Question 1

Step 2 of the Inverted Pyramid Method is "configural." This means:
A) a treatment plan is configured based on the conceptualization.
B) a diagnosis is configured based on the conceptualization.
C) the goal of this step is to group together, or configure, client problems that operate in similar ways.
D) the goal of this step is to group together, or configure, the different theories that address the client's needs.

Accepted Answer

In the configural step of the Inverted Pyramid Method, the goal is to group together client problems that operate in similar ways to create a more manageable treatment plan. Therefore, option C correctly describes the configural step. Option A is incorrect because treatment plans are not configured in Step 2 based on the conceptualization, but rather based on the grouping of client problems. Option B is incorrect because diagnoses are not configured in Step 2 of the Inverted Pyramid Method. Option D is incorrect because the theories are not grouped together in this step, but rather in the following step - explanatory.

Question 2

Match The Different Ways of Intuitive-Logical Clinical Thinking with the Meaning
a. Look for disorders
b. Looking at thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physiology
c. Looking at life roles and themes
d. Looking for intrapersonal life themes
-Intrapsychic Approach _____

Accepted Answer

d

Question 3

Using Schwitzer's inverted pyramid method of case conceptualization, broadly identifying client difficulties and symptomatic behavior is:
A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4

Accepted Answer

Broadly identifying client difficulties and symptomatic behavior is the first step in Schwitzer's inverted pyramid method of case conceptualization.

Question 4

Using Schwitzer's inverted pyramid method of case conceptualization, tying symptom groups into deep theoretical or causal inferences is:
A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4

Accepted Answer

Step 3

Question 5

Match The Different Ways of Intuitive-Logical Clinical Thinking with the Meaning
a. Look for disorders
b. Looking at thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physiology
c. Looking at life roles and themes
d. Looking for intrapersonal life themes
-Areas of Dysfunction Approach _____

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match The Different Ways of Intuitive-Logical Clinical...

Question 6

Problematic relationships and eating difficulties are examples of:
A) client behaviors.
B) client thoughts.
C) client affect.
D) client physiology.

Accepted Answer

Problematic relationships and eating difficulties are observable behaviors rather than thoughts, affect, or physiology. Therefore, they fall under the category of client behaviors.

Question 7

Using Schwitzer's inverted pyramid method of case conceptualization, narrowing theoretical inferences to the deepest difficulties in development or adjustment is
A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4

Accepted Answer

Step 4

Question 8

Using Schwitzer's inverted pyramid method of case conceptualization, organizing client difficulties into intuitive or logical groupings is:
A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4

Accepted Answer

Organizing client difficulties into intuitive or logical groupings is Step 2 in Schwitzer's inverted pyramid method of case conceptualization. Step 1 involves gathering information about the client, while Step 3 involves identifying patterns and themes within the groupings. Step 4 involves forming hypotheses and developing treatment plans based on the conceptualization.

Question 9

Case conceptualization involves:
A) observing, assessing, and measuring client behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and physiology.
B) finding patterns and themes in the client's concerns.
C) interpreting, explaining, or making clinical judgements about the person's concerns.
D) Two of the above
E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 10

During Step 1: Problem Identification, the clinician should:
A) "cast a wide net."
B) form an exhaustive listing of all information that may be useful and descriptive when thinking clinically about the clients needs.
C) collect information about the client's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors right in the interview session.
D) often use psychological tests.
E) Two of the above
F) Three of the above
G) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of During Step 1: Problem Identification, the clinician...

Question 11

Which theory is usually applied at Step 1 on the Inverted Pyramid method of case conceptualization?
A) cognitive behavioral
B) client centered
C) psychodynamic
D) any of the above
E) no theory is applied

Accepted Answer

no theory is applied

Question 12

Inquiries about the client's medical problems, prescriptions, previous therapy, or substance use:
A) should be postponed until a good working relationship has been established over time.
B) should be referred to the client's primary case physician.
C) should be a routine part of Problem Identification in the case conceptualization process.
D) should be a part of the Problem Identification process if no psychological assessment are used.

Accepted Answer

In order to have a comprehensive understanding of the client's presenting problems, it is necessary to inquire about their medical history, current medications, previous therapy, and substance use. Gathering this information is a routine part of Problem Identification during the case conceptualization process, and should be done with sensitivity and respect for the client's privacy. It is important to approach this topic with empathy and without judgment, as these factors may impact the client's overall well-being and ability to engage in therapy.

Question 13

Match The Different Ways of Intuitive-Logical Clinical Thinking with the Meaning
a. Look for disorders
b. Looking at thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physiology
c. Looking at life roles and themes
d. Looking for intrapersonal life themes
-Descriptive-diagnosis _____

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match The Different Ways of Intuitive-Logical Clinical...

