Question 1

What should a practitioner do when working with a client whose life experiences are different from him or her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphasize the client's pain by relating to a similar pain experienced in his or her life. 
B)  Refer the client to another practitioner. 
C)  Try to ignore such differences. 
D)  Try to resolve the client's problem until he or she is comfortable working with the client.

Question 2

__________ is a time-efficient and unique format that assists trainees in developing skills in conceptualizing case and in implementing a variety of treatment interventions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual supervision 
B)  Informed consent 
C)  Group supervision 
D)  Focus of supervision

Question 3

Which of the following is a good suggestion for getting the most value out of your field placement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expect the agency to give you responsibility for providing services to clients early in the placement. 
B)  Concentrate on the field placement tasks assigned, paying little attention to the administrative aspects of the program. 
C)  Look for ways to apply what you are learning (or have learned) in your academic courses to your experiences in the field. 
D)  Try to concentrate on those areas that you are most competent with instead of trying techniques that may not be familiar to you.

Question 4

Ann's field placement involves working with victims of domestic abuse. Formerly an abuse victim herself, Ann over-identifies with several clients and has told her field supervisor that she wants to help other victims as she had been helped. It would be best if Ann

Accepted Answer

A)  changed her placement so she is not working with abuse victims. 
B)  asked her supervisor for therapy in order to overcome her difficulties working with domestic abuse clients. 
C)  recognized that she is not personally fit for the profession. 
D)  sought personal therapy along with supportive supervision.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is NOT true of effective supervisors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Professional supervisors have training in supervision. 
B)  Supervisors do not provide supervisees with immediate feedback. 
C)  Supervisors provide clear goals for supervision. 
D)  They are knowledgeable about ethical and legal matters.

Exam 10: Getting the Most From Your Fieldwork and Supervision

What should a practitioner do when working with a client whose life experiences are different from him or her?

__________ is a time-efficient and unique format that assists trainees in developing skills in conceptualizing case and in implementing a variety of treatment interventions.

Which of the following is a good suggestion for getting the most value out of your field placement?

Ann's field placement involves working with victims of domestic abuse. Formerly an abuse victim herself, Ann over-identifies with several clients and has told her field supervisor that she wants to help other victims as she had been helped. It would be best if Ann

Which of the following statements is NOT true of effective supervisors?