illness was thought to be unnatural and was typically dealt with in extreme, punishing ways.)
- something of little concern. (Incorrent. Though there was little understanding of mental health, the presence of abnormal behaviors created fear and were dealt with harshly.)
- a madness resulting from being possessed by demons. (Correct. Mental illness and the presence of abnormal behavior was thought to be caused by demonic possession in medieval times.)
A: a madness resulting from being possessed by demons.

Q: Which institutions were created to house, and remove, people with psychological disorders?
- churches (Incorrect. Churches were designed as places of worship for various religions, not for institutionalization and treatment.)
- mental health centers (Incorrect. While mental health centers are designed to address various needs within the community, they were not designed to remove individuals from society.)
- hospitals (Incorrect. Hospitals were developed to help treat the general public of various illnesses and diseases.)
- asylums (Correct. Asylums were designed to house people with psychological disorders away from the community.)
A: asylums

Q: Efforts by ________ led to mental health care reform and some of the first mental asylums in the United States.
- Carl Rogers (Incorrect. Carl Rogers is an American psychologist who was one of the founders of the humanistic approach.)
- Philippe Pinel (Incorrect. Pinel was a French physician in the 1700s who demanded that patients be unchained, talked to, and treated more humanely.)
- John F. Kennedy (Incorrect. During his presidency, JFK signed the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Act.)
- Dorothea Dix (Correct. In her efforts to provide better opportunities for people with mental health disorders, Dix lobbied various lawmakers and congress for support and reform.)
A: Dorothea Dix

Q: ________ led to fewer mentally ill patients going to asylums and instead getting treatment in their own homes and communities.
- Dementalization (Incorrect. Dementalization refers to the act of depriving an individual of the capacity of thought.)
- Return-to-home (Incorrect. Closing large asylums often make home and community-level services the only option.)
- Treatment (Incorrect. While the increase of treatment options has vastly improved the outcomes of individuals, the closing of asylums led to individuals staying in their homes and communities.)
- Deinstitutionalization (Correct. Deinstitutionalization closed many large asylums, making local treatment the most readily available option.)
A: Deinstitutionalization

Q: According to the reading, in any given year, nearly ________ of U.S. adults experience mental illness.
- 5% (Incorrect. Significantly more than 5% of adults in America experience issues with mental illness annually.)
- 10% (Incorrect. More than 10% of American adults experience issues with mental illness.)
- 35% (Incorrect. The number of individuals who experience issues with mental health is not this high.)
- 20% (Correct. It is estimated that nearly 1/5th of adults in America experience issues with mental illness.)
A: 20%

Q: Approximately what percentage of homeless adults living in shelters experience mental illness?
- 12% (Incorrect. More than 12% of homeless individuals experience mental illness.)
- 35% (Incorrect. Less than 35% of homeless individuals are impacted by mental illness.)
- 40% (Incorrect. Less than 40% of homeless individuals are impacted by mental illness.)
- 26% (Correct. It is estimated that roughly 26% of homeless individuals are impacted by mental illness.)
A: 26%

Q: Deja has been having dark thoughts for a few months, and is also feeling lethargic, unmotivated, and depressed. She talks to her parents and together they decide she should see a counselor. What kind of treatment does this describe?
- operant conditioning (Incorrect. Operant conditioning refers to a type of learning process that occurs through the presence of reinforcers and punishers following target behavior.)
- involuntary (Incorrect. Deja was not mandated to engage in treatment.)
- forced (Incorrect. Deja was not forced to seek treatment.)
- voluntary (Correct. Deja was able to self-determine whether or not to seek out treatment.)
A: voluntary

Q: ________ emphasizes early childhood experiences and internal forces.
- Cognitive therapy (Incorrect. Cognitive therapy focuses on changing maladaptive thoughts into healthier thoughts.)
- Humanistic therapy (Incorrect. Humanistic therapy focuses on developing personal growth.)
- Behaviorism (Incorrect. Behaviorism focuses on the relationship between observable behaviors and the environment.)
- Psychodynamic therapy (Correct. Psychodynamic therapy focuses on how childhood experiences and internal emotions shape an individual.)
A: Psychodynamic therapy

