CLP 3302 Exam 2 Study guide questions || with 100%
Errorless Answers.
Ch. 6 Clinical Assessment correct answers Involves an evaluation of a persons strengths and
weaknesses regarding an ongoing problem
Know the clinical assessment process, know the steps in order. correct answers The assessment
begins with a referral which is a question someone asked about another individual
The interview is the technique for gathering data and making decisions regarding the diagnosis
and treatment correct answers The Interviews
Know the General characteristics of Interviews correct answers It is planned and goal directed to
get important information. Structured interviews resemble standardized psychological tests.
Know the physical arrangements of the interview, setting, note-taking & recording, whats
important to remember about these correct answers - Setting - can happen almost anywhere, but
need privacy and protection from interruptions.
- Note-taking & recording: no word for word (verbatim) note taking and no recording without
telling them
What is rapport? correct answers a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or
groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
- Has mutual respect and trust.
- client must not be judged
When it comes to communications, how should the clinician talk to his interviewee correct
answers (1) Beginning a session - small talk
(2) language - client must understand the interviewers language and the level of language and
word usage should vary from case to case.
(3) Silence- interviewers should understand the meaning of silence
(4) Listening - the skilled interviewer knows when and how to be an active listener.
(5) Gratification of Self - this is not permitted for the clinical. The focus needs to be on the
client.
(6) physical characteristics of clinician affect various clients differently.
(7) our backgrounds and biases will affect our perceptions.
(8) as interview progresses clinicians are noted to become more structured.
Know the clinicians frame of reference, and also clients frame of reference. correct answers
Clinicians frame of reference - clinicians need to be clear about the purpose of the interview.
objectivity is important. Clinicians formulate hypotheses and recommendations.
Clients frame of reference - seeing a psychologist may cause feelings of inadequacy and anxiety.
, Intake-admission interview correct answers the purpose is to determine why the client has come
to the clinic and if the clinic is able to meet the clients needs.
case-history interview correct answers A complete personal and social history of the person is
taken. Bio-psycho-social model is used
Mental Status Examination Interview correct answers Usually conducted by a psychiatrist to
assess cognitive, emotional, or behavioral problems.
The Crisis Interview correct answers Clinicians are now functioning in new situations such as
crisis intervention centers, hotlines, etc.
The Diagnostic Interview correct answers A structured diagnostic interview uses set of questions
in a specific sequence.
Computer Interviewing correct answers Computers are used to take psychiatric histories, do
behavioral assessments and help in the diagnosis of mental disorders.
Ch. 7 The assessment of intelligence correct answers
Binet-Simone correct answers The intelligence test began with the work of Binet-Simone in
France 1905. Prior to this date the study of individual differences had already started by Francis
Galton.
David Wechsler correct answers Developed the tests for children and adults
- His definition of Intelligence was the most comprehensive. Intelligence to him was defined as
logical thinking, rational behavior and effective action.
Why did Intelligence tests become unpopular in the 1960s ? correct answers It was unfair to the
minorities
Definition of Intelligence correct answers it is a complex concept, which is defined on the basis
of biological and psychological factors
1. biological definition: it is related to the function of the cortical cells of the brain
2. psychological definition of intelligence: intelligence has been defined as problem solving
ability and cognitive abilities.
What is IQ correct answers IQ - short for intelligent quotient: is the numerical value for
intelligence.
Ratio IQ correct answers This is determined by using the Binet formula: MA/CA x 100 =Q
MA is mental age and CA is chronological age. Since intellectual growth is more rapid in the
earlier years, the Binet formula does not work for adults.
Errorless Answers.
Ch. 6 Clinical Assessment correct answers Involves an evaluation of a persons strengths and
weaknesses regarding an ongoing problem
Know the clinical assessment process, know the steps in order. correct answers The assessment
begins with a referral which is a question someone asked about another individual
The interview is the technique for gathering data and making decisions regarding the diagnosis
and treatment correct answers The Interviews
Know the General characteristics of Interviews correct answers It is planned and goal directed to
get important information. Structured interviews resemble standardized psychological tests.
Know the physical arrangements of the interview, setting, note-taking & recording, whats
important to remember about these correct answers - Setting - can happen almost anywhere, but
need privacy and protection from interruptions.
- Note-taking & recording: no word for word (verbatim) note taking and no recording without
telling them
What is rapport? correct answers a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or
groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
- Has mutual respect and trust.
- client must not be judged
When it comes to communications, how should the clinician talk to his interviewee correct
answers (1) Beginning a session - small talk
(2) language - client must understand the interviewers language and the level of language and
word usage should vary from case to case.
(3) Silence- interviewers should understand the meaning of silence
(4) Listening - the skilled interviewer knows when and how to be an active listener.
(5) Gratification of Self - this is not permitted for the clinical. The focus needs to be on the
client.
(6) physical characteristics of clinician affect various clients differently.
(7) our backgrounds and biases will affect our perceptions.
(8) as interview progresses clinicians are noted to become more structured.
Know the clinicians frame of reference, and also clients frame of reference. correct answers
Clinicians frame of reference - clinicians need to be clear about the purpose of the interview.
objectivity is important. Clinicians formulate hypotheses and recommendations.
Clients frame of reference - seeing a psychologist may cause feelings of inadequacy and anxiety.
, Intake-admission interview correct answers the purpose is to determine why the client has come
to the clinic and if the clinic is able to meet the clients needs.
case-history interview correct answers A complete personal and social history of the person is
taken. Bio-psycho-social model is used
Mental Status Examination Interview correct answers Usually conducted by a psychiatrist to
assess cognitive, emotional, or behavioral problems.
The Crisis Interview correct answers Clinicians are now functioning in new situations such as
crisis intervention centers, hotlines, etc.
The Diagnostic Interview correct answers A structured diagnostic interview uses set of questions
in a specific sequence.
Computer Interviewing correct answers Computers are used to take psychiatric histories, do
behavioral assessments and help in the diagnosis of mental disorders.
Ch. 7 The assessment of intelligence correct answers
Binet-Simone correct answers The intelligence test began with the work of Binet-Simone in
France 1905. Prior to this date the study of individual differences had already started by Francis
Galton.
David Wechsler correct answers Developed the tests for children and adults
- His definition of Intelligence was the most comprehensive. Intelligence to him was defined as
logical thinking, rational behavior and effective action.
Why did Intelligence tests become unpopular in the 1960s ? correct answers It was unfair to the
minorities
Definition of Intelligence correct answers it is a complex concept, which is defined on the basis
of biological and psychological factors
1. biological definition: it is related to the function of the cortical cells of the brain
2. psychological definition of intelligence: intelligence has been defined as problem solving
ability and cognitive abilities.
What is IQ correct answers IQ - short for intelligent quotient: is the numerical value for
intelligence.
Ratio IQ correct answers This is determined by using the Binet formula: MA/CA x 100 =Q
MA is mental age and CA is chronological age. Since intellectual growth is more rapid in the
earlier years, the Binet formula does not work for adults.
