A New Client Reports Concerns That Her Child Frequently Talks

question 15

Multiple Choice

A new client reports concerns that her child frequently talks about his imaginary friend and all of the wonderful adventures they have together.A psychologist using a developmental psychopathology approach would first:

• A) ask about any familial history of mental illness.
• B) ask if there were birth had complications that may have contributed to developmental issues.
• C) recommend that the client bring her son for a therapy session.
• D) ask the son's age to determine age-appropriateness of his behaviour.

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