Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Assessment

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about assessment and professional orientation?

• A) Regardless of whether a therapist is behaviorally or psychodynamically oriented, the same basic assessment procedures are employed.
• B) The focus of the assessment will be largely determined by the professional orientation of the clinician.
• C) While some assessment procedures will vary, a biological screening and administration of a personality test are components of all assessments.
• D) The assessment techniques employed will serve to reveal the causal factors that are most consistent with the clinician's orientation.

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Definitions:

Conduct Disorder (CD)

A mental health disorder seen in children and adolescents characterized by a persistent pattern of disruptive and violent behaviors.

Stereotypical Language

The use of fixed, conventional ideas and expressions that are often oversimplified, lacking originality or insight.

Authority Figures

Individuals who hold power or control in a particular sphere, often commanding respect or obedience.

Rights Violation

An infringement or denial of the fundamental rights and freedoms that individuals are entitled to by law or agreement.