Interviewing Skills

Question 1

This is a case in which the test suggests a negative classification, yet the correct classification is positive

Answer 1

False Negative in test-decision theory

Question 2

A case in which the test suggests a positive classification, yet the correct classification is negative.

Answer 2

False Positive in test-decision theory

Question 3

In test-decision analysis, the proportion of cases in which a test accurately predicts success or failure.

Answer 3

Hit Rate

Question 4

A test result presented in relative rather than absolute terms. ________ _____ compare the individual against themselves. Each person thus provides their own frame of reference.

Answer 4

Ipsative Score

Question 5

True or false:

Good interviewing is more of attitude than skill.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Being ________ or ___________ must be avoided because it is likely to inhibit the interviewee to talk.

Answer 6

Judgemental or evaluative

Question 7

Using the following is evaluative or judgemental. True or false?

Good, bad, excellent, terrible, disgusting, disgraceful, stupid.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Asking “Why did you yell at him” is advisable. True or false.

Answer 8

False. Instead it can be rephrased to “Tell memories about what happened.”

Question 9

To have an effective responses one major principle is?

Answer 9

To keep the interaction flowing.

Question 10

True or false:. Close-ended questions are advisable.

Answer 10

False. Open-ended quesions are advisable.

Question 11

True or false: The following keeps the interaction flowing:

*Transitional phrase
*verbatim playback
*paraphrasing and restatement
*summarizing
*clarification response
*empathy and understanding

Answer 11

True

Question 12

This level of response bears no or little relationship to the interviewee’s response.

Answer 12

Level-one Responses.

Question 13

This level of response communicates superficial awareness of the meaning of a statement. This also impedes the flow of communication.

Answer 13

Level-two responses

Question 14

This level of response is interchange with the interviewee’s statement. Also, it’s the minimum level of responding that can help the interviewee.

Answer 14

Level-three response

Question 15

This response level provides accurate empathy.

Answer 15

Level-four response.

Question 16

The power of the understanding response and is the foundation of good interviewing skills.

Answer 16

Active Listening

Question 17

What type of interview is this?

A confrontation is a statement that points out a discrepancy or inconsistency. Though confrontation is usually most appropriate in therapeutic interviews, all experienced interviewers should have this technique at their disposal.

Answer 17

Evaluation Interview

Question 18

What type of interview is this?

Can be used towards the end of the interview to fill in any needed details or gaps in the interviewer’s knowledge.

Answer 18

Direct Questions

Question 19

True or false:

It is advocated to use direct questions in semistructured and unstructured Interviews. In three conditions:

1. Dara can be obtained in NO other way.
2. Time is limited and specific information is needed.
3. Interviewee can’t or will not cooperate

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What type of interview is this?

Starts with an open-ended question and ks followed by level-three or maybe level-four response.

Answer 20

Case History Interview

Question 21

In-depth descriptions are obtained which are most important to the interviewee.

Answer 21

Case History Interview

Question 22

Important tool in psychoatric and neurological examinations.

Answer 22

MSE

Question 23

A dialogue between psychologist and patient that is designed to help the psychologists diagnose and plan treatment for the patient.

Answer 23

Clinical Interview