A youthful client completes a POSIT test. Her guardian does not want

you to conduct any other interviews with the youth because the test
made her feel anxious. What is the first thing you would do in
response?

A. Due to liability issues, you must get the guardian's consent to
gather more information.
B. Explain to the guardian that the test alone is insufficient to
diagnose the youth and to plan appropriate treatment.
C. Supplement the test with a thorough biospychosocial history, a
mental exam, and direct observation of the youth.
D. End the assessment.


B

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the student? a. Bloom b. Dewey c. Piaget d. Vygotsky e. Skinner

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