Rudolph Was Asked a Set of Questions About His Symptoms

question 17

Multiple Choice

Rudolph was asked a set of questions about his symptoms in his initial interview that seemed very objective. He was surprised because his friends had told him to expect probing questions such as, "Tell me about yourself." The clinician most likely conducted a _____.

• A) behavioral observation
• B) projective test
• C) standard mental health exam
• D) structured interview

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Definitions:

Conservation

In psychological terms, it refers to a child's ability to recognize that the quantity of a substance remains the same despite changes in its shape or container.

Centrated Thinking

A type of thought process in early childhood development where the child focuses on one salient aspect of a situation, neglecting other important factors.

Postformal Thought

A stage of cognitive development proposed beyond Piaget's formal operational stage, characterized by the understanding that answers to questions can vary depending on circumstances and personal perspectives.

Dialectical Thinking

A form of thinking that involves recognizing and integrating opposing viewpoints and ideas, often leading to the synthesis of a new understanding or solution.