During the Course of a Mental Status Examination,the Examiner Asks

question 75

Multiple Choice

During the course of a mental status examination,the examiner asks the examinee,"What is the meaning of the proverb,'A stitch in time saves nine?'" By doing this,the examiner is MOST likely trying to assess the examinee's

• A) aptitude for a position as a tailor.
• B) intellectual resources.
• C) patience.
• D) stress level.

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Definitions:

Necessary Skills

Essential abilities required to effectively perform a task or job, often within a specific context like therapeutic practice.

Client Factors

Characteristics of a client that may influence the counseling process, including history, personality, and current circumstances.

Extratherapeutic Factors

These are elements outside of therapy itself that can influence a client's healing process, such as personal strengths, social support, and environmental factors.

Effectiveness of Therapy

Refers to how well a specific therapeutic intervention achieves its intended outcomes or benefits for patients.