Which of the following is NOT true about the BDI-II?
a. Due to its ease of administration, it can be useful to measure progress in therapy.
b. Specific questions seem to be an indication of hopelessness and suicidal ideation.
c. Evidence of reliability is meager.
d. Content and criterion validity were improved for the test by following the DSM-IV criterion of depression.
ANSWER: c
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a. have an in-depth understanding of assessment instruments and concepts b. are aware of the criticisms of certain instruments that are often used in the schools c. use assessment in the counseling function within the three domains d. all of the above
Which one of the following reasons for the underutilization of mental health services by minority groups is NOT true?
A. Biased nature of the services B. Child care issues C. Transportation challenges D. The medical model of clinical counseling is a good fit for this population and is not utilized enough
Direct client services focus on
A. outreach activities. B. client advocacy. C. consultation. D. influencing policymakers.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false