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The term ____ as applied to a diagnostic manual means that the diagnoses represent real and distinct clinical phenomena

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Validity

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Dr. Abelson is a clinician, has a doctoral degree, and is trained in diagnosis and therapy. She is most likely a a. Psychologist b. Social worker c. Psychiatrist d. Nurse clinician

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Psychologist; she could have a Phd, not necessarily a MD!

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Specialized ___ treatment centers work well for those clients who need intensive supervision but not actual hospital care. a. Inpatient b. Palliative c. Outpatient d. Nursing

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Inpatient

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The purpose of a ___ house is to provide a place where clients who have serious psychological disorders can live in the community with additional support.

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Halfway

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Which of the following are best suited to a day treatment program? Pick all that apply. a. Emily needs a structured program during the day b. David is incapable of self-care and at risk for harming himself or others c. Joy was recently released from a psychiatric hospital and needs daily structure d. Anne needs intense supervision in order to successfully deal with her addictions

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Emily needs a structured program during the day Joy was recently released from a psychiatric hospital and needs daily structure

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Which of the following are advantages of outpatient treatment? Pick all that apply. a. It is the most common treatment site b. It is most appropriate for those at risk of harming themselves c. Community mental health centers may provide it d. This may occur in private practice

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a. It is the most common treatment site c. Community mental health centers may provide it d. This may occur in private practice

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Which of the following are criticisms of current diagnostic manuals? Pick all that apply. a. Labeling is involved b. Insurance companies do not care for their structure c. They are based on a medical model d. They reflect the idea of a distinction between what is normal and what is abnormal

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-. Labeling is involved -. They are based on a medical model -. They reflect the idea of a distinction between what is normal and what is abnormal

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The purpose of "Z" codes in the ICD is a. To help the psychologist cross-referencing factors common to many clients b. To quantify the level of family dysfunction contributing to the client's emotional turmoil c. To flag the most unstable clients for particular attention d. To identify stressful factors that are affecting a client's psychological state

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d. To identify stressful factors that are affecting a client's psychological state

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Faith's clinician has a specific treatment site in mind for her because she is at risk of harming herself and seems incapable of self-care. Which of the following treatment sites is Faith's clinician thinking about? a. A psychiatric hospital b. A halfway house c. Outpatient treatment d. A day treatment program

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a. A psychiatric hospital

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The term ___ is preferred when describing a person seeking psychological interventions through therapy because this term implies a collaborative relationship

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Client

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One feature that is important in a diagnostic manual is reliability, because a. Diagnoses can be consistently applied b. Causes of disorders can be generated c. The diagnoses represent real and distinct clinical phenomena d. Cookbook solutions for treatment can be applied

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a. Diagnoses can be consistently applied

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Shelby is in training to be a psychologist. His supervisor takes him to task for referring to "that schizophrenic." What is the basis of the supervisor's criticism?

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-The supervisor believes that it is more appropriate to say, "Mr. Watson, who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia."

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Tyler's clinician has made a diagnosis and must now create a picture of how the disorder may have evolved and what factors might influence his psychological status. Which of the following is the best description of this process? a. Axis V b. Case formulation c. Differential diagnosis

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b. Case formulation

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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV version) organized diagnoses under a. Three axes b. Five axes c. Four axes d. Six axes

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b. Five axes

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The diagnostic phase is typically followed up with a ___ ___, the outline for how therapy should take place

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Treatment Plan

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The role of the ___ in the therapeutic process goes above and beyond techniques that are used to treat a client's problem

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Clinician

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___ therapy is a treatment modality that is specific to psychiatric hospitals and is based on the premise that the environment is a major component of the treatment.

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Milieu

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18. In ___ therapy, both partners in a relationship meet with a psychotherapist a. Family b. Couples c. Group d. Milieu

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b. Couples

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Dr.Wasson has a degree in medicine and has received specialized advance training in the diagnosis and treatment of people with psychological disorders. What kind of clinician is Dr. Wasson? a. A clinical psychologist b. A marriage and family therapist c. A psychiatrist d. A social worker

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c. A psychiatrist

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The immediate goal of treating clients in a ____ situation is to ensure that the symptoms are managed, particularly if the clients are a risk to themselves or others

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Crisis

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Jan's psychologist observes that she most likely has a diagnosis of a anxiety disorder as well as a diagnosis of a substance abuse disorder. In this case, the term ___ is used, which describes the presence of two or more disorders.

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Comorbid

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22. The DSM-5 is organized according to which of the following? a. Types of disorders b. The multiaxial system c. Axis I d. The dimensional model

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a. Types of disorders

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Evidence-based practice in psychology involves choosing the best theoretical intervention to use in psychotherapy. These principles are the result of a. Using whatever theoretical assumptions were present when the clinician received his or her training b. Using techniques that the clinician is comfortable with c. Integration of research findings and clinical experience

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c. Integration of research findings and clinical experience

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Which of the following are true of culture-bound syndromes? (choose all that apply) a. They are diagnosed by using a specific DSM-5 diagnosis b. They may occur within a fairly large number of cultures c. They occur only within a particular culture and not within others d. The symptoms do have clear biochemical or physiological sources e. The symptoms must not have any clear biochemical or physiological sources

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c. They occur only within a particular culture and not within others e. The symptoms must not have any clear biochemical or physiological sources

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25. The diagnostic manual most widely used outside the United States is a. The DSM-IV-TR b. The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) manual c. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association d. The Spearman Classification of Psychiatric Disorders

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b.The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) manual

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The ___ process involves using all relevant information to arrive at a label that characterized the client's disorder.