Q: Edith is a psychologist who has her patients talk about their childhood, dreams, and other things that come to their mind in the moment. She practices ________ therapy.
- humanistic (Incorrect. Personal growth and development are the focus of humanistic therapy.)
- behavioral (Incorrect. Behavioral therapy focuses on the relationship between the environment and behavior.)
- cognitive (Incorrect. Retraining maladaptive thoughts is one of the key focuses of cognitive therapy.)
- psychodynamic (Correct. Psychodynamic therapy focuses on internal states like emotions and things that happened in childhood.)
A: psychodynamic

Q: Dream analysis and transference are techniques used in ________ therapy.
- play (Incorrect. Play therapy utilizes play opportunities and interaction with toys to drive therapy.)
- behavioral (Incorrect. Behavioral therapy focuses on observable and measurable behaviors to drive treatment decisions.)
- cognitive (Incorrect. Cognitive therapy focuses on identifying maladaptive thoughts and replacing them.)
- psychodynamic (Correct. Psychodynamic therapy analyses internal states like emotions, memory, and dreams to drive intervention.)
A: psychodynamic

Q: If Dr. Marshall quietly watches Mateo play in the corner with toys in order to observe his behavior and make a diagnosis, he is utilizing
- directive play therapy. (Incorrect. Dr. Marshall would have been using directive play therapy had he asked Mateo to play with the toys in a certain way, “show me how you and your brother play together.”)
- behavioral therapy. (Incorrect. Dr. Marshall would have been engaging in behavioral therapy had he been assessing how Mateo’s behavior changed in the presence or absence of certain toys.)
- cognitive therapy. (Incorrect. Dr. Marshall would have been engaging in cognitive therapy had he determined specific, detrimental thoughts that Mateo was thinking and was working to replace them with more appropriate thoughts.)
- nondirective play therapy. (Correct. By allowing Mateo to interact freely with toys, Dr. Marshall is using a nondirective form of play therapy.)
A: nondirective play therapy.

Q: Which type of therapy would most likely be used to treat phobias?
- psychoanalysis (Incorrect. Psychoanalysis has not been shown to be largely effective at treating phobias.)
- biomedical (Incorrect. Though use of medication may be warranted for some clients, biomedical intervention is not typically used alone to treat phobias.)
- play (Incorrect. Play therapy has not demonstrated effectiveness when treating phobias.)
- behavior (Correct. Behavioral therapy has been shown to be quite effective at treating phobias.)
A: behavior

Q: If Henry gets help for his alcoholism and is given the drug Antabuse to take before drinking. He gets uncomfortable and sick every time he drinks, which is teaching him to dislike alcohol. This is an example of
- exposure therapy (Incorrect. Exposure therapy exposes clients to various things that create anxiety and guides them in using therapeutic techniques to remain calm.)
- systematic desensitization (Incorrect. Systematic desensitization is a therapeutic method in which clients are gradually exposed to increasingly anxiety-inducing events and asked to practice relaxation techniques.)
- biomedical therapy (Incorrect. Though this involves the use of a drug, this specific drug pairing is used to create a punishing effect every time Henry drinks alcohol.)
- aversive conditioning. (Correct. Aversive conditioning pairs unpleasant and punishing stimuli in effort to diminish problem behavior.)
A: aversive conditioning.

Q: Behavior therapy focuses on ________, while psychoanalysis focuses on ________.
- using free association to work through problems; classical conditioning to shape behavior (Incorrect. Behavior therapy focuses on the relationship between behavior and the environment to elicit behavior change. Classical conditioning describes a phenomenon where through pairing of stimuli, responses can be elicited.)
- changing the patterns of thinking associated with problems; analyzing dreams to improve reality. (Incorrect. Cognitive therapy focuses on changing maladaptive thoughts.)
- building rapport and relationship between the client and the therapist; pairing punishing stimuli with maladaptive behavior. (Incorrect. Though rapport is important in any client-therapist relationship, behavioral intervention focuses on the relationship between behavior and the environment while psychotherapy focuses on historical events, internal states, and things like dreams to help determine unconscious conflict and desire.)
- changing behaviors through learning; resolving unconscious conflicts (Correct. Behaviorism utilizes learning theory to change relevant behaviors whereas psychoanalysis seeks to change behaviors, emotions, attitudes, and thoughts by resolving unconscious conflicts.)
A: changing behaviors through learning; resolving unconscious conflicts

