Assessment, Diagnosis, And Treatment Planning

Question 1

What is the 5 stage structure for an interview during assessment?

Answer 1

Stage 1: Rapport and structuring
Stage 2: Gathering information, defining the problem, and identifying assets
Stage 3: Determining outcomes
Stage 4: Exploring alternatives and confronting client incongruities
Stage 5: Generalization and transfer of learning

Question 2

3 phases of the Problem- solving model

Answer 2

Phase 1: Contact Phase (problem identification, goal identification, contract, exploration)
Phase 2: Contract Phase (assessment and evaluation, formulation of plan of action
Phase 3: Action Phase (carrying out the plan, termination, evaluation)

Question 3

Signs of child physical abuse

Answer 3

physical injuries or marks, delayed motor/social development, passivity, lack of interest in play, incontinence, low self-esteem, withdrawal, self mutilation, hyper vigilance, regression, drug or alcohol use, poor peer relationships

Question 4

Signs of Emotional/psychological child abuse

Answer 4

depression, withdrawn, acting out, repetitive/rhythmic movements, preoccupation with detail, unreasonable demands placed on child, child triangulated in marital conflict,

Question 5

Signs of Child Neglect

Answer 5

failure to thrive, underweight, hair loss, begging for food, school absences, medical problems left untreated, excessive fatigue, poor hygiene, left alone at home often

Question 6

Signs of Child Sexual Abuse

Answer 6

blood in underwear, UTIs, incontinence, depression, fears and phobias, age inappropriate behaviors, sudden possession of money or toys, eating disturbances, acting out, self destructive behaviors, inappropriate sexual behaviors, promiscuity or prostitution, dissociation, STD

Question 7

Criterion-related validity

Answer 7

measures the current construct’s relationships to other constructs in various ways.

Question 8

Content validity

Answer 8

making sure that everything that should be measured is measured

Question 9

face validity

Answer 9

the ability of the measurement to properly assess the construct

Question 10

Components of a Mental Status Exam

Answer 10

Appearance, attitude, behavior, mood, affect, speech, thought process, thought content, perception, cognition, insight, judgement

Question 11

Suicide Warning Signs

Answer 11

Depression, increase in alcohol or drug use, preoccupation with death, Impulsive and reckless behavior, recent or impending loss of someone special, loss of support system, isolation, ineffective coping, expression of loss of control over life, prior suicide attempts or family history, other inexplicable changes in behavior.