As Part of a Psychological Assessment, a Mental Status Exam

question 104

Multiple Choice

As part of a psychological assessment, a mental status exam is used to find out how a person thinks, feels, and behaves; its primary purpose, however, is to determine

• A)if a psychological disorder might be present.
• B)what type of treatment should be used.
• C)which medication would be most effective.
• D)whether the individual also has a medical condition.

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Definitions:

Flexibility

The quality of being able to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements.

Discretion

The freedom to decide or act according to one's own judgment.

Competing Values Framework

A model that categorizes organizational cultures based on two dimensions: flexibility versus stability and internal versus external focus, highlighting the competing demands organizations face.

Hierarchy Culture

An organizational culture characterized by a structured setup where decisions follow a strict top-down approach, emphasizing control and defined roles.