As Part of an Assessment, Dr

question 39

Multiple Choice

As part of an assessment, Dr. Bush asks Mary to finish sentence stems printed on a paper, such as "My favorite . . ." and "I feel afraid. . . ." This assessment technique is known as a ______.

• A) sentence completion test, an objective measure of personality
• B) sentence completion test, a projective measure of personality
• C) narrative casting test, an objective measure of personality
• D) narrative casting test, a projective measure of personality

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Definitions:

Persistent

Refers to something that continues to exist or occur over a prolonged period.

Unwanted Thought

Unwanted thoughts are intrusive and often distressing ideas, images, or impulses that enter the mind without the individual's desire, which can be difficult to manage or eliminate.

Compulsion

An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, especially against one's conscious wishes.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a manual used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders.