Which of the Following Guidelines Applies When Interviewing an Adolescent

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following guidelines applies when interviewing an adolescent patient?

• A) Try to have a parent or peer stay with the patient.
• B) Conduct the interview in private.
• C) Remember that, although they look grown up, adolescents still want to be treated like children.
• D) Avoid asking questions about sensitive topics such as substance abuse and sexual activity.

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Definitions:

Individual Therapy

A form of psychotherapy in which a therapist works one-on-one with a client to address personal issues, behaviors, or feelings.

Therapy Groups

Structured gatherings of individuals, typically facilitated by a therapist, aimed at addressing personal issues, psychological conditions, or providing support through group interaction.

Biomedical Therapies

Treatments for psychological disorders that involve altering brain functioning with chemical, surgical, or other physical interventions.

Behaviour Therapies

A range of therapeutic approaches that focus on changing maladaptive behaviors through principles of learning, such as reinforcement.