Question 1

The GAF is used to indicate the client's level of:

Accepted Answer

A)  distress. 
B)  dysfunction. 
C)  severity of symptoms. 
D)  Two of the above 
E)  All of the above 
A)  distress. 
B)  dysfunction. 
C)  severity of symptoms. 
D)  Two of the above 
E)  All of the above

Question 2

Other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention are recorded on DSM-IV-TR's:

Accepted Answer

A)  Axis I. 
B)  Axis II. 
C)  Axis III. 
D)  Axis IV. 
E)  Axis V.
F) Axis VI. 
A)  Axis I. 
B)  Axis II. 
C)  Axis III. 
D)  Axis IV. 
E)  Axis V.
F) Axis VI.

Question 3

According to Seligman, clients seen in outpatient settings typically fall in what range on the GAF?

Accepted Answer

A)  70-90 
B)  50-70 
C)  30-50 
D)  10-30 
A)  70-90 
B)  50-70 
C)  30-50 
D)  10-30

Question 4

Psychosocial and environmental problems are recorded on DSM-IV-TR's:

Accepted Answer

A)  Axis I. 
B)  Axis II. 
C)  Axis III. 
D)  Axis IV. 
E)  Axis V.
F) Axis VI. 
A)  Axis I. 
B)  Axis II. 
C)  Axis III. 
D)  Axis IV. 
E)  Axis V.
F) Axis VI.

Question 5

Appearing first in the DSM are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the four red flags. 
B)  the Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence. 
C)  the Substance-Related Disorders. 
D)  the Mood Disorders. 
E)  the Anxiety Disorders. 
A)  the four red flags. 
B)  the Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence. 
C)  the Substance-Related Disorders. 
D)  the Mood Disorders. 
E)  the Anxiety Disorders.

Question 6

On Axis IV, clinicians record information to answer which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  "What psychosocial or environmental problems is the client facing?" 
B)  "What stressors are currently taxing the client's ability to cope?" 
C)  "How is the client meeting such basic needs as survival, food, shelter, and clothing?" 
D)  "What is the client's social support system and how well is it functioning?" 
E)  Two of the above
F) Three of the above
G) All of the above 
A)  "What psychosocial or environmental problems is the client facing?" 
B)  "What stressors are currently taxing the client's ability to cope?" 
C)  "How is the client meeting such basic needs as survival, food, shelter, and clothing?" 
D)  "What is the client's social support system and how well is it functioning?" 
E)  Two of the above
F) Three of the above
G) All of the above

Question 7

A diagnosis of Mental Retardation generally requires a score of or lower on a professionally administered IQ test?

Accepted Answer

A)  80 
B)  70 
C)  60 
D)  50 
A)  80 
B)  70 
C)  60 
D)  50

Question 8

Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorders appear in which diagnostic cluster?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality Disorders Not Otherwise Specified 
B)  Dramatic-Emotional 
C)  Anxious-Fearful 
D)  Odd-Eccentric 
A)  Personality Disorders Not Otherwise Specified 
B)  Dramatic-Emotional 
C)  Anxious-Fearful 
D)  Odd-Eccentric

Question 9

Clinical disorders of childhood and adulthood are recorded on DSM-IV-TR's:

Accepted Answer

A)  Axis I. 
B)  Axis II. 
C)  Axis III. 
D)  Axis IV. 
E)  Axis V.
F) Axis VI. 
A)  Axis I. 
B)  Axis II. 
C)  Axis III. 
D)  Axis IV. 
E)  Axis V.
F) Axis VI.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the DSM-IV-TR's approach to diagnosing homosexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is classified as a mental disorder. 
B)  It is classified as a mental disorder when it causes the person emotional distress. 
C)  It is classified as a mental disorder when it causes the person interpersonal disfunction. 
D)  It is not classified as a mental disorder. 
A)  It is classified as a mental disorder. 
B)  It is classified as a mental disorder when it causes the person emotional distress. 
C)  It is classified as a mental disorder when it causes the person interpersonal disfunction. 
D)  It is not classified as a mental disorder.

