Certified Peer Specialist Practice Exam

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What do individuals often consider as the greatest barriers to recovery?

Filtering
Messages
Possibility
Radar

The correct answer is: Messages

Individuals often consider messages as the greatest barriers to recovery because the messages they receive from society, the media, family, or even themselves can be negative, stigmatizing, or discouraging. These messages can perpetuate feelings of hopelessness, low self-esteem, or the belief that recovery is not possible. By addressing and changing these negative messages into positive, supportive ones, individuals can overcome these barriers and progress towards recovery. Options A, C, and D are incorrect: A. Filtering typically refers to the cognitive distortion where an individual only focuses on negative aspects of a situation while ignoring any positive aspects. While this can be a barrier to recovery, it is not as commonly considered the greatest barrier. C. Possibility does not directly relate to external messages that can hinder recovery. D. Radar does not pertain to the concept of messages as barriers to recovery.