The DSM-5 calls for a counselor to systematically assess for five categories related to a person’s cultural background when assessing and diagnosing. What are the five categories?
What will be an ideal response?
Cultural identity of the client, cultural conceptualization of distress, psychosocial stressors and cultural features of vulnerability and resilience, cultural features of the relationship between the individual and the clinician, and overall cultural assessment.
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Of the following, which is an example of a behavior that might leave a mental health practitioner vulnerable to a malpractice suit?
A. Used a procedure within the realm of accepted professional practice B. Employed a technique that he or she was not trained to use C. Used a procedure to which the client did not respond favorably D. Explained the possible consequences of treatment and the client still wanted to participate in the process
CT survivors are usually motivated to seek counseling because of intrusive reexperiencing symptoms.
a. true b. false
Which of the following is NOT true of Wachtel's integrated psychodynamic-behavior therapy?
(a) It is relational—the therapeutic relationship becomes the vehicle of change. (b) It combines psychodynamic therapy with applied behavioral interventions. (c) It is an example of atheoretical eclecticism. (d) It assumes early childhood experiences trigger patterns of behavior in adults.
All of the following are true of complementary relationships EXCEPT:
a. each party has a distinct role that balances or complements the other. b. conflict in these relationships is less frequent because there are clearly defined, separate roles. c. all parties get along better because the relationships are equal rather than hierarchical. d. these relationships often become a problem with couples when their roles become exaggerated or rigid.