A Clinician Asks a Client to Interpret Inkblots for a Personality

question 59

Multiple Choice

A clinician asks a client to interpret inkblots for a personality assessment.A possible reason for the clinician to do this is to:

• A) identify any underlying physiological conditions.
• B) learn about unconscious conflicts in the client.
• C) obtain detailed information about specific dysfunctional behaviors.
• D) obtain detailed information about specific dysfunctional cognitions.

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Definitions:

Traumatic Event

An incident that causes physical, emotional, psychological distress or harm, often resulting in lasting mental and physical effects.

Somatoform Disorder

A class of psychological disorders that involves physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by any underlying medical condition.

Schizoid Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a long-standing pattern of detachment from social relationships and a limited range of emotional expression.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental condition where a person shows a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating the rights of others.