Q: Which is an example of overgeneralization?
- Shiloh didn’t get a date to Homecoming and thinks in extremes, like, “I will die alone.” (Incorrect. This would be an example of jumping to conclusions or all-or-none thinking.)
- Shiloh was hoping that Remington would ask her to Homecoming, but when he asks another girl instead Shilow thinks, “Remington must’ve noticed when I laughed during class the other day. I have a weird laugh, and now he doesn’t like me.” (Incorrect. This could be a form of personalization, where Shiloh considers everything that goes wrong to be her fault.)
- Despite Remington being friendly and asking her to sit with him at lunch, Shiloh believes that he actually hates her because he didn’t ask her to the dance. (Incorrect. This is a form of all-or-none thinking.)
- Shiloh didn’t get asked to the Homecoming dance and instead of thinking that it was just the first dance and she is still adjusting to her new school, she thinks, “I am such a loser. No one wants to even be my friend.” (Correct. Shiloh is falsely drawing conclusions based on a single example.)
A: Shiloh didn’t get asked to the Homecoming dance and instead of thinking that it was just the first dance and she is still adjusting to her new school, she thinks, “I am such a loser. No one wants to even be my friend.”

Q: Which is an example of all-or-nothing thinking?
- Shiloh didn’t get asked to the Homecoming dance and instead of thinking that it was just the first dance and she is still adjusting to her new school, she thinks, “I am such a loser. No one wants to even be my friend.” (Incorrect. This is a form of overgeneralization.)
- Shiloh was hoping that Remington would ask her to Homecoming, but when he asks another girl instead Shilow thinks, “Remington must’ve noticed when I laughed during class the other day. I have a weird laugh, and now he doesn’t like me.” (Incorrect. This may be a form of personalization, where Shiloh falsely attributes things that go wrong to self characteristics.)
- Shiloh is convinced that she will never develop friendships at her new school. (Incorrect. This is a form of overgeneralization.)
- Shiloh didn’t get a date to Homecoming and thinks in extremes, like, “I will die alone.” (Correct. Shiloh is engaging in black or white thinking, either she has a date to the homecoming dance and lives happily ever after, or she does not and is miserable for the rest of her life.)
A: Shiloh didn’t get a date to Homecoming and thinks in extremes, like, “I will die alone.”

Q: Which is an example of jumping to conclusions?
- Shiloh didn’t get asked to the Homecoming dance and instead of thinking that it was just the first dance and she is still adjusting to her new school, she thinks, “I am such a loser. No one wants to even be my friend.” (Incorrect. This is an example of overgeneralization.)
- Shiloh was hoping that Remington would ask her to Homecoming, but when he asks another girl instead Shilow thinks, “Remington must’ve noticed when I laughed during class the other day. I have a weird laugh, and now he doesn’t like me.” (Incorrect. This is a form of personalization.)
- Shiloh believes that she will never develop friendships at her new school. (Incorrect. This is a form of overgeneralization.)
- Shiloh didn’t get a date to Homecoming and thinks in extremes, like, “I will die alone.” (Correct. Shiloh is jumping to conclusions, assuming that things will end up at their absolute worst.)
A: Shiloh didn’t get a date to Homecoming and thinks in extremes, like, “I will die alone.”

Q: Humanistic therapy aims to
- resolve unresolved unconscious conflicts. (Incorrect. Uncovering and resolving unconscious conflicts is a primary goal of psychoanalysis.)
- change patterns of thought in order to influence behavior. (Incorrect. Changing maladaptive thought patterns is a primary focus of cognitive therapy.)
- reinforce appropriate behavior. (Incorrect. Reinforcement of target behavior is related to behaviorism.)
- help people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves. (Correct. Humanistic therapy aims to help clients better understand themselves.)
A: help people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves.

