Question 1

Lazarus's multimodal conceptualization system:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is mainly concerned with clients' relationships. 
B)  Is designed to analyze clients' problems. 
C)  Is psychoanalytically based. 
D)  Is not concerned with clients' current functioning. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Is mainly concerned with clients' relationships. 
B)  Is designed to analyze clients' problems. 
C)  Is psychoanalytically based. 
D)  Is not concerned with clients' current functioning. 
E)  All of the above B

Question 2

Which of the following is least likely to be required information to evaluate a client's problem in most situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Input from the client's family members 
B)  The client's main source of distress 
C)  The client's self-reported hierarchy of problems 
D)  Antecedents and consequences of the problem 
E)  Direct observation of the client's behaviors. 
A)  Input from the client's family members 
B)  The client's main source of distress 
C)  The client's self-reported hierarchy of problems 
D)  Antecedents and consequences of the problem 
E)  Direct observation of the client's behaviors. A

Question 3

Which of the following is true of Lazarus's BASIC ID model?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not cover cognitive domains very well. 
B)  It is most useful to interviewers with an object relations theoretical orientation. 
C)  It deemphasizes spiritual, cultural, and recreational domains. 
D)  It includes the categories of attention and insight. 
A)  It does not cover cognitive domains very well. 
B)  It is most useful to interviewers with an object relations theoretical orientation. 
C)  It deemphasizes spiritual, cultural, and recreational domains. 
D)  It includes the categories of attention and insight. C

Question 4

The authors suggest that the main purpose of exploring interpersonal and historical issues during an intake interview is so that the therapist can:

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide definitive case formulations 
B)  Advocate specific client actions or solutions 
C)  Formulate hypotheses 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Both A and B 
A)  Provide definitive case formulations 
B)  Advocate specific client actions or solutions 
C)  Formulate hypotheses 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Both A and B

Question 5

Thoresen and Mahoney's behaviorally oriented problem conceptualization model does NOT emphasize which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antecedents 
B)  Consequences 
C)  Predictions 
D)  The behavior itself 
E)  All of the above are emphasized in the model 
A)  Antecedents 
B)  Consequences 
C)  Predictions 
D)  The behavior itself 
E)  All of the above are emphasized in the model

Question 6

When a client discloses a painful memory, the best thing a therapist can do is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reassure the client that the past is behind him or her now. 
B)  Ask a different question to direct the client toward more positive material. 
C)  Listen well and empathize. 
D)  Listen well and sympathize. 
E)  Continue to question the client so he/she can learn more about the memory. 
A)  Reassure the client that the past is behind him or her now. 
B)  Ask a different question to direct the client toward more positive material. 
C)  Listen well and empathize. 
D)  Listen well and sympathize. 
E)  Continue to question the client so he/she can learn more about the memory.

Question 7

A therapist should do all EXCEPT which of the following when probing for a client's personal history?

Accepted Answer

A)  Point out the client's strengths. 
B)  Allow the client time to freely discuss what he or she feels is significant. 
C)  Ask about the client's earliest memory. 
D)  Have the client relive his or her painful memories. 
A)  Point out the client's strengths. 
B)  Allow the client time to freely discuss what he or she feels is significant. 
C)  Ask about the client's earliest memory. 
D)  Have the client relive his or her painful memories.

Question 8

The intake report must be written for a diverse audience, including all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The client's insurance company. 
B)  The state and local ethics board. 
C)  The client's family and friends . 
D)  The client's attorney. 
E)  All of the above would be included. 
A)  The client's insurance company. 
B)  The state and local ethics board. 
C)  The client's family and friends . 
D)  The client's attorney. 
E)  All of the above would be included.

Question 9

Which type of theorist emphasizes the importance of antecedents and consequences in problem development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychoanalytic 
B)  Behavioral 
C)  Solution-focused 
D)  Person-centered 
E)  Existential 
A)  Psychoanalytic 
B)  Behavioral 
C)  Solution-focused 
D)  Person-centered 
E)  Existential

Question 10

When conducting brief intake interviews, therapists must make three primary modifications. Which of the following is NOT one of those modifications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Therapists must limit their use of questions. 
B)  Therapists must rely more heavily on information from client registration forms. 
C)  Therapists must spend less time collecting information about personal history. 
D)  Therapists must restrict the time allowed for client self-expression. 
E)  Only A and B. 
A)  Therapists must limit their use of questions. 
B)  Therapists must rely more heavily on information from client registration forms. 
C)  Therapists must spend less time collecting information about personal history. 
D)  Therapists must restrict the time allowed for client self-expression. 
E)  Only A and B.

