Clinical Interviewing as a Tool

Question 1

To learn if an individuals’ functioning is impaired, the following must be identified:

Answer 1

1.The reason for referral
2.Presenting problem

Question 2

The history of the ____ involves a detailed history of the problem beginning from the date of onset, precipitating event, the course of the problem (continuous or intermittent), when and how the problem got worse since the problem began, and past assessments.

Some may be uncertain with their _____

Answer 2

presenting problem

Question 3

Components of Assessing the Presenting Problem

Answer 3

1. Cognitive Status Complaints - decision making, language, hallucinations
2. Emotional Status Complaints - appetite, hobbies
3. Suicidal Ideation - ideation, intent, plan, means
4. Homicidal or Aggressive Ideation - ideation, intent, plan, means

Question 4

Components of Clinical Interview

Answer 4

Symptomatic Evaluation
Psychosocial Evaluation

Question 5

Components of Assessing Developmental History

Answer 5

1. Problems during pregnancy
2. Problems around birth/delivery
3. Developmental milestones
   * Sitting up
   * Crawling
   * Walking
   * Speaking
   * Socialization

Question 6

Symptomatic Evaluation

Answer 6

Developental History, Medical History, Psychiatric History, Substance Use History, Family and Medical History.

Question 7

Psychosocial Evaluation - to examine the client’s context with both intrapersonal and interpersonal demands.

Answer 7

Family History - family dynamics, Educational and Vocational History, Criminal/Legal History, Social History, Psychosexual History,

Question 8

____ refers to the current emotional state of the individual, as reported by
the client himself or herself. ____ refers to the observed emotional state of the individual.

Answer 8

Mood; Affect

Question 9

Functions in this ____ functioning section are more related to personality variables such as judgment, planning, and insight.

Answer 9

prefrontal