Q: In which type of therapy might a therapist not give advice or provide interpretations to her client?
- Behavioral (Incorrect. Behavioral therapy focuses on changing behaviors by manipulating factors within the environment.)
- cognitive (Incorrect. Cognitive therapy focuses on changing maladaptive thoughts that do not serve the client.)
- psychoanalysis (Incorrect. Psychoanalysis focuses on addressing current issues by attempting to unlock unconscious thoughts and feelings.)
- humanistic (Correct. Humanistic therapy focuses on helping a client accept themselves for who they are.)
A: humanistic

Q: Griffeth wants his clients to discover their own inner conflicts and feelings. He acknowledges, restates, and clarifies what the client expresses through active listening. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation is he using?
- cognitive-behavioral therapy (Incorrect. Dr. Griffeth is not working to replace maladaptive thoughts with ones that will serve his client better.)
- mindfulness (Incorrect. The techniques that Dr. Griffeth is using is not typically associated with meditation.)
- behavioral therapy (Incorrect. Behavioral therapy focuses on changing behavior by altering aspects of the environment.)
- humanistic therapy (Correct. Dr. Griffeth is utilizing active listening to help his client better understand their feelings and inner conflicts.)
A: humanistic therapy

Q: Lia hasn’t had alcohol since her rehab program for over 2 years, but then starts drinking again after the death of her mother. This is known as ________.
- reversion (Incorrect. Lia starting to drink after a period of sobriety is referred to as something else.)
- comorbidity (Incorrect. Comorbidity occurs when there is the presence of two or more psychological disorders with a single client.)
- falling off the wagon (Incorrect. Though this saying is often used by laypersons to describe the same thing, this is not the technical term for this phenomena.)
- relapse (Correct. Lia’s drinking was triggered by a stressful life event (the death of her mother) after a period of sobriety.)
A: relapse

Q: Mindfulness is
- being mentally aware and judging the value of your thoughts based on whether they are good or bad. (Incorrect. Mindfulness focuses on bringing awareness to thoughts and feelings without judgement.)
- having accurate self-knowledge. (Incorrect. Mindfulness helps a person to better acknowledge their thoughts and feelings.)
- increasing beneficial behaviors by reinforcing them. (Incorrect. Using reinforcement and punishment to alter and change behavior is used in behavior therapy.)
- being aware of how your own thoughts differ. (Correct. Mindfulness focuses on helping a person identify and acknowledge their thoughts and emotions.)
A: being aware of how your own thoughts differ.

Q: Oscar is being treated for depression. His therapist, Annalise, encourages him to notice his unpleasant thoughts and feelings without trying to avoid them or judge them. She then encourages him to meditate daily. This is likely an example of:
- client-centered therapy (Incorrect. Client-centered therapy is another way of describing humanistic therapy.)
- cognitive behavioral therapy (Incorrect. Cognitive therapy focuses on replacing maladaptive thoughts.)
- behavioral therapy (Incorrect. Behavioral therapy focuses on changing behavior through use of things like punishment and reinforcement.)
- mindfulness based therapy (Correct. Mindfulness focuses on being able to identify thoughts and feelings without attaching judgement to them.)
A: mindfulness based therapy

Q: Eclectic therapy is
- incorporating modern technology into psychotherapy. (Incorrect. As technology advances, it is important to be aware of various things that could be used in clinical practice. However, this is not known as eclectic therapy.)
- letting the patient choose which variety of therapy best suits him or her. (Incorrect. Allowing a client to choose treatment course can be beneficial, but is not known as eclectic therapy.)
- using forms of non-therapeutic practice in a therapeutic setting (Incorrect. Eclectic therapy occurs when a clinician pulls from different forms of therapy to develop a cohesive process that best helps their client.)
- integrating more than one approach to psychotherapy. (Correct. Eclectic therapy relies on various forms of therapy, pulling from different approaches, to help a client.)
A: integrating more than one approach to psychotherapy.

Q: ________ tends to take a long time, even several years, while ________ therapy is relatively brief.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy; humanistic (Incorrect. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is often results-driven, based on presenting concern, and is faded when those results have been achieved.)
- Mindfulness; humanistic (Incorrect. The practice of mindfulness is often considered to be a tool that an individual will be able to use over the course of their life.)
- Humanistic; psychoanalysis (Incorrect. Psychoanalytic therapies tend to take a long period of time.)
- Psychoanalysis; cognitive-behavioral (Correct. Psychoanalysis is often a lengthy process while cognitive-behavioral therapy is relatively brief in nature.)
A: Psychoanalysis; cognitive-behavioral

