TDC Mock Exam 3| Questions &
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Case Scenario: A 20-year-old student presents for therapy to address feelings of anxiety
and confusion. He indicates that he is in an intimate relationship with another male
student, and his parents are coming to visit this weekend. He states, "I don't know
what to do. They will disown me if they find out."
Question: If the entire family where to come to the next session what assessment
tool would a therapist use in order to assess the degree to which family members are
connected or separated from one another? - ANSWER B. FACES
Bowenian family therapists help family members move beyond the pattern of
blaming and finding fault in other family members in order for them to: - ANSWER B.
Take responsibility for and explore their own role in the problems the family is having.
A 39-year-old, professional woman presents for treatment due to work stress and
anger. She states that she is an exemplary employee and has received numerous
commendations. After telling her supervisor that she will be adopting a child, she was
passed over for a promotion. How should the therapist begin treatment? - ANSWER
C. Validate the client's experience that this action feels discriminatory.
A 9-year-old boy is brought to therapy by his parents. They were referred by his school
because he is bullying other kids. The father states angrily, "I'm tired of dealing with his
crap. His mom is too nice to him. I'm the only one who's willing to lay down the law."
The mother appears frightened and does not make eye contact with you. Billy hits her on
the arm. Dad grabs Billy roughly and says "I'm the only one who can do that." What
should the therapist do first? - ANSWER C. Interview each family member separately.
A client diagnosed with a bipolar disorder who is currently stabilized on medication
seeks therapy for relationship issues. The client's managed care company considers
treatment for this diagnosis medically unnecessary and denies the claim. The therapist
,disagrees with the company's decision. Which of the following actions should the
therapist take in this situation? - ANSWER C. Appeal the managed care
company's decision.
While assessing a 71-year-old man, the therapist learns that he has not left his house in
over a month. He is thin and says he lives off top ramen and chicken soup. His phone
has been disconnected for the past week because he forgot to pay the bill. His children
live out of state and he doesn't like to worry them. He can't remember the last time he
went to the doctor, but he has a card from the office. His apartment is full of garbage.
What initial resource is most appropriate in this case: - ANSWER D. Adult Protective
Services.
To help prevent problems with confidentiality, therapists should: - ANSWER A. Discuss
the limits of confidentiality during the initial assessment.
A therapist in a private group setting is asked by the owners to decrease sessions with
low fee families in order to increase profit. What should the therapist do? - ANSWER
A. Refuse this request
What action should a therapist take when a client reports stealing from their employer
a year ago? - ANSWER A. Maintain the client's confidentiality.
A woman seeks therapy because she is worried about her 18 year old son. She thinks
he is using drugs. She shares that he has become paranoid, is irritable and agitated a
lot, eats less, sleeps less, and is sometimes grinding his teeth. What drug is most likely
causing these symptoms? - ANSWER D. Methamphetamines
In which of the following situations does a therapist have a duty to warn? - ANSWER
D. A client with a history of physical violence describes a plan to use force to get an ex-
spouse back.
, A 45-year-old lawyer, comes to his session drunk. The therapist's initial response would
be to: - ANSWER C. Reschedule the session and assist him in finding a safe way home.
A 53-year-old female, married for 25 years, self-refers to therapy as she has been
losing weight and not sleeping. She states that her husband screams and yells when he
gets very angry and has hit her in the past. How should the therapist initially respond
to the client's disclosure? - ANSWER D. Refer the client to a doctor for a medical
evaluation and assist the client in developing a safety plan.
A former client who owns a travel agency offers a therapist a free trip for successful
treatment and assistance in negotiations with his insurance company. How should
the therapist respond to the client's offer? - ANSWER A. Refuse the trip as a conflict
of interest.
A 25-year-old artist, seeks therapy because she is feeling bad about herself. She shares
that she is in a lesbian relationship with an older woman who frequently accuses her of
cheating and threatens that "neither of them would survive if she tried to leave". As an
initial intervention, the therapist should: - ANSWER D. Further explore the relationship
dynamics
An overweight 31-year-old, financial analyst, is referred to therapy by her EAP due to
problems at work. She shares that lately she feels like she is on a rollercoaster with
her moods, particularly when she gets hungry. She adds "On the bright side, I've lost
10 pounds this month without even trying". What resource should the therapist
consider initially? - ANSWER B. MD
Which of the following factors is key to the initial evaluation of an adult client who
has no housing and who presents with fatigue and difficulties in sleeping and eating? -
ANSWER B. Health status and ability to provide basic care
What is the third step in the MRI Brief Therapy Treatment Model: - ANSWER C. Alter
sequences and patterns of interaction around the presenting problem.
