Exam 3: An Overview of the Interview Process

Putting the client at ease is an integral part of the therapist's job. Using small talk is one way to accomplish this. Safe and nonjudgmental subjects to talk about with adults include all of the following EXCEPT:

Olin wants to offer reassurance to a client during the closing stage. Which statement is NOT recommended?

During the introduction stage, clients should be informed of everything EXCEPT which of the following?

The introduction stage of a clinical interview:

When scheduling the initial appointment with a client, therapists should:

When addressing clients, it's a good idea to:

Miguel is working with a client who is very verbal. What might he try to control the client's verbal output?

Progress monitoring has been shown to:

Which of the following would NOT be included in the closing stage of the intervention?

If a therapist can provide an accurate case formulation for the client the client will often experience:

Which of the following is/are recommended as evidence-based relationship guidelines for responding to clients who struggle with their opening statement?

Similar to personalismo, some African Americans refer to concepts of _________

Yoshimo is explaining the use of clinical interviews as assessment tools to her new classmate, Cindy. Which of the following would be an accurate statement that she might share?

Role induction should be revisited when:

Foley and Sharf identified five important parts of a clinical interview; they include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which clinician behaviors are linked to the closing stage?

The opening statement of the therapist should consist of:

Which theoretical orientation views assessments and interventions as inseparable?

The general criteria for judging whether a client is experiencing a mental disorder include:

How would Maria convey the Latino principle of personalismo during an interview?