Q: ________ therapy is cost-effective and doesn’t typically last too long, while ________ may take several years.
- Humanistic; cognitive-behavioral (Incorrect. Humanistic approaches to therapy can often be lengthy, with open-ended targets.)
- Psychoanalytical; cognitive-behavioral therapy (Incorrect. Psychoanalysis may run course for several years as the client engages in therapy.)
- Mindfulness; psychoanalytical (Incorrect. Practicing mindfulness is a tool that a person will be able to use to help calm their thoughts, once learned they should be able to practice it over the course of their life.)
- Cognitive-behavioral; psychoanalysis (Correct. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is often results-driven and takes a relatively brief amount of time to conduct. Psychoanalysis is more open-ended and can take several years.)
A: Cognitive-behavioral; psychoanalysis

Q: What is a critical factor in determining the success of psychotherapy?
- whether the therapist is male or female. (Incorrect. While this may be a factor for some client/therapist relationships, the sex of the clinician is not typically a critical factor in determining success.)
- a therapist’s level of training and expertise. (Incorrect. Level of training and expertise may be somewhat relevant to success and client outcomes.)
- a person’s relationship with their family. (Incorrect. Though this is an often-explored topic in psychotherapy, the relationship a person has with their family does not necessarily mediate outcomes and client success.)
- a person’s relationship with the therapist. (Correct. The relationship built between a client and therapist is of utmost importance in psychotherapy.)
A: a person’s relationship with the therapist.

Q: When is electroconvulsive therapy shown to be effective?
- in treating those with with schizophrenia (Incorrect. ECT has not been shown to be an effective treatment for managing schizophrenia.)
- in treating people with anxiety disorders. (Incorrect. ECT has not been shown to be effective at treating symptoms of anxiety.)
- in treating people with ADHD. (Incorrect. ECT has not been shown to be effective at treating symptoms of ADHD.)
- in treating those with severe depression (Correct. ECT has been shown to be effective at treating those with severe depression that haven’t responded to medication, though it is used as a last resort.)
A: in treating those with severe depression

Q: Johnson often recommends lithium to her patients with bipolar disorder. This exemplifies ________ therapy.
- cognitive (Incorrect. Dr. Johnson is not using cognitive therapy when she prescribes lithium to her patients.)
- humanistic (Incorrect. Dr. Johnson is not using the humanistic approach to therapy when she prescribes lithium to manage symptoms of bipolar disorder.)
- behavioral (Incorrect. Dr. Johnson is not using behavioral therapy to help her clients manage symptoms of bipolar disorder.)
- biomedical (Correct. Dr. Johnson’s use of medication to treat symptoms of bipolar disorder falls under the biomedical model of treatment.)
A: biomedical

Q: Drugs like Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft are ________ that alter levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine.
- antipsychotics (Incorrect. Antipsychotics target the dopamine and serotonin receptors.)
- mood stabilizers (Incorrect. Mood stabilizers like Lithium and Depakote are often used to treat individuals with bipolar disorder.)
- stimulants (Incorrect. Stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall are often used to treat individuals with ADHD.)
- antidepressants (Correct. These drugs are a class of antidepressants are most often used to treat depression.)
A: antidepressants

Q: Confidentiality refers to ________.
- a therapist’s requirement to keep secrets. (Incorrect. More than just “keeping secrets,” therapists are required to not disclose protected information about their clients without proper written consent, or if disclosure is required by law.)
- the requirement of the client to not disclose information about things that happen during treatment sessions. (Incorrect. Clients are able to freely share any information they wish, whether it be about themselves or about what happens during individual treatment.)
- the requirement of the client to not discuss their mental health with other providers. (Incorrect. An individual is free to discuss their mental health concerns with whomever they feel is appropriate.)
- a therapist’s requirement to not disclose information about their client unless required by law. (Correct. Therapists are bound by law to keep protected information and communication with their client confidential, unless under very specific circumstances.)
A: a therapist’s requirement to not disclose information about their client unless required by law.

Q: A therapist’s first meeting with a client is called ________.
- the initial assessment (Incorrect. Though parts of an initial assessment may be completed during the initial meeting, the first meeting between a client and clinician is called something else.)
- initiation (Incorrect. The initial meeting between a therapist and client is called something else.)
- assessment (Incorrect. Though assessments are typically done at the beginning to help drive treatment goals, they are not usually part of the initial meeting.)
- intake (Correct. During the intake, clinicians will take the time to begin assessing client needs as well as cover more general policies and procedures.)
A: intake

Q: If Dr. Zavidah meets with her patient, Petra, once a week in one-on-one appointments for an hour, she is conducting ________.
- group therapy. (Incorrect. Group therapy involves meeting in small groups with of individuals who share similar needs and a therapist.)
- confidential therapy. (Incorrect. All forms of formal therapy carries minimal requirements of confidentiality.)
- behavioral therapy (Incorrect. Given the information shared, it is unknown what type of therapeutic model Dr. Zavidah is using.)
- individual therapy. (Correct. Petra and Dr. Zavidah are meeting individually during weekly appointments.)
A: individual therapy.

