Question 1

If parents are divorcing, counseling may be recommended for their children. Counseling can also be helpful for the parents to attend together, in order to __________ .

Accepted Answer

Divorce can be a very difficult time for the whole family. Children often need counseling to help comprehend, and process the changes within the family. The divorcing parents may benefit from counseling sessions together, to help navigate certain decisions about the children (living situation, education, health care, etc.).

Question 2

Gestalt therapists believe individuals experience psychological struggle, due to the different parts of themselves not being integrated. Thus, the basic goal of Gestalt therapy is to achieve "wholeness," which requires the integration of __________ and __________ .

Accepted Answer

The ultimate goal of Gestalt therapy is to attain "wholeness." This is done through the assimilation of mind and body. This assimilation looks at how the parts fit together, and incorporate into the individual's environment.

Question 3

The first part of a community needs assessment is to develop a plan or approach to evaluating what resources are needed. Why is having a plan in place important for conducting a community needs assessment?

Accepted Answer

A community needs assessment explores the resources already in place, along with the strengths of a particular community, while identifying lacking areas or concerning issues. To carry out an effective community needs assessment, an initial plan is needed. This plan provides an opportunity for community members to voice concerns, opinions, and hopes. The plan also helps participants know exactly what to do by providing guidelines, and procedures. Having an initial plan also can help with saving time, money, and unnecessary labor.

Question 4

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is a system created by the American Psychiatric Association. The DSM-5 is used by clinicians to __________ and __________ mental disorders

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 is used by clinicians to diagnose and classify mental disorders, by putting forth criteria that is succinct and concrete.

Question 5

Although the DSM-5 continues to specifically categorize disorders, there is a new element that was not found in the previous version, the DSM-4. This additional aspect is __________ .

Accepted Answer

New to the DSM-5 is the acuteness measurement scales. An acuteness measure is not present for each and every disorder, but is available for many combined diagnoses in the DSM-5. This is important as previously, in the DSM-4, clinicians were required to either categorize a disorder as "absent," or "present," rather than looking at the disorder, in terms of a spectrum.

Question 6

The purpose of putting out the new edition of the DSM was __________ . Choose all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 is the newest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. As with each revision and new edition, the goal is to improve accurate diagnosis, and treatment of those diagnoses, along with advancing mental health and diagnostic research.

Question 7

DSM-5 included some significant changes to certain mental disorders and diagnoses. Some diagnoses even had name changes. One of these major changes was to the previously labeled Childhood bipolar disorder. This is now called __________ .

Accepted Answer

Childhood bipolar disorder is now called Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder. This change was made to help mitigate unnecessary diagnosis. It is meant for children 18 years of age and younger, who exhibit persistent irritability, and recurrent and severe episodes of behavioral outburst.

Question 8

Ethically speaking, clinicians have the __________ to learn the DSM-5, and utilize it responsibly.

Accepted Answer

Clinicians are not required by any law to be knowledgeable about the DSM-5. Yet, if a clinician is working from an ethical perspective, and especially if the clinician is diagnosing, they have the responsibility to study, and understand the DSM-5.

Question 9

Insanity is a legal term (not a diagnosis) used in court cases to determine if a person can be held responsible for his or her actions. How is this pertinent to the world of psychology? Choose all that apply.

Accepted Answer

In a court case involving the possibility of an insanity plea, clinicians are often required to inform the court about the mental status of the individual (where an underlying mental illness is almost always present), and convey any necessary evidence. It is then the judge and jury's burden to make the decision regarding insanity.

Question 10

The newest addition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM-5, was released in __________ .

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 was released in 2013, 18 years after the DSM-IV was published.

Question 11

There are many variables that can serve as significant predictors of therapeutic outcome, for example __________ . Choose all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Client education level, and health insurance status are variables that tend to have an effect on therapeutic outcome. Lack of education often means fewer opportunities for employment, which is one of the added stressors that low socioeconomic status-individuals are confronted with on a consistent basis.

Question 12

What abilities do clients with psychotic disorders often lack that make the possibility of engaging them in self-examination unlikely? Choose all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Individual's struggling with psychotic disorders (often schizophrenia or substance-abuse induced) often experience delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thoughts. In order to be capable of self-examination (an integral part of Adlerian therapy), one must be able to think in a logical manner, and be free of such hallucinations and delusions.

Question 13

Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) is a numerical scale (0-100) used by clinicians to gauge an individual's social, occupational, and __________ functioning.

Accepted Answer

GAF scale is used to measure social, occupational, and psychological functioning in adults. Clinicians use this scale in a subjective manner when evaluating their clients.

Question 14

In psychological assessment, a test's __________, and __________ should be considered before administration.

Accepted Answer

Both reliability, and validity are vital to successful testing. Reliability refers to the tests measurement stability over a period of time; validity indicates the level to which the test measures what it should measure.

Question 15

The Millon Behavioral Health Inventory (MBHI) is used with chronically ill clients. The purpose of using the MBHI is to __________ . Choose all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The MBHI is used to assess psychological coping skills in chronically ill individuals, and the affect those skills (or lack thereof) have on the person's medical treatment. The MBHI is also useful in assessing the person's support system, in terms of the medication routines, medical procedures, etc. The MBHI is also useful in identifying if a client has a psychiatric problem, if not previously identified.

Question 16

DSM-5 has moved away from axial diagnosis documentation, while maintaining importance on the factors that were previously associated with Axis IV. These __________ and __________ factors are now represented with V-codes.

Accepted Answer

Previously documented in Axis IV, psychosocial, and environmental factors are now represented with V-codes, as the newest edition of the DSM, the DSM-5, no longer uses the multi-axial model of diagnosis. Psychosocial and environmental factors typically refer to any recent significant stressors such as unemployment, a death, or a move.

Question 17

Another way to refer to the cognitive distortion of all-or-nothing thinking is __________ .

Accepted Answer

All-or-nothing thinking, also called 'dichotomous reasoning,' and 'black or white thinking,' occurs when an individual thinks in absolutes, using terms like "always," or "never." All-or-nothing thinking does not leave any room for other possibilities.

Question 18

As a counselor who uses a strengths-based approach, how might you encourage your client Tim to think differently about his belief that his family is consistently under stress?

Accepted Answer

Strengths-based counselors look toward the struggle or problem, and encourage the client to pick out the positive part of that problem, no matter how insignificant or small it may seem. This technique can help reframe the perception of the problem, and create a starting point for finding solutions.

Question 19

Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent diagnosis for children under the age of ten. What is something (besides hyperactivity) a parent could look out for in a child who may have ADHD. Choose all that apply.

Accepted Answer

There are many other warning signs besides hyperactivity when it comes to the possibility of ADHD in a child. The attention deficit part can often be more difficult to spot than the hyperactivity. Deficiencies in attention can affect a child's ability to complete homework, chores, and other obligatory responsibilities, along with making it more challenging to share, and take turns.

Question 20

The Dyadic Trust Scale is used to assess level of trust within __________ .

Accepted Answer

The Dyadic Trust Scale, while often employed in marriage counseling, is applicable, and used to assess trust in any kind of intimate relationship.

Quiz 2: Assessment And-Diagnosis