Question 11

The DSM-IV-TR provides information helpful when making culturally-sensitive diagnoses:

Accepted Answer

A)  in the discussion of each disorder. 
B)  in a discussion of cultural contexts that might influence assessment and diagnosis. 
C)  in an appendix of culture-specific client experiences. 
D)  Two of the above 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  in the discussion of each disorder. 
B)  in a discussion of cultural contexts that might influence assessment and diagnosis. 
C)  in an appendix of culture-specific client experiences. 
D)  Two of the above 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

An recording of GAF=65 (Current), GAF=85 (Highest in past year) indicates a person who:

Accepted Answer

A)  had been experiencing few, if any, symptoms but now is suicidal. 
B)  had been experiencing few, if any, symptoms but now is experiencing a mild decline in
Functioning with mild symptoms. 
C)  was suicidal but now is experiencing few, if any, symptoms. 
D)  had been experiencing a mild decline but now is experiencing few, if any, symptoms. 
A)  had been experiencing few, if any, symptoms but now is suicidal. 
B)  had been experiencing few, if any, symptoms but now is experiencing a mild decline in
Functioning with mild symptoms. 
C)  was suicidal but now is experiencing few, if any, symptoms. 
D)  had been experiencing a mild decline but now is experiencing few, if any, symptoms.

Question 13

_________ Disorders share the common feature of disruption in usually sound consciousness, memory, identity, or perceptions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Somatoform 
B)  Factititious 
C)  Dissociative 
D)  Impulse-Control 
E)  Adjustment 
A)  Somatoform 
B)  Factititious 
C)  Dissociative 
D)  Impulse-Control 
E)  Adjustment

Question 14

_________ Disorders share the common feature of intentionally producing or feigning physical or psychological symptoms to create for the client a "sick role."

Accepted Answer

A)  Somatoform 
B)  Factititious 
C)  Dissociative 
D)  Impulse-Control 
A)  Somatoform 
B)  Factititious 
C)  Dissociative 
D)  Impulse-Control

Question 15

Thinking about important cultural differences when making diagnoses, somatic complaints, like headaches among Latino clients, and fatigue and weakness among Asian clients, are symptoms that are more likely to suggest among these populations than among other groups:

Accepted Answer

A)  Substance Abuse 
B)  PTSD 
C)  Depression 
D)  Anxiety 
E)  Bipolar Disorder 
A)  Substance Abuse 
B)  PTSD 
C)  Depression 
D)  Anxiety 
E)  Bipolar Disorder

Question 16

Higher numbers on the GAF scale indicate:

Accepted Answer

A)  symptoms have been present for a longer duration. 
B)  symptoms have been present for a shorter duration. 
C)  more severe symptoms and poorer functioning. 
D)  less severe symptoms and better functioning. 
A)  symptoms have been present for a longer duration. 
B)  symptoms have been present for a shorter duration. 
C)  more severe symptoms and poorer functioning. 
D)  less severe symptoms and better functioning.

Question 17

________ is defined by the DSM-IV-TR as a clinically significant pattern that occurs in an individual and is associated with distress, impairment, or significantly increased risk of distress or dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary concern 
B)  Adjustment disorder 
C)  Mental disorder 
D)  Axis IV 
E)  Axis V 
A)  Primary concern 
B)  Adjustment disorder 
C)  Mental disorder 
D)  Axis IV 
E)  Axis V

Question 18

Personality disorders are recorded on DSM-IV-TR's:

Accepted Answer

A)  Axis I. 
B)  Axis II. 
C)  Axis III. 
D)  Axis IV. 
E)  Axis V.
F) Axis VI. 
A)  Axis I. 
B)  Axis II. 
C)  Axis III. 
D)  Axis IV. 
E)  Axis V.
F) Axis VI.

Question 19

The DSM includes disorders of:

Accepted Answer

A)  childhood. 
B)  adulthood. 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  Unable to tell from the information given 
A)  childhood. 
B)  adulthood. 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  Unable to tell from the information given

Question 20

The question, "Does the client evidence any long-term pattern of maladaptive character traits that cause significant impairment or distress?" is answered on Axis:

Accepted Answer

A)  I. 
B)  II. 
C)  III. 
D)  IV. 
E)  V.
F) VI. 
A)  I. 
B)  II. 
C)  III. 
D)  IV. 
E)  V.
F) VI.

The GAF is used to indicate the client's level of:

Other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention are recorded on DSM-IV-TR's:

According to Seligman, clients seen in outpatient settings typically fall in what range on the GAF?

