clinical assessment correct answers involves an evaluation of an individual's strengths and
weaknesses, a conceptualization of the problems at hand (as well as possible causal factors, and
some treatment for alleviating the problem.
referral correct answers it is important that clinicians focus on answering the referral question,
whatever it may be.
what influences how the clinician addresses the referral question? correct answers the kinds of
information sought out by clinicians are often heavily influenced by their own theoretical
commitments
intake interview correct answers the 1st time you meet your client. interviews occupy a position
somewhere between ordinary conversation and tests. a script or an outline is typically used. it is
good to know when to probe, when to be silent, and when to be indirect or subtle
The setting of the interview correct answers needs to private, protected from interruptions, and
have fairly neutral office furnishings.
not taking and recording correct answers it can be difficult to remember what clients say, it is
possible, but not likely that the client will object to it. use of audio and video taping should
always be done with client.
establishing rapport correct answers used to build trust and often used to characterize a good
clinical relationship. should also include a comfortable atmosphere and a mutual understanding
of the purpose of the interview.
special consideration for rapport correct answers can be especially challenging when the client is
aware that the information collected during the interview likely will be used to determine a
school placement, to meet employment criteria, or to formulate a legal disposition regarding
child custody, legal sanctions, or maltreatment allegations
, beginning a session correct answers may be useful to begin an assessment session with a casual
conversation; may help relax the client
use of language correct answers important to use words that will be interpreted by the client
exactly as you mean them to be. No psychological jargon.
Open-ended questions correct answers gives clients responsibility and latitude for responding
facultative questions correct answers encourages clients flow of conversation
clarifying questions correct answers encourages clarity or ampification
confronting questions correct answers challenges inconstancies or contradictions. these need to
be dealt with, but it is not recommended to deal with these in the intake session.
direct questions correct answers once rapport has been established and client is taking
responsibility for conversation, such questions can be efficient and useful.
silence correct answers clinicians response to silence should be reasoned and responsive to the
goals of the interview rather than to personal needs or insecurities.
self-disclosure correct answers in some instances the client will ask personal questions; usually
clinicians should avoid discussing their personal lives or opinions; however, advice must be
tempered by awareness for the reason of the question.
conformation bias correct answers when the clinician "finds what he's looking for", or "hears
what he wants to hear" from the client.