Question 14

Match The Different Ways of Intuitive-Logical Clinical Thinking with the Meaning
a. Look for disorders
b. Looking at thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physiology
c. Looking at life roles and themes
d. Looking for intrapersonal life themes
-Clinical Targets Approach _____

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match The Different Ways of Intuitive-Logical Clinical...

Question 15

Self-statements, ruminations, and fantasies are examples of:
A) client behaviors.
B) client thoughts.
C) client affect.
D) client physiology.

Accepted Answer

Self-statements, ruminations, and fantasies are types of thoughts that clients may have, which can give insight into their mental and emotional state.

Question 16

"Etiology" refers to:
A) features keeping the problem going.
B) underlying or root causes.
C) main symptomotology.
D) primary treatment goals.
E) measurable outcomes.

Accepted Answer

Etiology refers to the underlying or root causes of a problem or condition.

Question 17

Family experiences, work interactions, and romantic experiences reflect the client's functioning in the area of:
A) adjustment to major life roles.
B) social adjustment.
C) personal-emotional adjustment.
D) cognitive adjustment.

Accepted Answer

Family experiences, work interactions, and romantic experiences all involve social interactions and therefore reflect the client's social adjustment. This includes their ability to form and maintain healthy relationships, communicate effectively, and navigate social situations.

Question 18

Which of the following is true?
A) Today's students and newly training clinicians typically are more confident about case conceptualization than those who have been in practice for awhile.
B) Those who have been in practice for awhile typically are more confident about case conceptualization than recently training clinicians.
C) There is not much difference in confidence about case conceptualization between the two.
D) Newly trained males tend to feel more confident.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that experienced clinicians tend to be more confident about case conceptualization compared to newly trained clinicians and students. This is because experience provides a greater range of cases and exposure to various presenting problems, leading to improved clinical judgment and case formulation skills.

Question 19

"Sustaining factors" refers to:
A) features keeping the problem going.
B) underlying or root causes.
C) main symptomotology.
D) primary treatment goals.
E) measurable outcomes.

Accepted Answer

Sustaining factors are features or factors that maintain and keep the problem going, even after the initial trigger or cause may have passed. It is therefore the best choice for the definition of sustaining factors out of the given options.

Question 20

Which of the following is most accurate?
A) Diagnosis is descriptive; case conceptualization is explanatory.
B) Diagnosis is explanatory; case conceptualization is descriptive.
C) Both diagnosis and case conceptualization are descriptive.
D) Both diagnosis and case conceptualization are explanatory.

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis involves identifying and labeling symptoms or patterns of behavior, whereas case conceptualization involves understanding the underlying causes or mechanisms that contribute to those symptoms or patterns. Therefore, diagnosis is primarily descriptive, while case conceptualization is explanatory.

Quiz 9: Case Conceptualization

Step 2 of the Inverted Pyramid Method is "configural." This means:

Match The Different Ways of Intuitive-Logical Clinical Thinking with the Meaning a. Look for disorders b. Looking at thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physiology c. Looking at life roles and themes d. Looking for intrapersonal life themes -Intrapsychic Approach _____

Using Schwitzer's inverted pyramid method of case conceptualization, broadly identifying client difficulties and symptomatic behavior is:

Using Schwitzer's inverted pyramid method of case conceptualization, tying symptom groups into deep theoretical or causal inferences is:

Match The Different Ways of Intuitive-Logical Clinical Thinking with the Meaning a. Look for disorders b. Looking at thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physiology c. Looking at life roles and themes d. Looking for intrapersonal life themes -Areas of Dysfunction Approach _____

Problematic relationships and eating difficulties are examples of:

Using Schwitzer's inverted pyramid method of case conceptualization, narrowing theoretical inferences to the deepest difficulties in development or adjustment is

Using Schwitzer's inverted pyramid method of case conceptualization, organizing client difficulties into intuitive or logical groupings is:

Case conceptualization involves:

During Step 1: Problem Identification, the clinician should:

Which theory is usually applied at Step 1 on the Inverted Pyramid method of case conceptualization?

Inquiries about the client's medical problems, prescriptions, previous therapy, or substance use:

Match The Different Ways of Intuitive-Logical Clinical Thinking with the Meaning a. Look for disorders b. Looking at thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physiology c. Looking at life roles and themes d. Looking for intrapersonal life themes -Descriptive-diagnosis _____

Match The Different Ways of Intuitive-Logical Clinical Thinking with the Meaning a. Look for disorders b. Looking at thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physiology c. Looking at life roles and themes d. Looking for intrapersonal life themes -Clinical Targets Approach _____

Self-statements, ruminations, and fantasies are examples of:

"Etiology" refers to:

Family experiences, work interactions, and romantic experiences reflect the client's functioning in the area of:

Which of the following is true?

"Sustaining factors" refers to:

Which of the following is most accurate?