Psychosocial and environmental problems are recorded on DSM-IV-TR's:

Appearing first in the DSM are:

On Axis IV, clinicians record information to answer which of the following questions?

A diagnosis of Mental Retardation generally requires a score of or lower on a professionally administered IQ test?

Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorders appear in which diagnostic cluster?

Clinical disorders of childhood and adulthood are recorded on DSM-IV-TR's:

Which of the following is true of the DSM-IV-TR's approach to diagnosing homosexuality?

The DSM-IV-TR provides information helpful when making culturally-sensitive diagnoses:

An recording of GAF=65 (Current), GAF=85 (Highest in past year) indicates a person who:

_________ Disorders share the common feature of disruption in usually sound consciousness, memory, identity, or perceptions.

_________ Disorders share the common feature of intentionally producing or feigning physical or psychological symptoms to create for the client a "sick role."

Thinking about important cultural differences when making diagnoses, somatic complaints, like headaches among Latino clients, and fatigue and weakness among Asian clients, are symptoms that are more likely to suggest among these populations than among other groups:

Higher numbers on the GAF scale indicate:

________ is defined by the DSM-IV-TR as a clinically significant pattern that occurs in an individual and is associated with distress, impairment, or significantly increased risk of distress or dysfunction.

Personality disorders are recorded on DSM-IV-TR's:

The DSM includes disorders of:

The question, "Does the client evidence any long-term pattern of maladaptive character traits that cause significant impairment or distress?" is answered on Axis:

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Ethical, Professional, and Cross-Cultural Issues

Attitudes and Characteristics of the Effective Clinician

Foundational Skills: Nonverbal Behavior, Silence, Pause Time, Listening,paraphrasing, and Empathy

Information Gathering: Questions, Structured Interviews, Assessment Procedures, and Writing a Case Report

Commonly Used Skills: Affirmation Giving, Encouragement, Modeling, Self-Disclosure, Confrontation, Offering Alternatives, Information Giving, Advice Giving, and Collaboration

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Exam 8: Diagnosis:developing Dsm-Iv-Tr Skills

The GAF is used to indicate the client's level of:

Other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention are recorded on DSM-IV-TR's:

According to Seligman, clients seen in outpatient settings typically fall in what range on the GAF?

Psychosocial and environmental problems are recorded on DSM-IV-TR's:

Appearing first in the DSM are:

On Axis IV, clinicians record information to answer which of the following questions?

A diagnosis of Mental Retardation generally requires a score of or lower on a professionally administered IQ test?

Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorders appear in which diagnostic cluster?

Clinical disorders of childhood and adulthood are recorded on DSM-IV-TR's:

Which of the following is true of the DSM-IV-TR's approach to diagnosing homosexuality?

The DSM-IV-TR provides information helpful when making culturally-sensitive diagnoses:

An recording of GAF=65 (Current), GAF=85 (Highest in past year) indicates a person who:

_________ Disorders share the common feature of disruption in usually sound consciousness, memory, identity, or perceptions.

_________ Disorders share the common feature of intentionally producing or feigning physical or psychological symptoms to create for the client a "sick role."

Thinking about important cultural differences when making diagnoses, somatic complaints, like headaches among Latino clients, and fatigue and weakness among Asian clients, are symptoms that are more likely to suggest among these populations than among other groups:

Higher numbers on the GAF scale indicate:

________ is defined by the DSM-IV-TR as a clinically significant pattern that occurs in an individual and is associated with distress, impairment, or significantly increased risk of distress or dysfunction.

Personality disorders are recorded on DSM-IV-TR's:

The DSM includes disorders of:

The question, "Does the client evidence any long-term pattern of maladaptive character traits that cause significant impairment or distress?" is answered on Axis:

From Natural Helper to Professional Counselor

The Stages of the Counseling Relationship

Ethical, Professional, and Cross-Cultural Issues

Attitudes and Characteristics of the Effective Clinician

Foundational Skills: Nonverbal Behavior, Silence, Pause Time, Listening,paraphrasing, and Empathy

Information Gathering: Questions, Structured Interviews, Assessment Procedures, and Writing a Case Report

Commonly Used Skills: Affirmation Giving, Encouragement, Modeling, Self-Disclosure, Confrontation, Offering Alternatives, Information Giving, Advice Giving, and Collaboration

Case Conceptualization

Treatment Planning

Case Management

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