CA LMFT Clinical Exam questions with verified
answers
_____ vs ______
(6-12 years) The child's psychosocial task during this
stage is to develop a sense of competence by beginning school and learning to do
things on his own which instills a sense of pride and confidence. A child's peer
group also begins to be of greater significance in this stage as well and contributes
to a
child's self-esteem. If adults do not support the child in his initiative, then a sense
of inferiority is likely to develop where the child doubts his own abilities, making it
more difficult to reach his potential. Ans✓✓✓ industry vs inferiority
_____ vs ______:
(65-death) The psychosocial task during this stage is
for older adults to look back on life and feel a sense of fulfillment and
accomplishment. This wisdom allows for them to face the end of life and accept
successes and failures, aging, and loss. Those who see their lives as unproductive
or with many regrets may develop a sense of despair and guilt that can lead to
depression and hopelessness. Ans✓✓✓ ego integrity vs despair
______ vs ________
,(40-65 years) The psychosocial task during this stage is to participate in activities
that give the individual a sense of purpose such as a career, raising children, and
creating positive changes that benefit others. If an adult does not feel this sense
of purpose, he may then feel little connection to others
and a sense of uselessness or rejection. Ans✓✓✓ generativity vs stagnation
______ vs _______:
(0-18 months) The psychosocial task during this stage is to
achieve a balance between trust and mistrust. Basic trust develops in the context
of the relationship between the infant and the primary caregiver and forms the
foundation for all other stages of development. Failure to master the task can
result
in pervasive mistrust of others OR dependent, unthinking, rigid adulation of
others. Ans✓✓✓ trust vs mistrust
_______ vs __________:
(3-6 years) The child's psychosocial task during this stage is to
set goals and carry out plans without infringing on the rights of others. Exerting
too much control (or taking action that does infringe on the rights of others)
results in disapproval from adults and subsequent feelings of guilt. Those feelings
of guilt, then, prohibit the child (or adult) from effectively making plans or setting
goals in
the future. Ans✓✓✓ initiative vs guilt
________ vs _______
,(12-18 years) The adolescent's task is to learn the
roles that s/he will occupy as an adult while developing a sense of personal
identity. Peer relationships help them to explore various identities. Success in this
stage leads to fidelity where the adolescent feels comfortable with others who
have varying
values, while remaining true to her own identity. If the adolescent fails to develop
a sense of identity, than she may feel role confusion or a weakened sense of self.
Ans✓✓✓ identity vs role confusion
________ vs ________
(18-40 years) The task during this stage is to begin
forming intimate relationships with other people. An individual develops
comfortable relationships with a sense of commitment and care. Failure to
develop intimacy can lead to isolation, loneliness, and a feeling of exclusion.
Ans✓✓✓ intimacy vs isolation
__________ vs ________/_________:
(18 months to 3 years) The toddler's
psychosocial task during this stage is to achieve a sense of independence over her
own body in the context of relationships with primary caregivers. If a child
experiences autonomy (in walking, exploring, etc.), she will gain confidence and
pride, which then become ego strengths. If the child is overcontrolled or
prohibited from exploring or becoming autonomous, she is likely to feel doubtful
of her own
abilities and excessive shame. Ans✓✓✓ autonomy vs shame/doubt
, ___________ is the client's legal right not to have confidential information
revealed during a
legal proceeding. Ans✓✓✓ privilege
____________ Persisting Perception Disorder (Flashbacks): Following the
cessation of use, the re-experiencing of one or more of the perceptual symptoms
that were experienced while intoxicated with the this substance; experiencing
causes significant distress or impairment in social, occupation, or other important
area of functioning. Ans✓✓✓ hallucinogen
_____________ are almost always part of addiction treatment
and are based on a disease model (the idea that alcoholism is a disease that
cannot be cured but only controlled). Ans✓✓✓ 12-step programs
______________ is a big word in Depth Psychology Ans✓✓✓ soul
______________________ is a treatment model that focuses on resolving
ambivalence and using the person's own values and concerns to elicit change
(rather than imposing or "coercing" a person to change behavior). It is strongly
rooted in client-centered
therapy and this can be seen through the strategies and interventions used with
clients. Ans✓✓✓ motivational interviewing
________________________ would not be included in
the disclosure per a subpoena if a client's records were court-ordered to be
released or if privilege was waived by the client or client's representative in a
