Deck 15: The First Interview

Question 1

What is your understanding of "door knob syndrome"?

Answer 1

Answers will vary​

Question 2

Prejudice,stereotypes,grudges,and counter-transference can enter into the completion of the intake by another party-an intake form which you as the counselor are now reviewing.Is this true?

A) ​No,we are all professionals.
B) ​No,it is too early for these forces to rear their heads;it is only an intake after all.
C) ​Yes,studies have proven this to be true.
D) ​Yes,this is the real world.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Discuss your thoughts on why having personal items (e.g.pictures of your family)may be inappropriate.

Answer 3

Answers will vary​

Question 4

In the first face-to-face interview with the client,the counselor has three distinct tasks.Which of the following is not contained in any of the three?

A) ​The establishment of rapport
B) ​Understanding the need of the client
C) ​An understanding of the client's perceptions
D) ​A formal treatment plan

Question 5

Write an open question that can help the client begin to tell their story.

Question 6

Alfredo has a photo on his office wall depicting him and his wife standing on the pink sandy beach of an island locale.This is likely to:

A) ​Foster relaxation
B) ​Instill a feeling of universal well-being
C) ​Create a myriad of negative reactions
D) ​Help Alfredo cope with the pressures inherent in his work

Question 7

During the first interview,it is important for you to:

A) ​Formulate a good assessment
B) ​Convince a client he needs your help
C) ​Downplay a client's resistance to coming to your agency
D) ​Diagnose the client

Question 8

If the client is a returnee to your agency,checking past records can compromise objectivity;therefore,it is discouraged.This is:

A) ​Always true
B) ​Seldom true
C) ​Conditionally true
D) ​Never true

Question 9

In relationship to your own feelings,insights,approaches,and knowledge,information conducted by an intake person other than you should be regarded as:

A) ​Universally relevant
B) ​Subjective
C) ​Objective
D) ​If not accurate,at least well-meaning

Question 10

Name 2 tasks that need to be completed at the initial interview.

Question 11

Identify 1 thing a case manager can do to prepare for the initial interview with a client.

Question 12

A client who initiates conversation immediately and seems "too forthcoming" is often:

A) ​Divulging details which are among the most important
B) ​Defensive
C) ​Rehearsed
D) ​Spilling what he or she thinks you want to hear

Question 13

The treatment plan developed in the first session between client and counselor can be described best as:

A) ​Speculative
B) ​Rough draft
C) ​Tentative
D) ​Temporary

Question 14

Describing payment details and procedures during the first session is:

A) ​Too early;this is typically a subject for the second meeting
B) ​Obligatory
C) ​Potentially insulting
D) ​Too late;the intake was the proper time for this

Question 15

The general purpose of an initial interview is to….

Question 16

The initial meeting is the time to discuss:

A) ​Confidentiality and portability
B) ​Confidentiality,portability,and your theoretical approach
C) ​Portability,secrecy,confidentiality,insurance reimbursement,and final treatment plan
D) ​Portability,confidentiality,and limitations of confidentiality