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Diagnostic

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Match the modality of treatment to the correct definition a. Group Therapy - b. Family therapy - c. Milieu therapy - d. Individual psychotherapy - 1- several or all family members are involved in treatment 2- clients receive one-on-one treatment 3- clients with similar issues openly share with one another and receive feedback 4- a treatment approach used in inpatient psychiatric facilities where all facets of the environment are components of the treatment

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a. Group Therapy - clients with similar issues openly share with one another and receive feedback b. Family therapy - several or all family members are involved in treatment c. Milieu therapy - a treatment approach used in inpatient psychiatric facilities where all facets of the environment are components of the treatment d. Individual psychotherapy - clients receive one-on-one treatment

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The therapy modality that Jeff's clinician recommends for him involves him meeting with a therapist on a one-to-one basis. This is known as which of the following? a. Individual psychotherapy b. Group psychotherapy c. Milieu psychotherapy d. Family psychotherapy

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a. Individual psychotherapy

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True or false: In order to do clinical work in psychology, it is necessary to have a doctoral degree.

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False

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The diagnostic phase is typically followed up with a ___ ___ , the outline for how therapy should take place

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Treatment Plan

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Treatment ___ are best if they reflect what we know about the disorder and the recommended therapy for it

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Goals

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Marja comes from a society where a common religion is highly valued. When she presented for therapeutic services, her therapist took this into account and wondered if her religious beliefs could be used to justify her treatment goals. This is an example of a. Using people's cultural background to help them cope with stressful events b. How comorbidity often complicates diagnostic situations c. Using the concept of differential diagnosis to help drive treatment goals

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a. Using people's cultural background to help them cope with stressful events

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When we talk about the clinician's need to account for the client's cultural background in making diagnoses, we are talking about a. Neuropsychological assessment b. Comorbidity c. Cultural formulation d. Differential diagnosis

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c. Cultural formulation

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What are the advantages of the current diagnostic manuals? (choose all that apply) a. They permit reimbursement from insurance companies b. They do not provide common terminology c. They allow clients to receive treatment in hospitals d. They are not based on the medical model

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a. They permit reimbursement from insurance companies c. They allow clients to receive treatment in hospitals

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The purpose of "Z" codes in the ICD is a. To help the psychologist cross-reference factors common to many clients b. To identify stressful factors that are affecting a client's psychological state c. To flag the most unstable clients for particular attention d. To quantify the level of family dysfunction contributing to the client's emotional turmoil

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b. To identify stressful factors that are affecting a client's psychological state

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Craig and Arianna and their twin boys have come to psychotherapy because one of the boys, Kevin, is misbehaving. This is most likely an example of which of the following? a. Individual therapy b. Family therapy c. Couples therapy d. Milieu therapy

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b. Family therapy

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Grace is involved in therapy where a number of people meet to discuss their common problems, receive feedback, develop trust, and improve their interpersonal skills. In which modality of therapy is Grace involved? a. Milieu b. Group c. Individual d. Family

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b. Group

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In most states the clinician with the medical degree is the only one who can prescribe medication. This clinician is which of the following? a. Marriage and family therapist b. Psychiatrist c. Social worker d. Psychologist

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b. Psychiatrist

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Which of the following factors may negatively impact treatment success? (choose all that apply) a. Client relocation b. Financial constraints c. Lack of cooperation of other people in client's life d. Improved functioning e. Client's desire to change

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a. Client relocation b. Financial constraints c. Lack of cooperation of other people in client's life e. Client's desire to change

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Which of the following are true of the international Classification of Diseases (ICD)? (choose all that apply) a. The tenth edition is in current use b. It is the DSM-IV-TR classification system c. Most mental health professionals outside the United States use this d. It is published by the American Psychiatric Association e. It is the World Health Organization's classification system f. It is an epidemiological tool

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a. The tenth edition is in current use c. Most mental health professionals outside the United States use this e. It is the World Health Organization's classification system f. It is an epidemiological tool

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Which type of doctoral degree in psychology focuses more on practice than on research? a. MD b. PhD c. PsyD

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c. PsyD

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___ psychotherapy involves treatment on a one-to-one basis with a therapist?

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Individual

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By listening to a client, asking questions, and gathering information about personal and family history, a clinician formulates a ___ diagnosis.

