Question 1

Questions about a client's faith and spirituality are

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethically inappropriate and culturally insensitive 
B)  Useful to ask in order to assess the degree to which faith and spirituality are protective factors 
C)  Ethically appropriate but are considered to be culturally insensitive and irrelevant to the assessment process 
D)  Useful to ask when the client and counselor are of different religious affiliations 
A)  Ethically inappropriate and culturally insensitive 
B)  Useful to ask in order to assess the degree to which faith and spirituality are protective factors 
C)  Ethically appropriate but are considered to be culturally insensitive and irrelevant to the assessment process 
D)  Useful to ask when the client and counselor are of different religious affiliations B

Question 2

A Comprehensive assessment of a client's presenting problems will address which of the following domains?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem onset, duration, and frequency 
B)  Problem frequency, beginning, and ending 
C)  Problem intensity, severity, and rate 
D)  Interpersonal relationships in school, work, and community 
A)  Problem onset, duration, and frequency 
B)  Problem frequency, beginning, and ending 
C)  Problem intensity, severity, and rate 
D)  Interpersonal relationships in school, work, and community A

Question 3

According to the stages of change model, clients in the __________ stage are least ready to change:

Accepted Answer

A)  Preparation 
B)  Termination 
C)  Precontemplation 
D)  Action 
A)  Preparation 
B)  Termination 
C)  Precontemplation 
D)  Action C

Question 4

When gathering information about potential risk factors and resources it is beneficial for an interviewer to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess resources first, then explore risk factors 
B)  Assess family history at the end of the interview 
C)  Be transparent about making a topic shift 
D)  Be non-disclosing about one's intention for assessing risks and resources 
A)  Assess resources first, then explore risk factors 
B)  Assess family history at the end of the interview 
C)  Be transparent about making a topic shift 
D)  Be non-disclosing about one's intention for assessing risks and resources

Question 5

The first question of an unstructured interview is typically

Accepted Answer

A)  Standardized 
B)  A broad open-ended question 
C)  The only question that is scored 
D)  "Why have you come here?" 
A)  Standardized 
B)  A broad open-ended question 
C)  The only question that is scored 
D)  "Why have you come here?"

Question 6

Which of the following would be a sign of an unhealthy lifestyle in an adult

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleeping 8 hours per night 
B)  Exercising 150 minutes per week 
C)  Taking prescription medication as prescribed 
D)  Sleeping less than 6 hours per night 
A)  Sleeping 8 hours per night 
B)  Exercising 150 minutes per week 
C)  Taking prescription medication as prescribed 
D)  Sleeping less than 6 hours per night

Question 7

What are examples of interview questions designed to assess the quality of interpersonal relationships?

Accepted Answer

Interview questions designed to assess t

Question 8

A client who stated "I know my cutting is a problem but it's the only thing that helps me to feel better," is probably in which stage of change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Action 
B)  Contemplation 
C)  Precontemplation 
D)  Preparation 
A)  Action 
B)  Contemplation 
C)  Precontemplation 
D)  Preparation

Question 9

What is an example of a scaling question?

Accepted Answer

A scaling question is a type of inquiry

Question 10

In the DSM-IV-TR, psychosocial stressors that may impact presenting problems include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traumatic events 
B)  Environmental changes 
C)  Family changes 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Traumatic events 
B)  Environmental changes 
C)  Family changes 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

What is the difference between the precontemplation and contemplation stages of change?

Accepted Answer

The precontemplation and contemplation s

Question 12

Scaling questions are useful for assessing:

Accepted Answer

A)  When a problem began 
B)  How long a problem has been occurring 
C)  The severity or intensity of a problem 
D)  Client coping strategies 
A)  When a problem began 
B)  How long a problem has been occurring 
C)  The severity or intensity of a problem 
D)  Client coping strategies

Question 13

A client who reports significant weight loss within a two week period should be further assessed for:

Accepted Answer

A)  A medical problem 
B)  Depression 
C)  An eating disorder 
D)  All of the above 
A)  A medical problem 
B)  Depression 
C)  An eating disorder 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

A genogram is an assessment technique for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishing a history of substance usage 
B)  Mapping a client's peer and work environments 
C)  Diagramming family history and the quality of family relationships 
D)  Mapping a client's sexual history 
A)  Establishing a history of substance usage 
B)  Mapping a client's peer and work environments 
C)  Diagramming family history and the quality of family relationships 
D)  Mapping a client's sexual history

Question 15

When an individual is in the Precontemplation stage of change interviewers should

Accepted Answer

A)  Explore what would need to change for the referring person or a significant other to no longer be concerned about the interviewee 
B)  Gather as much family and work history as possible 
C)  Confront the interviewee about his or her lack of insight about the problem 
D)  Use more closed then open-ended questions 
A)  Explore what would need to change for the referring person or a significant other to no longer be concerned about the interviewee 
B)  Gather as much family and work history as possible 
C)  Confront the interviewee about his or her lack of insight about the problem 
D)  Use more closed then open-ended questions

Question 16

All of the following are considered interpersonal risk factors except for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inadequate sleep and diet 
B)  Social isolation or limited contact with friends 
C)  Experiencing a trauma 
D)  Significant conflict with friends and family members 
A)  Inadequate sleep and diet 
B)  Social isolation or limited contact with friends 
C)  Experiencing a trauma 
D)  Significant conflict with friends and family members

Question 17

According to the stages of change model the contemplation stage is conceptualized as:

Accepted Answer

A)  The stage where an individual has the greatest level of insight 
B)  The stage where an individual is most ready to change a problem or habit 
C)  The point where an individual has begun taking concrete steps to solve a problem 
D)  The stage when an individual accepts having a problem but is ambivalent about changing it. 
A)  The stage where an individual has the greatest level of insight 
B)  The stage where an individual is most ready to change a problem or habit 
C)  The point where an individual has begun taking concrete steps to solve a problem 
D)  The stage when an individual accepts having a problem but is ambivalent about changing it.

