Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Which one of the following best represents step 3 in the inverted pyramid model (IPM)?
Answers: A list of client problems.
Application of the clinical targets method
A limit to self-actualization and self-worth is experienced by client
Invalidating parental environment growing up created disorganized
attachment style
● Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Switzer and Rubin offer 4 thematic groupings for step 2 of the inverted pyramid
method. Which one is not a thematic grouping approach?
Answers Clinical target approach
:
Intrapsychic areas approach
Rogerian target approach
Descriptive-diagnostic approach
● Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which one of the following is an example of clinical targets approach?
Answers Couple experiencing increased conflict after loss of child
:
Self-doubting thoughts and fears of humiliation
Dealing with routine effects of bipolar disorder
Narcissist personality disorder
● Question 4
2 out of 2 points
, What is the difference between step 2 and step 3 of the inverted pyramid method (IPM)?
Answers: In step 2, the counselor will create themes based on theory but this is not done
in step 3
In step 3, the counselor uses a theory to develop themes but in step 2 the
counselor will use 1 of the 4 logical clinical approaches
In step 3, the counselor will us a theory to develop a deep understanding of
the clinical problem which is not done in step.
In step 2, the counselor applies theory to generate themes such as using the
DSM-5 and step 3 as theory us used as well to develop themes.
● Question 5
2 out of 2 points
The 2 nd
step in the inverted pyramid method (IPM) is?
Answers: narrowed inferences
Behavioral change
Problem identification
Thematic Groupings.
● Question 6
2 out of 2 points
The last step of case conceptualization in the inverted pyramid model (IPM) involves
which one of the following?
Answers: Application of theory such as automatic thoughts in CBT in understanding
maladaptive thoughts
Understanding deep, core clinical features driving the signs and symptoms.
Assessing the main areas of function and dysfunction
Development of a DSM-5 diagnosis with z-codes
● Question 7
2 out of 2 points
What are the four steps in the case conceptualization process in order?
Answers: Problem identification, theoretical inferences, thematic groupings, describe
symptoms