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Principal

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Once a treatment plan has been developed, a. It can be revised in response to effectiveness b. It must be followed faithfully c. It can be revised but that is rarely done

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a. It can be revised in response to effectiveness

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What is the most important aspect of the clinician's role in the therapeutic process? a. The techniques the clinician uses b. The quality of the clinical relationship c. Whether or not testing occurs

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b. The quality of the clinical relationship

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The first step in treatment planning is for the clinician to establish ___ ___ ranging from immediate to long term.

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Treatment goals

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To rate a client's overall social, occupational, and psychological functioning, a clinician would most likely use a. The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS) b. A government database containing the client's mental-health records from kindergarten onward c. A complex matrix of psychosocial diagnostic instruments d. Axis I of the DSM-IV-TR

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a. The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS)

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Which of the following best represents Peter Dickinson's presenting problem? a. He was self-referred to an outpatient mental health clinic because of a persistent mood disorder b. He was referred by his girlfriend to an outpatient mental health clinic because she suspects a personality disorder c. He was referred by his girlfriend to an outpatient mental health clinic because of some behavioral changes after his parents' divorce

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c. He was referred by his girlfriend to an outpatient mental health clinic because of some behavioral changes after his parents' divorce

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The case formulation includes ___ planning or attention to past experiences and what can be done to improve the situation in the future

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treatment

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Which of the following are short-term treatment goals? (choose all that apply) a. Stabilizing a client's medications b. Helping a client understand causes of the symptoms c. Establishing a working relationship d. Examining the nature of the symptoms

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a. Stabilizing a client's medications c. Establishing a working relationship d. Examining the nature of the symptoms

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With certain Asian cultures, an insult may provoke the condition known as ___, in which a person (usually male) enters an altered state of consciousness in which he becomes violent, aggressive, or even homicidal.

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Amok

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Which of the following are long-term treatment goals? (choose all that apply) a. Establishing a working relationship b. Helping alter the client's personality c. Helping the client to understand causes of symptoms

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b. Helping alter the client's personality c. Helping the client to understand causes of symptoms

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Select all of the following that describe the outcome of Peter Dickinson's case a. Peter was prescribed anti-anxiety medication b. Peter was feeling less restless c. Peter still was not sleeping through the night d. Peter found ways to worry less

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a. Peter was prescribed anti-anxiety medication b. Peter was feeling less restless d. Peter found ways to worry less

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Which of the following best expresses the use of evidence-based treatment recommendations for clients? a. Evidence-based recommendations should be followed exactly because they are based on empirical findings and are prescriptive b. Evidence-based recommendations should be considered, but clinical judgment decides what is most effective with real people with complex problems

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b. Evidence-based recommendations should be considered, but clinical judgment decides what is most effective with real people with complex problems

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___ diagnosis involves the ruling out of alternative diagnoses

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Differential

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Which of the following ingredients make up the task of the clinician in arriving at a diagnosis? a. Simply asking clients to label their internal state b. Noting of emotional expression c. Assessing client's mood state d. Observation of behavior

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b. Noting of emotional expression c. Assessing client's mood state d. Observation of behavior

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The role of the EAP is to a. Provide employees with a confidential setting in which have counseling, assistance with substance abuse, and family treatment b. Provide medical intervention and intensive forms of psychotherapy in a highly controlled setting for those at risk of harming themselves of others c. Provide supportive services and round the clock monitoring, often helping adults to overcome substance abuse

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a. Provide employees with a confidential setting in which have counseling, assistance with substance abuse, and family treatment

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Which of the following best represents Peter Dickenson's presenting problem? a. He was referred by his girlfriend to an outpatient mental health clinic because she suspects a personality disorder b. He was self-referred to an outpatient mental health clinic because of a persistent mood disorder c. He was referred by his girlfriend to an outpatient mental health clinic because of some behavioral changes after his parents' divorce

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c. He was referred by his girlfriend to an outpatient mental health clinic because of some behavioral changes after his parents' divorce

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Who is responsible for treatment success? a. The client b. Both the client and clinician c. Neither client nor clinician d. The clinician

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b. Both the client and clinician

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The ___ psychologist is trained to work with children and teenagers who require further assessment or behavioral interventions in their educational setting.

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School

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Which of the following are client obstacles to seeking psychotherapy? (choose all that apply) a. Having to talk about medical, legal or financial aspects b. Having to disclose embarrassing information c. Feeling embarrassed about consulting a therapist d. Having to discuss emotional reactions

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b. Having to disclose embarrassing information c. Feeling embarrassed about consulting a therapist d. Having to discuss emotional reactions

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Psychologist take race, ethnicity, gender, sexual preference, disability status, age, and education into account when doing assessment and diagnosis. This is best described as working within a ____ framework.

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Multicultural

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The case formulation includes ___ planning or attention to past experiences and what can be done to improve the situation in the future

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Treatment

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Maggie's psychologist is involved in treatment planning for her. since Maggie has a serious psychological disorder but is able to live in the community with some support, the psychologist is recommending that she be placed in a/n

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Halfway House

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In diagnostic manuals, the concept of "validity" refers to the idea that

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Diagnoses represent real & distinct phenomena.

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