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Case conceptualization involves:


A) observing, assessing, and measuring client behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and physiology.
B) finding patterns and themes in the client's concerns.
C) interpreting, explaining, or making clinical judgements about the person's concerns.
D) Two of the above
E) All of the above

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Using Schwitzer's inverted pyramid method of case conceptualization, tying symptom groups into deep theoretical or causal inferences is:


A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4

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Match the Theory with The Description a. Psychodynamic b. Humanistic c. Behavioral d. Cognitive e. Brief Solution Focused -The goals of this approach are to address and solve current problems. _____

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Using Schwitzer's inverted pyramid method of case conceptualization, organizing client difficulties into intuitive or logical groupings is:


A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4

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Match the Theory with The Description a. Psychodynamic b. Humanistic c. Behavioral d. Cognitive e. Brief Solution Focused -Clinicians using this approach mainly focus on modifying overgeneralizations and distorted thinking patterns. _____

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Which theory is usually applied at Step 1 on the Inverted Pyramid method of case conceptualization?


A) cognitive behavioral
B) client centered
C) psychodynamic
D) any of the above
E) no theory is applied

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Match The Different Ways of Intuitive-Logical Clinical Thinking with the Meaning a. Look for disorders b. Looking at thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physiology c. Looking at life roles and themes d. Looking for intrapersonal life themes -Areas of Dysfunction Approach _____

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Step 2 of the Inverted Pyramid Method is "configural." This means:


A) a treatment plan is configured based on the conceptualization.
B) a diagnosis is configured based on the conceptualization.
C) the goal of this step is to group together, or configure, client problems that operate in similar ways.
D) the goal of this step is to group together, or configure, the different theories that address the client's needs.

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When the Inverted Pyramid is complete, the counselor should be able to see:


A) how the diagnosis was derived.
B) how behaviors lead to thoughts.
C) how surface issues are related to deep dynamics.
D) how thoughts lead to behaviors.

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"Etiology" refers to:


A) features keeping the problem going.
B) underlying or root causes.
C) main symptomotology.
D) primary treatment goals.
E) measurable outcomes.

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Match the Theory with The Description a. Psychodynamic b. Humanistic c. Behavioral d. Cognitive e. Brief Solution Focused -Assumes that client difficulties mainly are the result of faulty learning. Treatment is structured. _____

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Problematic relationships and eating difficulties are examples of:


A) client behaviors.
B) client thoughts.
C) client affect.
D) client physiology.

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The following client information is provided: "Fragile self esteem." This information most likely appears in which step of the Inverted Pyramid?


A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4

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When conceptualizing the case of Angelou's Marguerite, the clinician recorded that the client's concerns fell into categories including: avoidance of conflict, inability to form close relationships, and isolating self from the world. These categories would most likely be used at what point in the Inverted Pyramid method?


A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4
E) Both steps 1 and 2
F) Both steps 2 and 3
G) Both steps 3 and 4

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When conceptualizing the case of Hansel (of Hansel and Gretel) , the clinician inferred that the client was experiencing an underlying theme of "fear of imminent death or destruction." This underlying theme would most likely be recorded at what point in the Inverted Pyramid method?


A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4
E) Both steps 1 and 2
F) Both steps 2 and 3
G) Both steps 3 and 4

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Which of the following is true?


A) Today's students and newly training clinicians typically are more confident about case conceptualization than those who have been in practice for awhile.
B) Those who have been in practice for awhile typically are more confident about case conceptualization than recently training clinicians.
C) There is not much difference in confidence about case conceptualization between the two.
D) Newly trained males tend to feel more confident.

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Inquiries about the client's medical problems, prescriptions, previous therapy, or substance use:


A) should be postponed until a good working relationship has been established over time.
B) should be referred to the client's primary case physician.
C) should be a routine part of Problem Identification in the case conceptualization process.
D) should be a part of the Problem Identification process if no psychological assessment are used.

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During Step 1: Problem Identification, the clinician should:


A) "cast a wide net."
B) form an exhaustive listing of all information that may be useful and descriptive when thinking clinically about the clients needs.
C) collect information about the client's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors right in the interview session.
D) often use psychological tests.
E) Two of the above
F) Three of the above
G) All of the above

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Using Schwitzer's inverted pyramid method of case conceptualization, narrowing theoretical inferences to the deepest difficulties in development or adjustment is


A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4

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Match the Theory with The Description a. Psychodynamic b. Humanistic c. Behavioral d. Cognitive e. Brief Solution Focused -Using this approach, client difficulties mainly are dealt with in the present. The counselor's role is to be active but as nondirective as possible. _____

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