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Case Scenario: A 20-year-old student presents for therapy to address feelings of anxiety
and confusion. He indicates that he is in an intimate relationship with another male
student, and his parents are coming to visit this weekend. He states, "I don't know
what to do. They will disown me if they find out."
Question: If the entire family where to come to the next session what assessment
tool would a therapist use in order to assess the degree to which family members are
connected or separated from one another? - ANSWER B. FACES
Bowenian family therapists help family members move beyond the pattern of
blaming and finding fault in other family members in order for them to: - ANSWER B.
Take responsibility for and explore their own role in the problems the family is having.
A 39-year-old, professional woman presents for treatment due to work stress and
anger. She states that she is an exemplary employee and has received numerous
commendations. After telling her supervisor that she will be adopting a child, she was
passed over for a promotion. How should the therapist begin treatment? - ANSWER
C. Validate the client's experience that this action feels discriminatory.
A 9-year-old boy is brought to therapy by his parents. They were referred by his school
because he is bullying other kids. The father states angrily, "I'm tired of dealing with his
crap. His mom is too nice to him. I'm the only one who's willing to lay down the law."
The mother appears frightened and does not make eye contact with you. Billy hits her on
the arm. Dad grabs Billy roughly and says "I'm the only one who can do that." What
should the therapist do first? - ANSWER C. Interview each family member separately.
A client diagnosed with a bipolar disorder who is currently stabilized on medication
seeks therapy for relationship issues. The client's managed care company considers
treatment for this diagnosis medically unnecessary and denies the claim. The therapist
,disagrees with the company's decision. Which of the following actions should the
therapist take in this situation? - ANSWER C. Appeal the managed care
company's decision.
While assessing a 71-year-old man, the therapist learns that he has not left his house in
over a month. He is thin and says he lives off top ramen and chicken soup. His phone
has been disconnected for the past week because he forgot to pay the bill. His children
live out of state and he doesn't like to worry them. He can't remember the last time he
went to the doctor, but he has a card from the office. His apartment is full of garbage.
What initial resource is most appropriate in this case: - ANSWER D. Adult Protective
Services.
To help prevent problems with confidentiality, therapists should: - ANSWER A. Discuss
the limits of confidentiality during the initial assessment.
A therapist in a private group setting is asked by the owners to decrease sessions with
low fee families in order to increase profit. What should the therapist do? - ANSWER
A. Refuse this request
What action should a therapist take when a client reports stealing from their employer
a year ago? - ANSWER A. Maintain the client's confidentiality.
A woman seeks therapy because she is worried about her 18 year old son. She thinks
he is using drugs. She shares that he has become paranoid, is irritable and agitated a
lot, eats less, sleeps less, and is sometimes grinding his teeth. What drug is most likely
causing these symptoms? - ANSWER D. Methamphetamines
In which of the following situations does a therapist have a duty to warn? - ANSWER
D. A client with a history of physical violence describes a plan to use force to get an ex-
spouse back.
, A 45-year-old lawyer, comes to his session drunk. The therapist's initial response would
be to: - ANSWER C. Reschedule the session and assist him in finding a safe way home.
A 53-year-old female, married for 25 years, self-refers to therapy as she has been
losing weight and not sleeping. She states that her husband screams and yells when he
gets very angry and has hit her in the past. How should the therapist initially respond
to the client's disclosure? - ANSWER D. Refer the client to a doctor for a medical
evaluation and assist the client in developing a safety plan.
A former client who owns a travel agency offers a therapist a free trip for successful
treatment and assistance in negotiations with his insurance company. How should
the therapist respond to the client's offer? - ANSWER A. Refuse the trip as a conflict
of interest.
A 25-year-old artist, seeks therapy because she is feeling bad about herself. She shares
that she is in a lesbian relationship with an older woman who frequently accuses her of
cheating and threatens that "neither of them would survive if she tried to leave". As an
initial intervention, the therapist should: - ANSWER D. Further explore the relationship
dynamics
An overweight 31-year-old, financial analyst, is referred to therapy by her EAP due to
problems at work. She shares that lately she feels like she is on a rollercoaster with
her moods, particularly when she gets hungry. She adds "On the bright side, I've lost
10 pounds this month without even trying". What resource should the therapist
consider initially? - ANSWER B. MD
Which of the following factors is key to the initial evaluation of an adult client who
has no housing and who presents with fatigue and difficulties in sleeping and eating? -
ANSWER B. Health status and ability to provide basic care
What is the third step in the MRI Brief Therapy Treatment Model: - ANSWER C. Alter
sequences and patterns of interaction around the presenting problem.
