Clinical Interviewing Skills and Assessment- COUC667- Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Questions and Answers | 2026 Update | 100% Correct.

Question 1 2 / 2 pts In which stage would a therapist do the most work to facilitate client change?  Introduction Body Plot Closing Therapists do equal work to facilitate client change in any of the stages. Question 2 2 / 2 pts Letting clients struggle with an unstructured opening may be important because: It allows you to evaluate their coping skills. It allows clients to recover from a faltering start and demonstrate their ability to express themselves. It allows you to see how much help clients need in expressing themselves. All of the above. None of the above—you should not let clients struggle.  Question 3 2 / 2 pts The opening statement of the therapist should consist of: A direct inquiry about the referral source. Reassurance that the client’s problems will be solved. A direct inquiry into the client’s concerns.  A statement about therapist theoretical orientation. Nothing, the therapist should stay silent and let the client talk ]rst. Question 4 2 / 2 pts A re_ection of feeling response is also referred to as: Empathy Summary  Summarization Clari]cation Re_ection of meaning Question 5 2 / 2 pts According to the text, nondirective listening behaviors facilitate  Client insight Client talk Client action Client movement Client growth Question 6 2 / 2 pts What is the primary goal of confrontation?  To help clients face their fears To uncover hidden emotions that the client may not be aware of To enhance rapport between client and interviewer To force your client to make a change in his/her behavior To help clients perceive themselves and reality more clearly Question 7 2 / 2 pts Which of these is a feeling validation? “You feel sad about losing your mom” “You wish you could change how things worked out between you and your mother” “Underneath your sadness, I sense a little resentment” “It’s okay to feel sad about losing your mother. That’s perfectly normal.” “There’s just no replacing her.”  Question 8 2 / 2 pts The Latina/o concept of Charlar refers to: The initial charm needed to establish rapport The idea that eating together facilitates connection with clients Small talk  The rationale for avoiding inappropriate questions None of the above