Peer Support Specialist – Questions & Verified Answers
supporting recovery Correct Ans - is what the community and
system does.
co-occurring disorder Correct Ans - a mental health and an
addiction diagnosis
peer specialists Correct Ans - should have a good understanding of
the impact of trauma in recovery
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care (MMIC) Correct Ans - ADHS/
DBHS contracts with the RBHA throughout the state
Arnold v. Sarn Correct Ans - A class action suit was filed in 1981
against the state of Arizona alleging that the state and the county did not
provide a comprehensive Mental Health system.
dual relationship Correct Ans - relationships in which a service
provider has both a paid helping relationship with another individual and
another kind of relationship as well.
advocacy Correct Ans - the act of speaking to and for another
person or oneself.
empathy Correct Ans - the ability to understand, perceive and feel
another persons feelings.
sympathy Correct Ans - to feel pity or sorrow
unconditional positive regard Correct Ans - acceptance and support
of a person regardless of what the person says or does.
person first language Correct Ans - emphasizing the person rather
than their symptoms.
individual advocacy Correct Ans - when one person who speaks on
behalf of another person.
, self advocacy Correct Ans - when one person communicates their
needs or desires to others.
system advocacy Correct Ans - about changing rules, policies or
laws that influences how people live their lives.
stigma Correct Ans - when someone judges you based on a single
personal trait.
facilitating recovery Correct Ans - is what the behavioral health
professionals do.
recovery Correct Ans - is what the consumer does
hallucinations Correct Ans - auditory or visual perceptions involve
other senses: feel, taste or smell, manageable with coping strategies.
delusions Correct Ans - beliefs that are firmly held despite
contradictory evidence.
negative symptoms Correct Ans - the person has a lack of interest
or pleasure
active listening Correct Ans - limit distractions to allow for focus on
the speaker.
stressor Correct Ans - anything that makes one uncomfortable
role model Correct Ans - acting as an example
cultural competence Correct Ans - attaining knowledge, skills, and
attitude to provide effective care to diverse populations.
strength based approach Correct Ans - using a strength as a source
to assist a person to move toward their own recovery.
break confidentiality Correct Ans - the life of a member or another
is at risk.
supporting recovery Correct Ans - is what the community and
system does.
co-occurring disorder Correct Ans - a mental health and an
addiction diagnosis
peer specialists Correct Ans - should have a good understanding of
the impact of trauma in recovery
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care (MMIC) Correct Ans - ADHS/
DBHS contracts with the RBHA throughout the state
Arnold v. Sarn Correct Ans - A class action suit was filed in 1981
against the state of Arizona alleging that the state and the county did not
provide a comprehensive Mental Health system.
dual relationship Correct Ans - relationships in which a service
provider has both a paid helping relationship with another individual and
another kind of relationship as well.
advocacy Correct Ans - the act of speaking to and for another
person or oneself.
empathy Correct Ans - the ability to understand, perceive and feel
another persons feelings.
sympathy Correct Ans - to feel pity or sorrow
unconditional positive regard Correct Ans - acceptance and support
of a person regardless of what the person says or does.
person first language Correct Ans - emphasizing the person rather
than their symptoms.
individual advocacy Correct Ans - when one person who speaks on
behalf of another person.
, self advocacy Correct Ans - when one person communicates their
needs or desires to others.
system advocacy Correct Ans - about changing rules, policies or
laws that influences how people live their lives.
stigma Correct Ans - when someone judges you based on a single
personal trait.
facilitating recovery Correct Ans - is what the behavioral health
professionals do.
recovery Correct Ans - is what the consumer does
hallucinations Correct Ans - auditory or visual perceptions involve
other senses: feel, taste or smell, manageable with coping strategies.
delusions Correct Ans - beliefs that are firmly held despite
contradictory evidence.
negative symptoms Correct Ans - the person has a lack of interest
or pleasure
active listening Correct Ans - limit distractions to allow for focus on
the speaker.
stressor Correct Ans - anything that makes one uncomfortable
role model Correct Ans - acting as an example
cultural competence Correct Ans - attaining knowledge, skills, and
attitude to provide effective care to diverse populations.
strength based approach Correct Ans - using a strength as a source
to assist a person to move toward their own recovery.
break confidentiality Correct Ans - the life of a member or another
is at risk.
