AP COMPARATIVE PRACTICE SOLUTION
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
▶ solution-focused therapy. Answer: Therapy based on the effective
resolution of problems using personal resources and strengths
▶ structural family therapy. Answer: Therapy focused on providing a
structural change in family dynamics to manage problems more effectively
▶ Family systems therapy. Answer: Therapy designed to increase each
member of the family's awareness of each other's role
▶ strategic family therapy. Answer: Therapy that views symptoms as
metaphors and teaches the family new ways to behave to reduce problem
behaviors
▶ True. Answer: T/F impaired memory is a symptom of discontinuation
syndrome, along with flu-like symptoms, fatigue, lethargy, myalgia,
decreased concentration, N/V, parenthesis, irritability, anxiety, insomnia,
crying, dizziness, vertigo
▶ Niacin. Answer: Nutritional deficiency in vegan diet that mimics
psychiatric symptoms
▶ Thiamine (Vitamin B1). Answer: Deficiency associated with chronic
alcohol abuse
▶ Birth to age 2. Answer: Positive Babinski reflex is normal for what age
range
▶ Managed Care Organization (MCO). Answer: System where the insurer
is not only the payer but also the provider of healthcare
, ▶ 0.5 mg/day; 3 mg/day. Answer: 2 part Q: Recommended starting dose
of risperidone (Risperdal) for adolescence age 13 to 17; and recommended
therapeutic dose for adolescence
▶ Structural family therapy. Answer: What type of family therapy use a
structural mapping or genograms as a treatment intervention
▶ Structural family therapy. Answer: Emphasizes how, when, and to whom
family members relate in order to understand and change family structure;
goal is to produce structural change in family organization; uses
genograms to illustrate Relationships using symbols for overinvolvement,
conflict, and coalitions.
▶ case management. Answer: Involves coordinating care across treatment
settings to ensure quality outcomes
▶ Normalcy; crazy. Answer: Example of mental health promotion is:
validating _______ of feelings and ensuring patients they are not _______.
▶ Special interest group. Answer: Collection of individuals who coordinate
lobbying efforts Around a common interest and seek to influence policy
makers
▶ Legislative assistant. Answer: Employee of a senator or representative
Who keeps the legislator informed, meets with constituents, And drafts
reports
▶ caucus (congressional). Answer: A group of members of Congress or a
political party created to support a defined political ideology
▶ grassroots lobbying. Answer: When unpaid individuals contact their
legislators to influence policy
▶ 14-17. Answer: The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe).
What scores indicate mild anxiety?
▶ 18-24. Answer: The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe).
What scores indicate mild anxiety?
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
▶ solution-focused therapy. Answer: Therapy based on the effective
resolution of problems using personal resources and strengths
▶ structural family therapy. Answer: Therapy focused on providing a
structural change in family dynamics to manage problems more effectively
▶ Family systems therapy. Answer: Therapy designed to increase each
member of the family's awareness of each other's role
▶ strategic family therapy. Answer: Therapy that views symptoms as
metaphors and teaches the family new ways to behave to reduce problem
behaviors
▶ True. Answer: T/F impaired memory is a symptom of discontinuation
syndrome, along with flu-like symptoms, fatigue, lethargy, myalgia,
decreased concentration, N/V, parenthesis, irritability, anxiety, insomnia,
crying, dizziness, vertigo
▶ Niacin. Answer: Nutritional deficiency in vegan diet that mimics
psychiatric symptoms
▶ Thiamine (Vitamin B1). Answer: Deficiency associated with chronic
alcohol abuse
▶ Birth to age 2. Answer: Positive Babinski reflex is normal for what age
range
▶ Managed Care Organization (MCO). Answer: System where the insurer
is not only the payer but also the provider of healthcare
, ▶ 0.5 mg/day; 3 mg/day. Answer: 2 part Q: Recommended starting dose
of risperidone (Risperdal) for adolescence age 13 to 17; and recommended
therapeutic dose for adolescence
▶ Structural family therapy. Answer: What type of family therapy use a
structural mapping or genograms as a treatment intervention
▶ Structural family therapy. Answer: Emphasizes how, when, and to whom
family members relate in order to understand and change family structure;
goal is to produce structural change in family organization; uses
genograms to illustrate Relationships using symbols for overinvolvement,
conflict, and coalitions.
▶ case management. Answer: Involves coordinating care across treatment
settings to ensure quality outcomes
▶ Normalcy; crazy. Answer: Example of mental health promotion is:
validating _______ of feelings and ensuring patients they are not _______.
▶ Special interest group. Answer: Collection of individuals who coordinate
lobbying efforts Around a common interest and seek to influence policy
makers
▶ Legislative assistant. Answer: Employee of a senator or representative
Who keeps the legislator informed, meets with constituents, And drafts
reports
▶ caucus (congressional). Answer: A group of members of Congress or a
political party created to support a defined political ideology
▶ grassroots lobbying. Answer: When unpaid individuals contact their
legislators to influence policy
▶ 14-17. Answer: The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe).
What scores indicate mild anxiety?
▶ 18-24. Answer: The HAM-A is ranked from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe).
What scores indicate mild anxiety?