Question 18

How would you modify an intake interview for an individual who appears to be in the precontemplation stage of change?

Accepted Answer

When modifying an intake interview for a

Question 19

An initial interview will assess for risk and resource factors. A resource can be defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequate insurance coverage and ability to pay for counseling 
B)  An intrapersonal or interpersonal condition that promotes problem resolution 
C)  A cognitive strategy that facilitates problem resolution 
D)  A world-view that supports spiritual practices 
A)  Adequate insurance coverage and ability to pay for counseling 
B)  An intrapersonal or interpersonal condition that promotes problem resolution 
C)  A cognitive strategy that facilitates problem resolution 
D)  A world-view that supports spiritual practices

Question 20

An interviewer is likely to inquire about a client's previous attempts to solve the presenting problem(s) because:

Accepted Answer

A)  The interviewer will need to create a treatment plan 
B)  That information is used to assess how many counseling sessions a client will need 
C)  That information is used to assess a client's problem solving skills and level of insight 
D)  That information is used to assess client motivation and ego functioning 
A)  The interviewer will need to create a treatment plan 
B)  That information is used to assess how many counseling sessions a client will need 
C)  That information is used to assess a client's problem solving skills and level of insight 
D)  That information is used to assess client motivation and ego functioning

Questions about a client's faith and spirituality are

A Comprehensive assessment of a client's presenting problems will address which of the following domains?

According to the stages of change model, clients in the __________ stage are least ready to change:

When gathering information about potential risk factors and resources it is beneficial for an interviewer to:

The first question of an unstructured interview is typically

Which of the following would be a sign of an unhealthy lifestyle in an adult

What are examples of interview questions designed to assess the quality of interpersonal relationships?

A client who stated "I know my cutting is a problem but it's the only thing that helps me to feel better," is probably in which stage of change?

What is an example of a scaling question?

In the DSM-IV-TR, psychosocial stressors that may impact presenting problems include which of the following?

What is the difference between the precontemplation and contemplation stages of change?

Scaling questions are useful for assessing:

A client who reports significant weight loss within a two week period should be further assessed for:

A genogram is an assessment technique for:

When an individual is in the Precontemplation stage of change interviewers should

All of the following are considered interpersonal risk factors except for:

According to the stages of change model the contemplation stage is conceptualized as:

How would you modify an intake interview for an individual who appears to be in the precontemplation stage of change?

An initial interview will assess for risk and resource factors. A resource can be defined as

An interviewer is likely to inquire about a client's previous attempts to solve the presenting problem(s) because:

Introduction to Psychological Assessment

Ethical and Legal Considerations: Preparing for the Assessment

Interviewing Adults and Youth: Principles, Methods, and Skills

Observations, Inferences, and Behavioral Assessment

Psychological Tests and Measurement Concepts

Reliability and Validity

Personality and Interest Measures

Assessing Psychopathology: Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Assessing Children and Adolescents: Self-Report and Adult Perspectives

Comprehensive Risk Assessments: Suicide and Dangerousness to Others

Assessing Substance Use Disorders

Assessment of Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities and Achievement

Assessing the Therapeutic Alliance

Putting It All Together

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Exam 4: Exploring Presenting Problems, Readiness for Change, and Risks and Resources

Questions about a client's faith and spirituality are

A Comprehensive assessment of a client's presenting problems will address which of the following domains?

According to the stages of change model, clients in the __________ stage are least ready to change:

When gathering information about potential risk factors and resources it is beneficial for an interviewer to:

The first question of an unstructured interview is typically

Which of the following would be a sign of an unhealthy lifestyle in an adult

What are examples of interview questions designed to assess the quality of interpersonal relationships?

A client who stated "I know my cutting is a problem but it's the only thing that helps me to feel better," is probably in which stage of change?

What is an example of a scaling question?

In the DSM-IV-TR, psychosocial stressors that may impact presenting problems include which of the following?

What is the difference between the precontemplation and contemplation stages of change?

Scaling questions are useful for assessing:

A client who reports significant weight loss within a two week period should be further assessed for:

A genogram is an assessment technique for:

When an individual is in the Precontemplation stage of change interviewers should

All of the following are considered interpersonal risk factors except for:

According to the stages of change model the contemplation stage is conceptualized as:

How would you modify an intake interview for an individual who appears to be in the precontemplation stage of change?

An initial interview will assess for risk and resource factors. A resource can be defined as

An interviewer is likely to inquire about a client's previous attempts to solve the presenting problem(s) because:

Introduction to Psychological Assessment

Ethical and Legal Considerations: Preparing for the Assessment

Interviewing Adults and Youth: Principles, Methods, and Skills

Observations, Inferences, and Behavioral Assessment

Psychological Tests and Measurement Concepts

Reliability and Validity

Personality and Interest Measures

Assessing Psychopathology: Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Assessing Children and Adolescents: Self-Report and Adult Perspectives

Comprehensive Risk Assessments: Suicide and Dangerousness to Others

Assessing Substance Use Disorders

Assessment of Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities and Achievement

Assessing the Therapeutic Alliance

Putting It All Together

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