Exam 10: The Intentional Interview and Strategic Questioning

Ms. Gourami is a frail elderly woman who poses no threat to anyone's safety. The occupational therapist did not expect to need the treatment room, but has realized after the fact that she needs to conduct an interview with Ms. Gourami. The occupational therapy treatment room is now being used by the speech therapist. In the interest of confidentiality, which of the following is the least optimal environment for the interview to take place?

While helping a client problem-solve through a dilemma, which of the following strategies would adhere to strategic questioning derived from the Socratic approach? A)Questions about the origin or source B)Questions that probe evidence C)Questions that probe assumptions D)Questions about the viewpoint E)Both answers B and C F)All of the above

Bruce prefers to structure his intake interviews and frequently uses the Occupational Performance History Interview as part of the intake process. What type of interview type does Bruce use?

While conducting an interview, Jane noticed that her client was becoming increasingly distressed, reluctant to answer the questions, and defensive in her responses. At this point of the interview, which interpersonal guideline should Jane be most aware of?

Which of the following does not describe what it means to assume a take-charge attitude during an interview?

When might it be useful to utilize Strategic/Socratic questioning with a client?

Which of the following offers an example of a question that probes about the client's viewpoint?

Occupational therapy interviews often require clients to disclose personal details that may make a client feel uncomfortable or pressured to influence the interviewer's opinion in a certain direction. To avoid misunderstanding, the interviewer must be careful to: