Dr. Seul will be doing a clinical assessment later this morning, and he wants things to go as well as possible. ALL BUT WHICH of the following should help him to achieve that goal?
a. Preparing for the interview by reading all of the available records on the client.
b. Clarifying the referral question, if necessary.
c. Giving full play to the client's emotions during the contact, even if it means going off topic.
d. Giving the client some feedback or closure at the end of the interview.
Question 2Dr. Hebb and his client are of the same sex and ethnicity. Dr. Vernon and his client differ with regard to both sex and ethnicity. What assumption below is a safe one to make?
a. Dr. Hebb and his client have several values in common.
b. Dr. Vernon and his client have few values in common.
c. both of the above
d. neither of the above
Question 3During an interview, Dr. Jimenez's client becomes very quiet, and there is a long period of silence. What should Dr. Jimenez do in this case?
a. She should say nothing until the client takes the initiative to speak again, even if it takes a very long time.
b. She should assume that the client is demonstrating resistance to the current topic.
c. She should say something just to break the awkward tension of the silence.
d. She should respond in such a way that encourages communication and understanding.
Question 4During an interview, the interviewer says, I'm not sure what you mean when you say your friend really let him have it.' Can you explain? This is an example of a(n) __________ interview question.
a. clarifying
b. facilitative
c. open-ended
d. confronting
Question 5During an interview, the interviewer says, Wait, I'm confused. A few minutes ago you said your anxiety prevents you from going to parties, but didn't you just mention being at a party at your friend's house last weekend? This is an example of a(n) __________ interview question.
a. open-ended
b. clarifying
c. confronting
d. facilitative
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