subpoena. Ans✓✓✓ psychotherapy notes
answers
_____ vs ______
(6-12 years) The child's psychosocial task during this
stage is to develop a sense of competence by beginning school and learning to do
things on his own which instills a sense of pride and confidence. A child's peer
group also begins to be of greater significance in this stage as well and contributes
to a
child's self-esteem. If adults do not support the child in his initiative, then a sense
of inferiority is likely to develop where the child doubts his own abilities, making it
more difficult to reach his potential. Ans✓✓✓ industry vs inferiority
_____ vs ______:
(65-death) The psychosocial task during this stage is
for older adults to look back on life and feel a sense of fulfillment and
accomplishment. This wisdom allows for them to face the end of life and accept
successes and failures, aging, and loss. Those who see their lives as unproductive
or with many regrets may develop a sense of despair and guilt that can lead to
depression and hopelessness. Ans✓✓✓ ego integrity vs despair
______ vs ________
,(40-65 years) The psychosocial task during this stage is to participate in activities
that give the individual a sense of purpose such as a career, raising children, and
creating positive changes that benefit others. If an adult does not feel this sense
of purpose, he may then feel little connection to others
and a sense of uselessness or rejection. Ans✓✓✓ generativity vs stagnation
______ vs _______:
(0-18 months) The psychosocial task during this stage is to
achieve a balance between trust and mistrust. Basic trust develops in the context
of the relationship between the infant and the primary caregiver and forms the
foundation for all other stages of development. Failure to master the task can
result
in pervasive mistrust of others OR dependent, unthinking, rigid adulation of
others. Ans✓✓✓ trust vs mistrust
_______ vs __________:
(3-6 years) The child's psychosocial task during this stage is to
set goals and carry out plans without infringing on the rights of others. Exerting
too much control (or taking action that does infringe on the rights of others)
results in disapproval from adults and subsequent feelings of guilt. Those feelings
of guilt, then, prohibit the child (or adult) from effectively making plans or setting
goals in
the future. Ans✓✓✓ initiative vs guilt
________ vs _______
,(12-18 years) The adolescent's task is to learn the
roles that s/he will occupy as an adult while developing a sense of personal
identity. Peer relationships help them to explore various identities. Success in this
stage leads to fidelity where the adolescent feels comfortable with others who
have varying
values, while remaining true to her own identity. If the adolescent fails to develop
a sense of identity, than she may feel role confusion or a weakened sense of self.
Ans✓✓✓ identity vs role confusion
________ vs ________
(18-40 years) The task during this stage is to begin
forming intimate relationships with other people. An individual develops
comfortable relationships with a sense of commitment and care. Failure to
develop intimacy can lead to isolation, loneliness, and a feeling of exclusion.
Ans✓✓✓ intimacy vs isolation
__________ vs ________/_________:
(18 months to 3 years) The toddler's
psychosocial task during this stage is to achieve a sense of independence over her
own body in the context of relationships with primary caregivers. If a child
experiences autonomy (in walking, exploring, etc.), she will gain confidence and
pride, which then become ego strengths. If the child is overcontrolled or
prohibited from exploring or becoming autonomous, she is likely to feel doubtful
of her own
abilities and excessive shame. Ans✓✓✓ autonomy vs shame/doubt
, ___________ is the client's legal right not to have confidential information
revealed during a
legal proceeding. Ans✓✓✓ privilege
____________ Persisting Perception Disorder (Flashbacks): Following the
cessation of use, the re-experiencing of one or more of the perceptual symptoms
that were experienced while intoxicated with the this substance; experiencing
causes significant distress or impairment in social, occupation, or other important
area of functioning. Ans✓✓✓ hallucinogen
_____________ are almost always part of addiction treatment
and are based on a disease model (the idea that alcoholism is a disease that
cannot be cured but only controlled). Ans✓✓✓ 12-step programs
______________ is a big word in Depth Psychology Ans✓✓✓ soul
______________________ is a treatment model that focuses on resolving
ambivalence and using the person's own values and concerns to elicit change
(rather than imposing or "coercing" a person to change behavior). It is strongly
rooted in client-centered
therapy and this can be seen through the strategies and interventions used with
clients. Ans✓✓✓ motivational interviewing
________________________ would not be included in
the disclosure per a subpoena if a client's records were court-ordered to be
released or if privilege was waived by the client or client's representative in a
subpoena. Ans✓✓✓ psychotherapy notes
