6 domains of assessment

Question 1

Domain 1

Answer 1

Manifest pathology/ symptomatology

Question 2

Domain 1 - Description

Answer 2

Manifesting pathology & symptomatology

• mainfesting objective and subjective symptoms
• using different instruments ( WAIS, SCID, UCL, file research, SCL-90)

Question 3

Domain 2

Answer 3

Social network/ environment

Question 4

Domain 2 - Description

Answer 4

• does client have support system? how can it be described?

- instrument: clinical interview/ hetero anamnesis

Question 5

Domain 3

Answer 5

Manifest cognitive schemas

Question 6

Domain 3 - Description

Answer 6

Manifest cognitive schemas

• examine implicit and explicit schemas
• instrument: Young schema Questionnaire

Question 7

Domain 4

Answer 7

Personality structure / dynamics

Question 8

Domain 4 - Description

Answer 8

• not about diagnosis but about forming a hypothesis
• finding out the “foundation of the house”
• about structural vulnerability of the client
• Instruments: MMPI, Projective tests,

Question 9

Domain 5

Answer 9

Attachment / early traumatic experience

Question 10

Domain 5 - Description

Answer 10

• to get idea of attachment style in their interpersonal relationships
• Types of attachment (linked to parenting)
• > secure attachment
• > dismissive/ avoidant
• > preoccupied
• > fearful/ avoidant

Instruments: adult attachment interview (AAI), Trauma related questionnaires

Question 11

Domain 6

Answer 11

Biological make up/ temperament

Question 12

Domain 6 - Description

Answer 12

• stable personality characteristics / biology
• trait oriented
• Instruments: temperament & character questionnaire (TCI), NEO