Question 1

In the _________ model,the counselor uses analytic techniques to move from hypothesis to conclusion.

Accepted Answer

The Statistical decision-making model involves using analytic techniques to make decisions based on data and moving from hypothesis to conclusion. The other options (A, B, and D) are not models that involve this type of decision-making process.

Question 2

________ competence is an individual's ability to understand the charges brought against him or her and ability to work effectively with the defense counsel.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

All counseling activities that take place in the context of the legal system are considered forensic assessment.

Accepted Answer

Forensic assessment specifically refers to evaluations conducted for legal purposes, such as competency to stand trial or custody evaluations, and is a subset of activities that can occur within the broader context of legal system-related counseling, which may also include therapy, support, and rehabilitation services not necessarily involving formal assessment.

Question 4

Which of the following is not part of the series of three interviews for determining a defendant's sanity?

Accepted Answer

The series of three interviews for determining a defendant's sanity typically includes examining the defendant's current mental state, historical information about the defendant, and the defendant's mental state at the time of the alleged crime. The defendant's purpose and intent of the alleged crime is not typically part of this series of interviews.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a mental disorder?

Accepted Answer

All three options listed (borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder) are examples of mental disorders.

Question 6

A disadvantage of structured interviews are:

Accepted Answer

Structured interviews can take a significant amount of time to administer, which can be a disadvantage for both the interviewer and the interviewee.

Question 7

__________ is the most commonly used assessment method in suicide risk assessment.

Accepted Answer

Unstructured interviews are the most commonly used method in suicide risk assessment because they allow for a flexible and personalized approach, enabling the clinician to explore the individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to suicide in depth.

Question 8

The purpose of a _______________ assessment is to evaluate a client's potential for harmful or violent behavior.

Accepted Answer

A risk assessment is specifically designed to evaluate a person's potential for violent or harmful behavior, while the other options focus on different aspects of mental health evaluation.

Question 9

What year was the most recent DSM-5 published?

Accepted Answer

The most recent DSM-5 was published in 2013, making answer choice D the correct answer.

Question 10

What is one of the primary purposes of clinical assessment?

Accepted Answer

One of the primary purposes of clinical assessment is to determine if a mental disorder is present. While clinical assessment includes evaluating progress and implementing interventions, these are typically secondary purposes to determining a diagnosis. Clinical assessment can also assess personality, but this is a secondary purpose to determining a diagnosis as well.

Question 11

The Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS)and Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (DISC-IV)are examples of:

Accepted Answer

The Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS) and Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (DISC-IV) are examples of structured interviews, designed to be administered by trained interviewers who follow a script and ask questions in a specific order and manner. This structure ensures consistency and reliability in diagnosing psychiatric disorders.

Question 12

Suicide is the ______ leading cause of death for Americans in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Question 13

Which of the following is not one of the main reasons forensic assessment is conducted?

Accepted Answer

Forensic assessments are typically conducted for legal purposes and involve evaluating an individual's mental state or abilities in relation to a particular legal question or issue. Providing mental health information about a previous client is not a typical reason for conducting a forensic assessment.

Question 14

What clinical assessment model is individualized,but is often subjective and lacks reliability?

Accepted Answer

The clinical judgment model is individualized to each patient's unique needs, but it relies heavily on the clinician's subjective interpretation of the patient's symptoms and lacks the reliability of more standardized assessment models like the DSM.

Question 15

An advantage of structured interviews is:

Accepted Answer

The advantage of structured interviews is that they have a standardized format, which means that all participants are asked the same questions in the same order. This allows for consistency in data collection and reduces the potential for researcher bias.

Question 16

Which following is not one of the sections in the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 does not include a section for insurance and billing information, as it is primarily focused on providing information about mental disorders and their criteria for diagnosis.

Question 17

In addition to the DSM diagnostic codes,each disorder also has a corresponding:

Accepted Answer

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is a system used by the World Health Organization (WHO) to classify and diagnose diseases worldwide. The ICD code is a unique code assigned to each disorder in order to standardize diagnoses across the globe. The DSM diagnostic codes are usually cross-referenced with the corresponding ICD codes for billing and insurance purposes. Severity ratings and APA codes may also be used in clinical settings, but they are not universally recognized or required for diagnosis and billing purposes.

Question 18

Following Dusky v.United States,what was established?

Accepted Answer

Dusky v. United States established the standard for determining competency to stand trial, which is whether the defendant has a "sufficient present ability to consult with his lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding" and whether he has a "rational as well as factual understanding of the proceedings against him."

Question 19

When was the first DSM first published?

Accepted Answer

The first DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) was first published in 1952.

Question 20

What type of interview is less formal,provides open-ended questions,and allows a counselor the freedom to tailor the interview to each client?

Accepted Answer

Semi-structured interviews are less formal than structured interviews, provide open-ended questions, and allow counselors to tailor the interview to each client. Unstructured interviews are even less formal but do not provide any set questions or guidelines, which can lead to inconsistency in the interview process. Extended battery interviews are a series of tests or assessments, not an interview format.

Quiz 13: Clinical Assessment