The Cognitive Interview Technique Is Most Likely to Be Useful

question 430

Multiple Choice

The cognitive interview technique is most likely to be useful in which of the following situations?

• A) A lawyer is preparing to defend a client in a case involving an automobile accident.
• B) A physician is evaluating the effectiveness of a drug treatment for hyperactivity.
• C) A psychologist is treating a child for anxiety related to the death of a parent.
• D) A recruiter is interviewing candidates for service in a foreign embassy.

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Definitions:

Psychotherapy

A form of treatment for mental and emotional disorders, using psychological methods, particularly when based on regular personal interaction, to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in desired ways.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique aimed at reducing fear or anxiety, by gradually exposing the patient to the anxiety-producing stimulus while teaching relaxation strategies.

Aversion Therapy

A psychological treatment method that uses negative stimuli to reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors.

Behavioral Therapist

A mental health professional who uses techniques based on behavioral and cognitive psychology to treat psychological disorders and promote mental health.