Question 1

______ are among the most informative sources of data in the assessment process.

Accepted Answer

Clinical interviews are among the most informative sources of data in the assessment process as they allow for direct interaction and observation, providing comprehensive insights into the individual's condition.

Question 2

What are the two different ways that clinical interviews can provide the clinician with valuable information?

Accepted Answer

Clinical interviews can provide valuable information through the content/context of the evaluation and the evaluee's self-presentation during the process. This includes understanding the specific issues or symptoms being evaluated and observing how the individual behaves and presents themselves, which can offer insights into their condition.

Question 3

James and his father are being observed in their home, during a typical after school afternoon/evening.This would be considered which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

The use of anatomical dolls and drawings to assist children's memories of past events is ______.

Accepted Answer

The use of anatomical dolls and drawings in interviewing children about past events is controversial due to concerns about suggestibility and the potential for leading children to report false memories.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a foundation principle of psychological assessment?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining parental permission is not a foundational principle of psychological assessment itself; it is a legal and ethical requirement when assessing minors. The other options are foundational principles that ensure the assessment is conducted ethically and effectively.

Question 6

Therapists should ______ psycho-legal "expert" opinions regarding their own therapy clients.

Accepted Answer

Therapists are generally advised to avoid offering psycho-legal "expert" opinions regarding their own therapy clients because of the potential for role conflict and bias, which can compromise the objectivity required in legal settings.

Question 7

Psychological testing in the assessment of child maltreatment is ______.

Accepted Answer

Psychological testing can provide valuable insights into a child's emotional and psychological state, but it is not diagnostic of maltreatment on its own. It must be used in conjunction with other forms of assessment and information gathering.

Question 8

What is the purpose of an actuarial risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Actuarial risk assessments are tools used to estimate the likelihood of a person reoffending in the future, hence they are used to determine recidivism risk.

Question 9

Records from law enforcement, CPS, presentence investigations, and so on, are ______ that should be available to clinicians.

Accepted Answer

Collateral information refers to data gathered from sources other than the direct interactions with the client, such as records from law enforcement, CPS, and presentence investigations, which can provide additional context and insights into the client's situation.

Question 10

What is the first step for the clinician who is conducting assessment of child maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

The first step for the clinician is to define his or her role to establish the purpose and scope of the assessment, ensuring clarity and setting the stage for the process.

Question 11

______ techniques refer to techniques where a person's responses to ambiguous stimuli are interpreted by the clinician as an indication of that person's underlying thoughts and/or feelings.

Accepted Answer

Projective techniques involve using ambiguous stimuli to reveal a person's thoughts, feelings, or desires, based on the idea that people project their own unconscious beliefs onto these stimuli.

Question 12

It is a widely held ______ that there are indicators that a child has been sexually abused.

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that the belief in indicators of child sexual abuse is incorrect or not universally true, which aligns with the definition of a misconception.

Question 13

In a/an ______ observation the parent and child engage in an activity that is proscribed by the clinician.

Accepted Answer

In a structured observation, the parent and child engage in an activity that is prescribed (or structured) by the clinician, meaning the clinician sets specific guidelines or tasks for the observation.

Question 14

Ben's father was reported to CPS by his school, who suspected child sexual abuse.The evaluators asked Ben's teachers, as well as a few neighbors questions about the father and son and their relationship.These would be considered?

Accepted Answer

Collateral interviews refer to discussions with individuals who are not directly involved in the situation but can provide relevant information about the individuals in question, such as their relationships, behaviors, and any signs of abuse or neglect. In this context, talking to Ben's teachers and neighbors about his relationship with his father falls under the category of collateral interviews.

Question 15

Mary was referred for an evaluation after the school made a CPS report that they suspected child maltreatment against her on the part of her parents.The evaluation will be a ______ evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Forensic evaluations are conducted to provide an objective assessment related to legal issues, such as suspected child maltreatment, which is the context described in the scenario.

Question 16

In the forensic context, the clinician will have basic clinical training as well as training in conducting forensic evaluations and ______?

Accepted Answer

In the forensic context, clinicians are trained to provide expert testimony in court, which involves presenting their findings and opinions based on their evaluations in a legal setting. This is a key aspect of their role in forensic evaluations, distinguishing it from general clinical practice.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT discussed by the authors as something clinicians who are evaluating children who alleged to have been maltreated should understand and incorporate in findings.

Accepted Answer

The statement that younger children are usually not truthful about child maltreatment is not discussed as a consideration for clinicians. The other options (A, B, C) relate to recognized aspects of child psychology and the effects of questioning techniques on children's ability to recall and report events accurately.

Question 18

Evaluators in forensic roles are primarily responsible to ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Evaluators in forensic roles are primarily responsible...

Question 19

Clinicians in therapeutic roles are primarily responsible to ______?

Accepted Answer

Clinicians in therapeutic roles have a primary responsibility to their patients, focusing on providing care, support, and confidentiality within the bounds of the law and ethical standards.

Question 20

Which of the following are considered a projective technique?

Accepted Answer

Play therapy is considered a projective technique because it allows individuals, often children, to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences through play, which can reveal underlying issues or concerns in a non-directive manner.

Quiz 11: Psychological Assessment of the Child and the Family