Question 11

What would be a good strategy to begin directively exploring a client's personal history?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Tell me about your personal history." 
B)  "Tell me about one of your earliest childhood memories." 
C)  "What do you remember about your first elementary school teacher?" 
D)  "Say whatever comes to mind." 
E)  "What was the most significant thing you experienced as child?" 
A)  "Tell me about your personal history." 
B)  "Tell me about one of your earliest childhood memories." 
C)  "What do you remember about your first elementary school teacher?" 
D)  "Say whatever comes to mind." 
E)  "What was the most significant thing you experienced as child?"

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of the intake report?

Accepted Answer

A)  It begins with diagnostic issues and later includes relevant historical information. 
B)  It will always include a complete mental status report. 
C)  It begins with more objective data and later includes more subjective judgments and recommendations. 
D)  It should not include a client's medical history. 
E)  B and D are both true. 
A)  It begins with diagnostic issues and later includes relevant historical information. 
B)  It will always include a complete mental status report. 
C)  It begins with more objective data and later includes more subjective judgments and recommendations. 
D)  It should not include a client's medical history. 
E)  B and D are both true.

Question 13

It can be helpful for interviewers to reframe clients' problem statements into positive statements about what clients want, because client problems are intimately linked with client:

Accepted Answer

A)  Feelings 
B)  Emotions 
C)  Goals 
D)  Attitudes 
E)  Cognitions 
A)  Feelings 
B)  Emotions 
C)  Goals 
D)  Attitudes 
E)  Cognitions

Question 14

Which of the following is/are NOT usually a part of the intake interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obtaining information to determine whether or what type of treatment is best suited to the client 
B)  Assessment in general 
C)  Team interviewing 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Obtaining information to determine whether or what type of treatment is best suited to the client 
B)  Assessment in general 
C)  Team interviewing 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  None of the above

Question 15

Therapists practicing from a __________ or __________ perspective tend to reject the concept of personality and believe that behavior is the function of a situation or a person's cognitions about a situation.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral; cognitive 
B)  psychoanalytic; person-centered 
C)  behavioral; person-centered 
D)  psychoanalytic; cognitive 
E)  None of the above 
A)  behavioral; cognitive 
B)  psychoanalytic; person-centered 
C)  behavioral; person-centered 
D)  psychoanalytic; cognitive 
E)  None of the above

Question 16

Toward the end of an intake interview, it is important to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage the client to disclose memories he or she may have been avoiding. 
B)  Offer the client a provisional diagnosis. 
C)  Review client goals and encourage the client to focus on personal strengths and resources. 
D)  Do all of the above. 
E)  Do none of the above. 
A)  Encourage the client to disclose memories he or she may have been avoiding. 
B)  Offer the client a provisional diagnosis. 
C)  Review client goals and encourage the client to focus on personal strengths and resources. 
D)  Do all of the above. 
E)  Do none of the above.

Question 17

Why is it preferable for therapists to initially be nondirective when asking about a client's history?

Accepted Answer

A)  It gives the client time to reminisce about past memories and experiences. 
B)  Therapists can observe what the client chooses to talk about and what she or he avoids, which can reveal significant information. 
C)  Therapists can observe the client's facial expressions as he or she relives past traumatic memories. 
D)  The client will feel less anxious when an therapist is nondirective. 
E)  Both A and B 
A)  It gives the client time to reminisce about past memories and experiences. 
B)  Therapists can observe what the client chooses to talk about and what she or he avoids, which can reveal significant information. 
C)  Therapists can observe the client's facial expressions as he or she relives past traumatic memories. 
D)  The client will feel less anxious when an therapist is nondirective. 
E)  Both A and B

Question 18

At what point in the intake interview will the therapist generally switch from a more nondirective listening style to a more structured, directive approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the client starts rambling about things that aren't important. 
B)  When the therapist begins helping a client identify problems or goals. 
C)  When the therapist needs to finish the interview early. 
D)  When the client begins to show a lot of emotion. 
E)  Both B and D 
A)  When the client starts rambling about things that aren't important. 
B)  When the therapist begins helping a client identify problems or goals. 
C)  When the therapist needs to finish the interview early. 
D)  When the client begins to show a lot of emotion. 
E)  Both B and D

Question 19

Therapists practicing from a _________ theoretical orientation are less likely to make use of client registration forms, computerized interviewing procedures, or standardized questionnaires.

