The Introduction Stage of a Clinical Interview

question 4

Multiple Choice

The introduction stage of a clinical interview:

• A) Involves putting the client at ease.
• B) Ends when the interviewer asks the client for his or her paperwork.
• C) Cannot be begun on the phone.
• D) Should not include scheduling an appointment.
• E) Both b and c are true.

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Definitions:

Nonhostile Social Comparison

The act of comparing oneself to others in a way that is not antagonistic or envious, often for self-evaluation.

Basic Social Goal

Encompasses widely shared objectives within a society that aim to improve social welfare, including aspects like reducing poverty, enhancing education, and promoting equality.

Nonhostile Social Comparison

Engaging in comparison with others in a way that is not antagonistic or envious, often for self-evaluation or improvement purposes.

Cooperation Goals

Objectives that require individuals or groups to work together in order to achieve a mutual objective.