After Completing a Speech Evaluation on Tom Tops, a 42-Year-Old

question 6

Multiple Choice

After completing a speech evaluation on Tom Tops, a 42-year-old, the therapist recorded a diagnosis of stuttering. The stuttering has started in the last three months. This is reported with diagnosis code _____.

• A) F98.8
• B) F93.8
• C) F98.5
• D) F99

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Definitions:

Philosophic Stance

A particular philosophical outlook or attitude towards concepts, life, or existence.

Collaborative Counselor

A therapist who works jointly with their client, actively involving them in the therapeutic process and decision-making.

Therapeutic Relationship

This is the professional and emotional bond between a therapist and client, seen as crucial to the effectiveness of therapy.

Monological Conversation

A form of communication where one individual does most of the talking without significant input or interaction from the listener, limiting mutual exchange.