A 34-Year-Old Man Is Evaluated in the Clinic Due to Difficulty

question 164

Multiple Choice

A 34-year-old man is evaluated in the clinic due to difficulty walking over the past 2 weeks.  His symptoms have resulted in several recent falls, but he has had no head trauma or loss of consciousness.  He has never had these symptoms before.  The patient is frustrated as he cannot carry out his duties as a mailman.  He has a history of crack cocaine use in the distant past but no current illicit drug use.  The patient is in a monogamous relationship but previously had numerous sexual partners.  The physician asks him to stand with his feet close together, arms to the sides, and eyes closed.  This maneuver most likely tests for abnormalities in which of the following?

• A)Cortical sensory integration
• B)Gait
• C)Motor coordination
• D)Muscle strength
• E)Proprioception

Grasp the concepts and methodologies of meta-analysis in psychotherapy research.

Comprehend the importance and challenges of methodological rigor in psychotherapy studies, including the use of treatment manuals.

Recognize the impact of client characteristics on psychotherapy outcomes.

Understand the role and efficacy of different types of psychotherapy and their comparability.