Question 1

Is it appropriate for the practitioner to interrupt the flow of the meeting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, to allow ample time to close the meeting and complete the meeting on schedule. 
B)  No, because interrupting the client would be disrespectful and would have a negative impact on rapport. 
C)  No, because it would make the client feel unheard, like what they say is not important to be completed. 
D)  Yes, because the practitioner's comments are often more important than the client's comments. 
A)  Yes, to allow ample time to close the meeting and complete the meeting on schedule. 
B)  No, because interrupting the client would be disrespectful and would have a negative impact on rapport. 
C)  No, because it would make the client feel unheard, like what they say is not important to be completed. 
D)  Yes, because the practitioner's comments are often more important than the client's comments.

Question 2

When working with an individual client, which seating arrangement is most conducive to open discussion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sitting across from a client so the client feels comfortable. 
B)  Sitting behind a desk to increase professionalism. 
C)  Sitting behind the client so the client may free associate. 
D)  All seating arrangements have the same effect. 
A)  Sitting across from a client so the client feels comfortable. 
B)  Sitting behind a desk to increase professionalism. 
C)  Sitting behind the client so the client may free associate. 
D)  All seating arrangements have the same effect.

Question 3

Administrative contracts:

Accepted Answer

A)  are optional. 
B)  are the same across disciplines. 
C)  are part of the case record. 
D)  are completed at termination. 
A)  are optional. 
B)  are the same across disciplines. 
C)  are part of the case record. 
D)  are completed at termination.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT appropriate when preparing to work with clients from a different culture than your own?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reading literature by authors from other cultures. 
B)  Talking to people from other cultures. 
C)  Learning about the relationship between your culture and other cultures. 
D)  Not learning about other cultures so that you won't be biased in the session. 
A)  Reading literature by authors from other cultures. 
B)  Talking to people from other cultures. 
C)  Learning about the relationship between your culture and other cultures. 
D)  Not learning about other cultures so that you won't be biased in the session.

Question 5

Julie is a 13-year-old girl whose mom brought her to see you because of behavioral problems at school. In the first session, you set ground rules that you will only reveal information if Julie's behavior is a threat to herself or others. Four sessions later, Julie tells you that her mom's 35-year-old boyfriend has been forcing her to have sex with him for the past 3 months, and she thinks that she may be pregnant, but she is afraid to tell her mom because her mom "really loves this guy" and may not believe her. You decide to break confidentiality. Discuss how the relationships might change between
a) you and Julie,
b) Julie and her mom, and
c) you and her mom.

Accepted Answer

a) The relationship between you and Juli

Question 6

A practitioner wants to prepare for the next client session. Which of the following is NOT one of the things s/he would do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obtain available client information 
B)  Develop goals for the client to achieve based on the referral information 
C)  Possibly discuss the case with a supervisor or co-worker 
D)  Plan out an agenda 
A)  Obtain available client information 
B)  Develop goals for the client to achieve based on the referral information 
C)  Possibly discuss the case with a supervisor or co-worker 
D)  Plan out an agenda

Question 7

When the person coming to see the practitioner is considered a minor,

Accepted Answer

A)  the parents usually have a legal right to know what happens during meetings. 
B)  the parents have waived their legal right to know what happens during meetings. 
C)  the school has a legal right to know what happens during meetings if the child has a school-related problem. 
D)  the parents have a legal right to advise the practitioner how to address the problems faced by the child. 
A)  the parents usually have a legal right to know what happens during meetings. 
B)  the parents have waived their legal right to know what happens during meetings. 
C)  the school has a legal right to know what happens during meetings if the child has a school-related problem. 
D)  the parents have a legal right to advise the practitioner how to address the problems faced by the child.

Question 8

Because of issues of confidentiality, initially practitioners should avoid:

Accepted Answer

A)  taxes. 
B)  using their name when they introduce themselves. 
C)  making direct comments to their clients. 
D)  using the client's name to greet them, especially if there are other people in the waiting room. 
A)  taxes. 
B)  using their name when they introduce themselves. 
C)  making direct comments to their clients. 
D)  using the client's name to greet them, especially if there are other people in the waiting room.

Question 9

Practitioners who work with groups might start the first session with the following exercise to help members get acquainted:

Accepted Answer

A)  Having group members share one of their most shameful moments. 
B)  An icebreaker activity such as going around and having each member describe something unique about him/herself. 
C)  Having members fill out an anonymous feedback form on what they found useful in the sessions. 
D)  Have each member critique another member's ideas. 
A)  Having group members share one of their most shameful moments. 
B)  An icebreaker activity such as going around and having each member describe something unique about him/herself. 
C)  Having members fill out an anonymous feedback form on what they found useful in the sessions. 
D)  Have each member critique another member's ideas.

Question 10

General information about a specific cultural group should:

Accepted Answer

A)  apply to all individuals since it is broad information and you can assume that it is accurate. 
B)  give the practitioner a starting point for understanding the client's worldview. 
C)  be humorous and contain slang. 
D)  show you that your culture is better than the other culture. 
A)  apply to all individuals since it is broad information and you can assume that it is accurate. 
B)  give the practitioner a starting point for understanding the client's worldview. 
C)  be humorous and contain slang. 
D)  show you that your culture is better than the other culture.

Is it appropriate for the practitioner to interrupt the flow of the meeting?

When working with an individual client, which seating arrangement is most conducive to open discussion?

Administrative contracts:

Which of the following is NOT appropriate when preparing to work with clients from a different culture than your own?

A practitioner wants to prepare for the next client session. Which of the following is NOT one of the things s/he would do?

When the person coming to see the practitioner is considered a minor,

Because of issues of confidentiality, initially practitioners should avoid:

Practitioners who work with groups might start the first session with the following exercise to help members get acquainted:

General information about a specific cultural group should:

Importance of Self-Understanding

Ways of Understanding and Perceiving Self and Others

Values, Ethics, and Legal Obligations

Professionalism and Professional Relationships

Developing Working Relationships

Basic Interpersonal Skills

Expressing Understanding

Gaining Further Understanding

Developing a Deeper Understanding

Assessing Readiness and Motivation

Identifying Key Problems or Challenges

Establishing Goals

Taking Action

Evaluating and Ending Professional Relationships

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Exam 7: Opening and Closing a Meeting

Is it appropriate for the practitioner to interrupt the flow of the meeting?

When working with an individual client, which seating arrangement is most conducive to open discussion?

Administrative contracts:

Which of the following is NOT appropriate when preparing to work with clients from a different culture than your own?

A practitioner wants to prepare for the next client session. Which of the following is NOT one of the things s/he would do?

When the person coming to see the practitioner is considered a minor,

Because of issues of confidentiality, initially practitioners should avoid:

Practitioners who work with groups might start the first session with the following exercise to help members get acquainted:

General information about a specific cultural group should:

Importance of Self-Understanding

Ways of Understanding and Perceiving Self and Others

Values, Ethics, and Legal Obligations

Professionalism and Professional Relationships

Developing Working Relationships

Basic Interpersonal Skills

Expressing Understanding

Gaining Further Understanding

Developing a Deeper Understanding

Assessing Readiness and Motivation

Identifying Key Problems or Challenges

Establishing Goals

Taking Action

Evaluating and Ending Professional Relationships

Filters