Accepted Answer

A)  Person-centered 
B)  Psychoanalytic 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  A and B 
E)  B and C 
A)  Person-centered 
B)  Psychoanalytic 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  A and B 
E)  B and C

Question 20

After several client problems have been identified, which is the best way for a therapist to decide which problem to deal with first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose the problem the therapist believes is causing the client the most distress. 
B)  Choose the problem that can be dealt with most effectively. 
C)  Choose the problem the client identifies as his or her main concern. 
D)  Choose the problem the referral source listed as the presenting problem. 
E)  Choose the problem the therapist feels he/she has the best chance of fixing. 
A)  Choose the problem the therapist believes is causing the client the most distress. 
B)  Choose the problem that can be dealt with most effectively. 
C)  Choose the problem the client identifies as his or her main concern. 
D)  Choose the problem the referral source listed as the presenting problem. 
E)  Choose the problem the therapist feels he/she has the best chance of fixing.

Lazarus's multimodal conceptualization system:

Which of the following is least likely to be required information to evaluate a client's problem in most situations?

Which of the following is true of Lazarus's BASIC ID model?

The authors suggest that the main purpose of exploring interpersonal and historical issues during an intake interview is so that the therapist can:

Thoresen and Mahoney's behaviorally oriented problem conceptualization model does NOT emphasize which of the following?

When a client discloses a painful memory, the best thing a therapist can do is:

A therapist should do all EXCEPT which of the following when probing for a client's personal history?

The intake report must be written for a diverse audience, including all of the following EXCEPT:

Which type of theorist emphasizes the importance of antecedents and consequences in problem development?

When conducting brief intake interviews, therapists must make three primary modifications. Which of the following is NOT one of those modifications?

What would be a good strategy to begin directively exploring a client's personal history?

Which of the following statements is true of the intake report?

It can be helpful for interviewers to reframe clients' problem statements into positive statements about what clients want, because client problems are intimately linked with client:

Which of the following is/are NOT usually a part of the intake interview?

Therapists practicing from a or perspective tend to reject the concept of personality and believe that behavior is the function of a situation or a person's cognitions about a situation.

Toward the end of an intake interview, it is important to:

Why is it preferable for therapists to initially be nondirective when asking about a client's history?

At what point in the intake interview will the therapist generally switch from a more nondirective listening style to a more structured, directive approach?

Therapists practicing from a _________ theoretical orientation are less likely to make use of client registration forms, computerized interviewing procedures, or standardized questionnaires.

After several client problems have been identified, which is the best way for a therapist to decide which problem to deal with first?

An Introduction to the Clinical Interview

Preparation

An Overview of the Interview Process

Nondirective Listening Skills

Directive Listening Skills

Skills for Directing Clients Toward Action

Evidence-Based Relationships

The Mental Status Examination

Suicide Assessment

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Challenging Clients and Demanding Situations

Interviewing Young Clients

Interviewing Couples and Families

Electronic and Telephonic Interviewing

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Exam 8: Intake Interviewing and Report Writing

Lazarus's multimodal conceptualization system:

Which of the following is least likely to be required information to evaluate a client's problem in most situations?

Which of the following is true of Lazarus's BASIC ID model?

The authors suggest that the main purpose of exploring interpersonal and historical issues during an intake interview is so that the therapist can:

Thoresen and Mahoney's behaviorally oriented problem conceptualization model does NOT emphasize which of the following?

When a client discloses a painful memory, the best thing a therapist can do is:

A therapist should do all EXCEPT which of the following when probing for a client's personal history?

The intake report must be written for a diverse audience, including all of the following EXCEPT:

Which type of theorist emphasizes the importance of antecedents and consequences in problem development?

When conducting brief intake interviews, therapists must make three primary modifications. Which of the following is NOT one of those modifications?

What would be a good strategy to begin directively exploring a client's personal history?

Which of the following statements is true of the intake report?

It can be helpful for interviewers to reframe clients' problem statements into positive statements about what clients want, because client problems are intimately linked with client:

Which of the following is/are NOT usually a part of the intake interview?

Therapists practicing from a __________ or __________ perspective tend to reject the concept of personality and believe that behavior is the function of a situation or a person's cognitions about a situation.

Toward the end of an intake interview, it is important to:

Why is it preferable for therapists to initially be nondirective when asking about a client's history?

At what point in the intake interview will the therapist generally switch from a more nondirective listening style to a more structured, directive approach?

Therapists practicing from a _________ theoretical orientation are less likely to make use of client registration forms, computerized interviewing procedures, or standardized questionnaires.

After several client problems have been identified, which is the best way for a therapist to decide which problem to deal with first?

An Introduction to the Clinical Interview

Preparation

An Overview of the Interview Process

Nondirective Listening Skills

Directive Listening Skills

Skills for Directing Clients Toward Action

Evidence-Based Relationships

The Mental Status Examination

Suicide Assessment

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Challenging Clients and Demanding Situations

Interviewing Young Clients

Interviewing Couples and Families

Electronic and Telephonic Interviewing

Filters

Therapists practicing from a or perspective tend to reject the concept of personality and believe that behavior is the function of a situation or a person's cognitions about a situation.