When the Client Is a Child, the Clinical Psychologist's Interview

question 39

Multiple Choice

When the client is a child, the clinical psychologist's interview process typically includes ______.

• A) the child
• B) adults who know the child well
• C) both the child and adults who know the child well
• D) administrators at the child's school

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Definitions:

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a manual for the assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders.

Axis I

A classification in earlier versions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders that describes clinical disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia.

Axis II

A classification previously used in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) for diagnosing personality disorders and intellectual disabilities.

Asperger's Disorder

Asperger's Disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.