In an initial assessment, which of the following factors would be LEAST important in establishing a treatment plan?
a. Coping skills the client maintains
b. Current reinforcement contingencies
c. Client's perception of the problem
d. Early childhood experiences
D
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The MAST is commonly used to screen for:
(a) chemical dependency (b) alcohol problems (c) other drug problems (d) substance abuse
In behavioral therapy, what is biofeedback?
a. It is a type of feedback the client can get by asking people who are close to him or her how he or she is perceived (angry, sad, happy, friendly, etc.). b. Through messages given by measuring devices such as blood pressure cuffs, people can learn to condition the responses of their nervous systems. c. By meditating, clients can get in touch with their bodies and discover what emotions they feel. d. By weighing each week, a person who is struggling with weight can reinforce good behavior or extinguish bad behavior. e. By communicating with nature, people get in touch with their biological selves.
During a feedback session, all of the following may occur EXCEPT:
a. acquiring additional information relevant to the assessment process b. providing recommendations for future plans c. educating the examinee (and family members) about what the assessment results mean d. providing psychotherapy to the examinee and family members
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Support and exploration set the stage for creation of the plan for short-term counseling. 2. At the conclusion of any brief crisis intervention process, the plan should be outlined in a written contract that is clearly understood by all parties involved. 3. Alcohol is a great temporary anxiety alleviator but it increases anxiety after the initial euphoria has passed. 4. An adult who ordinarily functions at Level 1 can be thrown into the maelstrom of Level 2 dysfunction by crisis. 5. Each of us, with our own resources and coping mechanisms, responds differently to the events of the world around us, having varying degrees of stress and capacity for response.