Which of the following best describes visuospatial skills?
a. Ability to mentally manipulate 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional objects
b. Ability to reasonably estimate the size, in square feet, of a room or building
c. Speed at which one can copy a sketch of a square, Greek cross, a triangle, and/or a key
d. Speed at which one can write their first and last name with their non-dominant hand
Q. 2With regard to best practices and multicultural considerations what should you, the clinician, DO as part of the clinical assessment?
a. Approach all assessment and diagnosis processes with the same assumptions and perceptions, regardless of client diversity
b. Accept a client's belief that the source of their distress is due to immoral behavior in a former life
c. Interpret physical complaints or ailments as psychological concerns
d. Avoid asking questions about tribal, ethnic, or background differences that are obvious or are made obvious by information provided by the client
Q. 3The Child Behavior Checklist is comprised of several different types of scales. Which of the following is an element of the Competence scale?
a. Attention problems
b. Social Performance
c. Social Withdrawal
d. Delinquent Behavior
Q. 4All of the following are likely to be measured during a neuropsychological assessment EXCEPT:
a. attention and concentration
b. learning and memory
c. depression and anxiety
d. psychomotor speed
Q. 5Counselor Jessica is interested in gathering data about the efficacy of a specific group therapy program for eating disorders. As such, she co-facilitates a six-week eating disorder treatment group. Jessica is utilizing ____________ observation?
a. formal
b. monitoring
c. intrusive
d. rating
Q. 6In clinical assessment via informal observation, according to the text, the first element of the observation process is the?
a. Initial handshake between the clinician and client
b. Client's tone of voice on the phone when making the initial appointment
c. Degree to which the client makes initial eye contact with the clinician
d. Client's posture in their seat during the initial appointment
Q. 7Jim is considered a high-suicide-risk client. He is single, suffers from depression and alcoholism, is giving away prized possessions, is lonely and isolated, and has a family history of suicide.
Which of these factors is considered a warning sign for suicide?
a. Loneliness and isolation
b. Giving away prized possessions
c. Family history of suicide
d. Depression and alcoholism
Q. 8Why is it crucial for mental health professionals to be skilled in Suicide Risk Assessment?
a. Suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States and the second among people age 15-24
b. For every person who commits suicide, there are an estimated 10 to 20 who have attempted suicide
c. About one in four mental health practitioners will experience a client suicide.
d. All of the above
Q. 9The following is an excerpt from Tom's written MSE of a new client: The client presented as somewhat disheveled and unkempt, but was cooperative and friendly.
The client was aware of date, time, and place, and reported no hallucinations or delusions. All of the following MSE categories were noted in this excerpt EXCEPT:
a. attitude toward examiner
b. orientation and consciousness
c. concentration and attention
d. perceptual disturbances
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