Explain why it is important to explain the BPS process before you begin the interview.

What will be an ideal response?


As mentioned earlier in the book, Trust is paramount in developing a therapeutic alliance. Explaining what we are doing in advance, and why, helps ensure there are no surprises and strengthens trust.

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"Policy advocacy" aims to:

a. Change clients' attitudes. b. Help clients from powerless groups obtain resources and opportunities. c. Provide support to advocates. d. Encourage clinicians to sponsor new policies.

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When several observations are made before and several observations are made after, this is generally referred to as a

a) Time series design b) Cost-benefit design c) Before and after design d) Pre and post observation design

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What evidence is there that humans share a suspensory past with other hominoid primates?

A) Our arms are longer than our legs. B) We have highly mobile shoulder joints. C) We have fully opposable big toes. D) Our knees lock so they cannot hyperextend.

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Which of the following statements is true about choosing an existing scale as an operational definition of self-esteem for children to complete before and after an intervention? A) The longer the scale, the better

B) A scale that has been shown to be reliable and valid for adults would be a good choice. C) The scale should be sensitive to change over time. D) ?The scale exemplifies a direct observable.

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