Deck 10: Interpreting

Question 1

Interpretation may increase self-understanding of a situation.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

An interpreting response is most useful when it is offered in a facilitative relationship.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Interpreting may increase interviewer credibility.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

An effective interpretation is based on client presented information, is framed positively, and
enlists cooperation.

Question 5

It is important for the interviewer to assess the effectiveness of an interpretation.

Question 6

Context is important whether presenting an interpretation cross-culturally or not.

Question 7

Interpretation is better used when a client is resisting the exploration of emotional or
behavioral issues.

Question 8

An interpretation may decrease client disclosure.

Question 9

An interpretation involves identifying the client's implicit message and presenting a different
way of looking at it.

Question 10

The interpreting response is different from other responses because:

A)The interviewer focuses on the explicit message of the client.
B)The interviewer focuses on his or her interpretation of the client's problem.
C)The interviewer focuses on the implicit message of the client.
D)The interviewer focuses on interpretive material such as client dreams, journal writing, and fantasy.

Question 11

An interpretation is intended to help clients make connections between disparate statements
and events.

Question 12

Interpretation responses are based on the interviewer's subjective experiencing of the client's
issues.

Question 13

Clients' degree of emotional disturbance is a factor in whether or not to present an
interpretation.

Question 14

An interpretation is:

A)The expression of a hypothesis about the issue confronting the client, formulated by the interviewer on the basis of the client's story.
B)The expression of a hypothesis about the issue confronting the client, formulated by the interviewer on the basis of his or her theoretical knowledge of counseling and psychology.
C)The expression of a hypothesis about the issue confronting the client, formulated by the interviewer on the basis of his or her intuitive sense of the client's problem.
D)The expression of a hypothesis about the issue confronting the client, formulated by the client on the basis of his or her own experience.

Question 15

When making an interpretation, the interviewer should be prepared for a possible negative or
emotional reaction from the client.

Question 16

An interpretation is more likely to be understood and leads to change when it is considerably
different from the client's viewpoint.

Question 17

An interpreting response is most likely to be understandable and result in change when:

A)It is essentially the same as the client's viewpoint, but worded differently.
B)It is slightly different from the client's viewpoint.
C)It provides a radically different viewpoint that challenges the client's current perspective.
D)The language used in the interpretation is consistent with the client's communication style.

Question 18

An interpretive response should be formulated in which of the following ways?

A)With honesty and straightforwardness
B)By coming to the point as directly and bluntly as possible
C)Tentatively
D)Obliquely; that is, by allowing the client his or her own interpretation of the interpretation

Question 19

The two steps involved in interpreting are:

A)1)collaboratively identifying the implicit message underlying the client's story with the client; and 2)together writing, drawing, or otherwise symbolizing the interpretation.
B)1)identifying the client's implicit message; and 2)presenting to the client this implicit message as a different way of viewing the situation.
C)1)asking the client to interpret the meaning of his or her experience; and 2)providing feedback on the client's interpretation.
D)1)presenting the interpretation to the client; and 2)asking for the client's response to the interpretation.

Question 20

The purpose of an interpreting response is:

A)To enhance the client's confidence in the interviewer, thereby building rapport.
B)To facilitate client exploration of subconscious drives and motivations underlying his or her problem.
C)Not presently known; however, research shows it is highly effective.
D)To provide clients with a broader understanding of their behaviors, attitudes, thoughts, and feelings.

Question 21

The best time to use an interpretive response is:

A)Not too late in the session, so there is time left to discuss the interpretation.
B)Toward the end of the session, so clients can use the time between sessions to think about their response to the interpretation.
C)Toward the beginning of the session, so the interpretation can form a focal point for the rest of the session.
D)None of the above; an interpretation can be used effectively at any time.

Question 22

With clients of a different cultural background:

A)The use of interpretation is not recommended.
B)Interpretation should be highly successful, as most cultures outside of the mainstream Western perspective commonly engage in self- exploration.
C)The interviewer should identify whether the cultural group with which the client is affiliated engages in self-exploration.
D)The use of interpretation can cause the interviewer to either lose face or gain unwarranted admiration.

Question 23

When a client rejects an interpretation, it is best to:

A)Confront their rejection and discuss why they are resistant to the interpretation.
B)Drop the interpretation entirely, as it is obviously counterproductive.
C)Persist in presenting the interpretation using different wording, until it is found to be acceptable to the client.
D)Drop the rejected interpreting response temporarily, review it for accuracy, and then await a later opportunity to reintroduce it.

Question 24

Before using the skill of interpreting, the interviewer should consider:

A)The client's self-esteem, ability to understand and use interpretation.
B)Whether the client presents any indication of emotional disturbance.
C)The interviewer's degree of self-esteem, as a rejected interpretation can be emotionally devastating.
D)His or her own emotional issues, which may be hidden in the interpretation and thereby influence the client.