The purpose of the mental status exam is _____________________________
________.
a. to ensure the safety of the client and others
b. to measure the level of psychic disruption the client is experiencing
c. to provide a comprehensive overview of the mental health function of the client
d. to take the place of diagnosis
Q. 2Satir's human validation process model emphasizes:
a. family rules.
b. functional versus dysfunctional communication patterns.
c. family roles and triads.
d. communication and emotional experiencing.
Q. 3Which is true about the word psychotherapists?
a. Most states do not legislate the word and don't offer licensure for psychotherapists.
b. Generally, one cannot practice as a psychotherapist if one does not have a license in a mental health profession.
c. In most states, anyone can call himself or herself a psychotherapist
d. Two of the above
e. All of the above are true
Q. 4The authors suggest the use of ________________ and exercises to establish the focus of a group session.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Q. 5The presenting problems includes the primary reason the client is seeking treatment and _____________________________
__________.
a. the universal patterns traced across time
b. the diagnosis given by the counselor or a physician
c. the goals the client expresses for counseling
d. the secondary issues the client may mention more casually
Q. 6In the assessment process, questions a family therapist might ask include all of the following, except:
a. What does each family member bring to the session?
b. How can I give voice to my own impulses and fantasies?
c. Who makes decisions? How are conflicts resolved or problems handled?
d. Are the parents effective leaders of the family, and is the process of leadership balanced or imbalanced?
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