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VSP – FOUNDATION 2025/2026 LATEST 250 EXAM QUESTION
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |A+GRADE.
Clubhouse model: work ordered day - ANSWER - - The work ordered day engage members
and staff together
-The clubhouse focuses on members strengths talents and abilities; therefore, the work
ordered day is inconsistent with medication, day treatment or therapy programs
-All work in the clubhouse is designed to help members
regain self-worth, purpose and confidence; it is not intended to be job specific training
Cognitive functions - ANSWER - Refers to experience of self and time, attention and
concentration, memory and executive functions
Cognitive symptoms - ANSWER - Refers to thoughts, how we think, and process
information
Community based employment programs - ANSWER - Provide consumers an opportunity
to work in the community, but with a range of assistance and support through transitional
employment.
Competitive work - ANSWER - Refers to jobs that are a) available to everyone, b) offers
wages and benefits that are comparable to industry standards, c) provide opportunities to
work alongside non-disabled co-workers
Contemplation stage - ANSWER - Someone is experiencing ambivalence about their
problem and are beginning to think about/ consider behavior change.
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Crisis - ANSWER - Perceived lack of control over a situation causing distress. A turning
point for better or for worse in an acute disease.
Criticisms of psychiatric day programs - ANSWER - No two programs are the same, it is
hard to measure program and effectiveness
Day wasting programs - ANSWER - Programs that allow habituation and do not give the
client the needed skills to be independent
Define competency - ANSWER - The ability to apply knowledge of skills and attitudes and
personal characteristics to successfully perform critical work tasks, specific functions, or
operate in each role/ position.
Define cultural competence - ANSWER - Ability of providers and organizations to
effectively deliver healthcare services that meet the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of
patients
Define empirically supported treatment (EST). - ANSWER - A kind of intervention that has
been proven effective. Such as CBT treating depression.
Define evidence-based practice (EBP) - ANSWER - Recognizes the importance of
understanding and following research, recommendations, while considering the service
provider's clinical experience and the goals, preferences, interests, values and
characteristics of the people being served.
Define peer-support - ANSWER - Emotional support provided by a peer support specialist
to others with similar mental, substance use or co-occurring mental health and substance
use disorder to achieve a desired social/ personal change. A process of sharing mutuality,
giving and receiving hope, and strengths and experiences.
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Define the "bio-psycho-social perspective" on psychiatric disability. - ANSWER - Health
condition is seen as interacting with environmental and personal factors to affect an
individual's functioning at the level of body functions and structures, in performance of
daily activities, and in participation in values, roles, and life domains.
Define the "disability perspective" on psychiatric disability. - ANSWER - Psychiatric
disabilities occur when a mental health condition interferes with a person's function in
living, learning, working, and/or social environments and roles. Uses terms like psychiatric
disability vs. mental illness. Implies hope of reacquiring abilities, valued roles, and
independence.
Define the "medical perspective" on psychiatric disability. - ANSWER - Focuses on treating
mental health conditions by identifying and addressing the symptoms of psychiatric
illness. Relies on the DSM-5 definitions of mental health conditions. Most medical
professionals have been trained in this perspective. Treatment typically focuses on
psychotropic medications and psychotherapy.
Define the "social perspective" on psychiatric disability. - ANSWER - Sees disability as a
product of the social and interpersonal factors. There's no such thing as mental illness,
and psychiatric symptoms can be a healthy response to a dysfunctional world. What looks
like illness represents a method of surviving difficult times or coping with trauma. Since the
environment helps define "disability", disability is a socially constructed concept.
Define TRIGRS - ANSWER - A research design used to analyze consumer progress from
peer support services. Particularly (1) current symptoms and behaviors, (2) skill deficits,
(3) available resources and needs.
Define: Continuity of care - ANSWER - Receiving all the services needed for the length of
time they are required and across all settings
Delusions - ANSWER - Bizarre beliefs or ideas that a person has that are not based in
realist, and they can't be talked out of
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Describe the "Community" component of the Recovery Support Strategic Initiative by
SAMHSA. - ANSWER - Refers to relationships and social networks that provide support,
friendship, love, and hope.
Describe the "Health" component of the Recovery Support Strategic Initiative by SAMHSA.
- ANSWER - Refers to overcoming or managing one's disease(s), as well as living in a
physically and emotionally healthy way.
Describe the "Home" component of the Recovery Support Strategic Initiative by SAMHSA. -
ANSWER - Refers to having a stable place to live.
Describe the "Purpose" component of the Recovery Support Strategic Initiative by
SAMHSA. - ANSWER - Refers to meaningful daily activities like employment, school,
volunteerism, family care taking, creative endeavors, etc. And the independence, income,
and resources to participate in society.
Direct skill teaching model - ANSWER - This model can be used to assess clients and say
no to alcohol. The leader will demonstrate how to skills is done
Discrimination - ANSWER - Making a distinction in favor of or against a person,
based on the group or category to which that person belongs
Documentation - ANSWER - Peer workers need to understand the difference between
treatment goals and recovery goals, and the ability to complete the necessary
documentation required.
