Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding psychodynamic defense mechanisms?
a. They are automatic psychological processes that a person uses to ward off anxiety and external stressors and thus describe strategies the person frequently uses to handle problems.
b. The current recommendation is for counselors to identify up to seven defense mechanisms that the client uses in session or describes using outside of session.
c. Identifying defense mechanisms allows for a better understanding of the client's internal dynamics, particularly those that are contributing to the presenting problem.
d. The defense mechanisms your clients use are never helpful in any context.
D
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a. reciprocal determinism b. ecological perspective c. psychosocial perspective d. the medical model
Which of the following correctly characterizes diagnostic tests?
a. Contain fewer items measuring specific skills b. Measure wide-ranging subject areas c. Allow the monitoring of skill development over time d. Pinpoint difficulties experienced on a given skill
In higher education settings, threat assessment teams
A. identify individuals whose behavior causes concern or disruption on or off campus affecting students, faculty, and staff. B. assess whether the identified individual possesses the intent and ability to carry out an attack against the community, and if the individual has taken steps to prepare for the attack. C. Both of the above. D. None of the above.
Solution-focused interviewing practices the professional value of “acceptance” by working within the client’s frame of reference
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.