Why an AI Chatbot Isn't a Therapist

End-of-lesson check

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1. What is the main idea of "Why an AI Chatbot Isn't a Therapist"?

   1. AI mental-health bots can listen, but they don't know you, can't call for help, and sometimes give risky advice.
   2. Use AI as the final authority for the whole decision
   3. Avoid checking the answer once it sounds polished
   4. Focus only on speed instead of judgment

2. Which concept is most central to "Why an AI Chatbot Isn't a Therapist"?

   1. crisis resources
   2. mental health
   3. real support
   4. AI limitations

3. Which use of AI fits this topic best?

   1. Let the AI decide what matters without your review
   2. Use the answer before checking whether it fits the situation
   3. Bots forget you the moment the chat closes (most of them)
   4. Use the first answer without checking it

4. What should a careful learner remember about "Real talk"?

   1. If you're in real crisis, text 988 or call a trusted adult. A bot is not a backup for that.
   2. Skip the context so the tool can guess faster
   3. Treat the output as private even after sharing it online
   4. Use the answer without checking the source

5. You want to use AI after this lesson. What is the safest next step?

   1. Act immediately because the AI answer is written clearly
   2. AI cannot make the human values or safety decision for you.
   3. Hide uncertainty so the final answer looks cleaner
   4. Use private or sensitive details before checking permission

6. How should AI output about mental health be treated?

   1. As proof that no other source is needed
   2. As a replacement for context, consent, or expert review
   3. As a draft or helper output that still needs human judgment and verification
   4. As something that becomes correct when it sounds confident

7. Name one way to verify an AI answer about mental health.

8. Which action would help you apply "Why an AI Chatbot Isn't a Therapist" responsibly?

   1. Use the tool to avoid thinking through the tradeoff
   2. Keep going even if the output conflicts with a trusted source
   3. Use the first answer without checking it
   4. They can't notice your tone, body language, or pattern over weeks