Q: Group therapy tends to be ________ than individual therapy.
- more effective (Incorrect. Though group therapy can be effective for certain clients presenting with certain symptoms and problems, it has not been shown to be the most effective form of treatment.)
- more isolating (Incorrect. Group therapy has not been shown to be more isolating than other forms of therapy.)
- ineffective (Incorrect. Group therapy has been shown to be effective with certain populations and in targeting certain issues.)
- cheaper (Correct. Group therapy tends to be more cost-effective than other forms of therapy.)
A: cheaper

Q: Which of the following is a benefit of group therapy?
- Members can grow from personality clashes and conflict. (Incorrect. Therapists and facilitators are present to help minimize conflict between group members.)
- Members are more likely to share information with others outside of the group. (Incorrect. Confidentiality is very important to consider, even in group therapy.)
- Shy members are able to passively listen to others and learn from them rather than actively engaging. (Incorrect. Though members are able to learn from each other, it is important that all group members are engaged.)
- Members can confront each other about their patterns. (Correct. Sometimes hearing feedback from others can be more effective than hearing it from the therapist.)
A: Members can confront each other about their patterns.

Q: Melissa and Brian are going to marriage counseling, as they have had a difficult time getting along and supporting each other since their daughter was born. Which therapeutic method is likely used for their treatment?
- humanistic therapy (Incorrect. Focusing on humanistic aspects will not help them resolve the current conflict they are experiencing.)
- strategic family planning (Incorrect. Melissa and Brian will not be engaging in strategic family planning to help with their conflict resolution.)
- behavioral therapy (Incorrect. In addition to behaviors toward each other, a therapist must also help them address current thoughts and emotions that are creating conflict.)
- cognitive-behavioral therapy (Correct. CBT will help them to address the various problematic thoughts and feelings they have toward each other.)
A: cognitive-behavioral therapy

Q: A psychologist who understands the role that race and ethnicity play in providing treatment demonstrates
- cultural compassion. (Incorrect. It is important that we treat all of our clients with integrity, respect, and compassion regardless of their cultural differences, and therapists must also work to be aware of any biases that would present a barrier for their client.)
- cognitive-cultural theory. (Incorrect. Understanding the role that race and ethnicity play in providing treatment is not referred to as cognitive-cultural theory.)
- multiculturalism. (Incorrect. Multiculturalism refers to the view that differences in culture should be respected and encouraged.)
- cultural competence. (Correct. It is important for a therapist to understand the role that history and cultural identity play in current both treatment interaction as well as future success.)
A: cultural competence.

Q: In America, who is most likely to receive mental health treatment?
- Dante, a 65-year old African-American male. (Incorrect. Unfortunately minorities tend to face more barriers to accessing treatment.)
- Brandon, a 19-year old Latino male. (Incorrect. Unfortunately minorities tend to face more barriers to accessing treatment.)
- Tonya, a 29-year old African-American female. (Incorrect. Unfortunately minorities tend to face greater barriers to accessing treatment.)
- Jenny, a 40-year old white female. (Correct. As part of a racial majority, Jenny is most likely to receive mental health treatment.)
A: Jenny, a 40-year old white female.

Q: In America, who is most likely to receive mental health treatment?
- Marcus, a 16-year old African-American male. (Incorrect. Unfortunately minorities tend to face more barriers to accessing treatment.)
- Leticia, a 40-year old Latino female. (Incorrect. Unfortunately minorities tend to face more barriers to accessing treatment.)
- Arthur, a 70-year old African-American male. (Incorrect. Unfortunately minorities face greater barriers to accessing mental health treatment.)
- Dillon, a 50-year old white male. (Correct. As part of a racial majority, Dillon is likely to face fewer barriers when accessing mental health treatment.)
A: Dillon, a 50-year old white male.