Despite the ability of questions to help the clinician quickly delve into the world of the client, the use of questions is often challenged and viewed negatively by training programs.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2Administering assessment instruments prior to the beginning of the helping relationship has all but which of the following advantages?
a. They do not interfere with the building of the helping relationship or a natural flow that has begun to develop.
b. They can help to quickly identify problem areas and thus focus the upcoming clinical interview.
c. They can quickly identify problem areas that may be missed during the clinical interview because clients might reveal something on a written measure that they would not reveal face-to-face (e.g., suicide ideation, alcoholism, abuse).
d. The have been shown to help with rapport building more than a face-to-face interview.
e. They can help set a tone that anything is fair game to discuss.
Q. 3Generally, assessment techniques should be given when?
a. Prior to starting the helping relationship
b. Soon after beginning the helping relationship
c. During the work stage of the helping relationship
d. a and b
e. All of the above
Q. 4Which of the following are not generally considered informal assessment techniques?
a. Projective techniques such as the Rorschach and TAT
b. Ratings scales
c. Sentence completions
d. Diaries, autobiographies, and genograms
e. Observation and interviewing others about clients
Q. 5Which of the following should one not do in writing a case report?
a. Keep sentences relatively short, minimize difficult words, and reduce the use of jargon and acronyms.
b. Omit active verbs and decrease the use of subheadings.
c. Don't be judgmental.
d. Only label when necessary and beneficial to the client's well-being.
e. Describe behaviors that are representative of client issues.
f. Don't be afraid to take a stand if you feel strongly that the information warrants it.
g. Point out both strengths and weaknesses of your client.
Q. 6The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) have had its greatest impact on which of the following?
a. Duty to Warn
b. Fee assessment
c. Confidentiality of records
d. Competence of professionals
e. All of the above
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