The Text Presented the Case Study of Esteban, a Twenty-One-Year-Old

question 39

Multiple Choice

The text presented the case study of Esteban, a twenty-one-year-old student from Colombia. The MMPI-2 computer-based report was typical of such reports because

• A) there was a large discrepancy between the report based on the MMPI and that based on the MMPI-2.
• B) the report was invalid because Esteban is a member of an ethnic minority.
• C) the report provided diagnostic and treatment considerations.
• D) the report was not used appropriately in Esteban's treatment.

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Definitions:

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist renowned for his pioneering work in child development, specifically his theory of cognitive development which outlines how children progress through distinct stages of intellectual growth.

Psychologist

A professional specialized in the study of the mind and behavior, often involved in research, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health issues.

Zone Of Proximal Development

Vygotsky's concept of the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Scaffolding

Adjusting the level of parental guidance to fit the child’s efforts, allowing children to be more skillful than they would be if they relied only on their own abilities.