Mock WGU D344 Exam Quiz
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CORRECT ANSWERS
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A seven-year-old boy is referred to a community mental health center due to aggressive play,
poor attention in class and angry outbursts. During the initial session, the mother informs the
therapist that she and her son recently moved into a domestic violence shelter to escape his
father. She states that her son had seen the father beat her up multiple times. What diagnosis
should the therapist consider initially? - CORRECT ANSWER-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Which of the following factors should be included in the assessment of a client from a culture
that is different from the therapist's? - CORRECT ANSWER-Evaluation of socioeconomic
variables, determination of any culturally-related issues, and determination of level of
acculturation
A therapist begins to notice a pattern of interaction between the client and the therapist. The
therapist offers specific suggestions to reach goals and the client presents reasons why each
suggestion will not work. In order to generate a more positive interaction, the therapist should
FIRST: - CORRECT ANSWER-Share the observation of this pattern with the client
A 36-year-old woman seeks therapy for anxiety and depression. She shares that she is the
mother of two young children ages 3 and 6. Her 3 year-old has special needs. She tearfully tells
the therapist that she worries that she is neglecting her older child because she is always
attending to the younger one. She adds that she and her husband continually argue about
money and how to raise their children. What intervention would a person-focused therapist use
, during the middle phase of treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Explore the client's situation and
self-image with empathy and unconditional positive regard.
In their session, a couple talks about their "bad physical fight" last weekend. The therapist
notices bruises and abrasions on the wife's legs. How should the therapist proceed to stop the
violence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Refer the husband to a batterers' group and individual therapy
and refer the wife to the local women's shelter and individual therapy.
In Emotionally Focused Therapy as part of the restructuring phase the therapist does all of the
following EXCEPT? - CORRECT ANSWER-Facilitate new solutions to old problems.
A mother and her 10-year-old son come in for treatment. The mother states that she divorced
the boy's father 6 months ago. She reports that initially her son was doing OK, but recently he
started to be disruptive in class, stopped listening and is now interested in various chemicals
that can kill you. What are the priorities in this case? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess the child for
suicidality
A client is ready to terminate therapy. Which of the following questions would the therapist
answer to determine the client's readiness to terminate? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Is the client able
to use what has been learned in treatment?"
A client begins arriving early for sessions, dressing more stylishly and asking questions about the
therapist's personal life. What action should the therapist take first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Share
observations with client.
A couple presents with a history of conflict. They accuse each other of behaving like their
respective parents. Which of the following interventions could the therapist use to help the
couple understand the impact of their parents on their present situation? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Construct a genogram of at least two of their generations
A therapist has been treating a client for six months. During a session the client reports feeling
sexually attracted to the therapist. The therapist also finds the client attractive. How should the
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ [LATEST] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
A seven-year-old boy is referred to a community mental health center due to aggressive play,
poor attention in class and angry outbursts. During the initial session, the mother informs the
therapist that she and her son recently moved into a domestic violence shelter to escape his
father. She states that her son had seen the father beat her up multiple times. What diagnosis
should the therapist consider initially? - CORRECT ANSWER-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Which of the following factors should be included in the assessment of a client from a culture
that is different from the therapist's? - CORRECT ANSWER-Evaluation of socioeconomic
variables, determination of any culturally-related issues, and determination of level of
acculturation
A therapist begins to notice a pattern of interaction between the client and the therapist. The
therapist offers specific suggestions to reach goals and the client presents reasons why each
suggestion will not work. In order to generate a more positive interaction, the therapist should
FIRST: - CORRECT ANSWER-Share the observation of this pattern with the client
A 36-year-old woman seeks therapy for anxiety and depression. She shares that she is the
mother of two young children ages 3 and 6. Her 3 year-old has special needs. She tearfully tells
the therapist that she worries that she is neglecting her older child because she is always
attending to the younger one. She adds that she and her husband continually argue about
money and how to raise their children. What intervention would a person-focused therapist use
, during the middle phase of treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Explore the client's situation and
self-image with empathy and unconditional positive regard.
In their session, a couple talks about their "bad physical fight" last weekend. The therapist
notices bruises and abrasions on the wife's legs. How should the therapist proceed to stop the
violence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Refer the husband to a batterers' group and individual therapy
and refer the wife to the local women's shelter and individual therapy.
In Emotionally Focused Therapy as part of the restructuring phase the therapist does all of the
following EXCEPT? - CORRECT ANSWER-Facilitate new solutions to old problems.
A mother and her 10-year-old son come in for treatment. The mother states that she divorced
the boy's father 6 months ago. She reports that initially her son was doing OK, but recently he
started to be disruptive in class, stopped listening and is now interested in various chemicals
that can kill you. What are the priorities in this case? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess the child for
suicidality
A client is ready to terminate therapy. Which of the following questions would the therapist
answer to determine the client's readiness to terminate? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Is the client able
to use what has been learned in treatment?"
A client begins arriving early for sessions, dressing more stylishly and asking questions about the
therapist's personal life. What action should the therapist take first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Share
observations with client.
A couple presents with a history of conflict. They accuse each other of behaving like their
respective parents. Which of the following interventions could the therapist use to help the
couple understand the impact of their parents on their present situation? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Construct a genogram of at least two of their generations
A therapist has been treating a client for six months. During a session the client reports feeling
sexually attracted to the therapist. The therapist also finds the client attractive. How should the