Empowering individuals and decisions about available service program hours in program
content is an example of - ANSWER - empowerment
VSP – FOUNDATION 2025/2026 LATEST 250 EXAM QUESTION
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |A+GRADE.
Clubhouse model: work ordered day - ANSWER - - The work ordered day engage members
and staff together
-The clubhouse focuses on members strengths talents and abilities; therefore, the work
ordered day is inconsistent with medication, day treatment or therapy programs
-All work in the clubhouse is designed to help members
regain self-worth, purpose and confidence; it is not intended to be job specific training
Cognitive functions - ANSWER - Refers to experience of self and time, attention and
concentration, memory and executive functions
Cognitive symptoms - ANSWER - Refers to thoughts, how we think, and process
information
Community based employment programs - ANSWER - Provide consumers an opportunity
to work in the community, but with a range of assistance and support through transitional
employment.
Competitive work - ANSWER - Refers to jobs that are a) available to everyone, b) offers
wages and benefits that are comparable to industry standards, c) provide opportunities to
work alongside non-disabled co-workers
Contemplation stage - ANSWER - Someone is experiencing ambivalence about their
problem and are beginning to think about/ consider behavior change.
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Crisis - ANSWER - Perceived lack of control over a situation causing distress. A turning
point for better or for worse in an acute disease.
Criticisms of psychiatric day programs - ANSWER - No two programs are the same, it is
hard to measure program and effectiveness
Day wasting programs - ANSWER - Programs that allow habituation and do not give the
client the needed skills to be independent
Define competency - ANSWER - The ability to apply knowledge of skills and attitudes and
personal characteristics to successfully perform critical work tasks, specific functions, or
operate in each role/ position.
Define cultural competence - ANSWER - Ability of providers and organizations to
effectively deliver healthcare services that meet the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of
patients
Define empirically supported treatment (EST). - ANSWER - A kind of intervention that has
been proven effective. Such as CBT treating depression.
Define evidence-based practice (EBP) - ANSWER - Recognizes the importance of
understanding and following research, recommendations, while considering the service
provider's clinical experience and the goals, preferences, interests, values and
characteristics of the people being served.
Define peer-support - ANSWER - Emotional support provided by a peer support specialist
to others with similar mental, substance use or co-occurring mental health and substance
use disorder to achieve a desired social/ personal change. A process of sharing mutuality,
giving and receiving hope, and strengths and experiences.
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Define the "bio-psycho-social perspective" on psychiatric disability. - ANSWER - Health
condition is seen as interacting with environmental and personal factors to affect an
individual's functioning at the level of body functions and structures, in performance of
daily activities, and in participation in values, roles, and life domains.
Define the "disability perspective" on psychiatric disability. - ANSWER - Psychiatric
disabilities occur when a mental health condition interferes with a person's function in
living, learning, working, and/or social environments and roles. Uses terms like psychiatric
disability vs. mental illness. Implies hope of reacquiring abilities, valued roles, and
independence.
Define the "medical perspective" on psychiatric disability. - ANSWER - Focuses on treating
mental health conditions by identifying and addressing the symptoms of psychiatric
illness. Relies on the DSM-5 definitions of mental health conditions. Most medical
professionals have been trained in this perspective. Treatment typically focuses on
psychotropic medications and psychotherapy.
Define the "social perspective" on psychiatric disability. - ANSWER - Sees disability as a
product of the social and interpersonal factors. There's no such thing as mental illness,
and psychiatric symptoms can be a healthy response to a dysfunctional world. What looks
like illness represents a method of surviving difficult times or coping with trauma. Since the
environment helps define "disability", disability is a socially constructed concept.
Define TRIGRS - ANSWER - A research design used to analyze consumer progress from
peer support services. Particularly (1) current symptoms and behaviors, (2) skill deficits,
(3) available resources and needs.
Define: Continuity of care - ANSWER - Receiving all the services needed for the length of
time they are required and across all settings
Delusions - ANSWER - Bizarre beliefs or ideas that a person has that are not based in
realist, and they can't be talked out of
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Describe the "Community" component of the Recovery Support Strategic Initiative by
SAMHSA. - ANSWER - Refers to relationships and social networks that provide support,
friendship, love, and hope.
Describe the "Health" component of the Recovery Support Strategic Initiative by SAMHSA.
- ANSWER - Refers to overcoming or managing one's disease(s), as well as living in a
physically and emotionally healthy way.
Describe the "Home" component of the Recovery Support Strategic Initiative by SAMHSA. -
ANSWER - Refers to having a stable place to live.
Describe the "Purpose" component of the Recovery Support Strategic Initiative by
SAMHSA. - ANSWER - Refers to meaningful daily activities like employment, school,
volunteerism, family care taking, creative endeavors, etc. And the independence, income,
and resources to participate in society.
Direct skill teaching model - ANSWER - This model can be used to assess clients and say
no to alcohol. The leader will demonstrate how to skills is done
Discrimination - ANSWER - Making a distinction in favor of or against a person,
based on the group or category to which that person belongs
Documentation - ANSWER - Peer workers need to understand the difference between
treatment goals and recovery goals, and the ability to complete the necessary
documentation required.
Empowering individuals and decisions about available service program hours in program
content is an example of - ANSWER - empowerment
