Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning- Week 2

Question 1

Likert Scale

Answer 1

Assess the client’s perception of how certain stressors are influential

Question 2

Three key factors when reviewing problem history

Answer 2

Onset: when the problem started
Progression: determining the frequency of problem
Severity: what factors make problem more severe and how the situation impacts client’s functioning

Question 3

Life Events Scale

Answer 3

Assess the impact of psychosocial stressors

Question 4

Problem ABCs

Answer 4

Antecedent- may be prefaced by the involvement of certain individuals in the client’s life
Behavior- problematic behavior that typically follows the antecedent
Consequences- interactions or reactions to the behavior

Question 5

Concise, complete evaluation of the client’s current mental functioning level regarding cognitive and behavioral aspects

Answer 5

Mental status

Question 6

Exploitation

Answer 6

Taking advantage of someone in a vulnerable position for personal gain

Question 7

Financial exploitation

Answer 7

Taking advantage of one’s finances

Question 8

occurs when a person experiences a deeply disturbing experience that yields an intense emotional response

Answer 8

trauma

Question 9

Universal Risk Screening
(Risk assessment method)

Answer 9

General screening for risky behaviors that may result in additional screenings, referral for treatment or institutionalization.

Question 10

Unstructured Methods

(Risk assessment method)

Answer 10

Using clinical assessments without any specific structure
Mostly judgement from high-level professionals
Can be biased

Question 11

Actuarial Methods

(Risk assessment method)

Answer 11

Highly logical, regimented tests and scales used to predict the likelihood of certain behavior patterns in a specified time frame
Can place undue blame on clients

Question 12

Structured Professional Judgment

(Risk assessment method)

Answer 12

Combination of actuarial and unstructured methods
Uses structured tools but allows for judgement

Question 13

Internal support systems

Answer 13

Clients strengths and coping abilities

Question 14

Dual perspective worksheet

Answer 14

Is utilized to identify the supports and obstacles perceived by the client in current social interactions

Question 15

Resistance vs high motivation

Answer 15

Resistance refers to behaviors that Indicate client doesn’t want to work with SW or improve their situation
High motivation is indicated by clients confidence in their belief that they can change

Question 16

Pre-contemplation

Answer 16

Client isn’t self aware, doesn’t see a need for change

Question 17

Contemplation

Answer 17

Individual recognizes need for change but is not ready to do so

Question 18

Preparation

Answer 18

Individual recognizes the problem and sets the stage for change

Question 19

Action

Answer 19

Individual takes active, involved steps to stop a problem

Question 20

Maintenance

Answer 20

Where the individual commits to the desired behaviors

Question 21

Termination
(Referring to readiness to change)

Answer 21

Individual can sustain the desired behaviors without relapse