Quiz 3: The Biopsychosocial Interview

It is important to learn a client's relationship history. We should inquire about all but: a. close friends. b. current "romantic relationship" status. c. if they have ever been in love. d. the names of partners. e. all the above are required.

Examples of "thought process" indicators include all except: a. if the client has a normal stream of thought. b. if the client can articulate clear ideas. c. if the client has an observable tic or stutter. d. if the thoughts are logical and coherent. e. all are included as examples of thought processes.

Intelligence should be estimated by: a. IQ scores. b. Beck's Depression Inventory. c. Personality Inventories. d. General ranges (above average, average, etc.). e. A general short paragraph reading test.

A delusion is: A) a false belief that is fixed. B) seeing something that is not there. C) hearing noises that others cannot. D) being in a state of denial. E) none of the above.

Motor behavior is: a. how fast an individual can answer questions. b. abstract processing speed. c. description of how a client is moving (tic, tremor, etc.). d. found in delirium tremens. e. none of the above.

Obsessions and Compulsions are: a. thoughts and actions. b. the same. c. a false belief that is fixed. d. actions and thoughts. e. feelings and actions.

One element of the BPS is the mental status exam.his: a. must be deferred to the physician. b. is where you formally test the clients' mental condition. c. is not generally required. d. can only be completed by the psychologist. e. is the first item to be completed.

Examples of "use patterns" include: a. what different chemicals they have tried. b. their family history. c. the frequency and context of their use. d. all the above. e. none of the above.

Information gleaned from the BioPsychSocial (BPS) interview is not guaranteed to be accurate.or this reason, the interviewer may document the client is a "questionable informant."

You must know about a person's culture to be able to step into their worldview from their perspective.

List the top three problems and incorporate them into the treatment plan.

All diseases have psychological AND biological factors.

he BPS interview is generally completed in under an hour.

he purpose of the BPS interview is to establish trust and rapport. The following are all short answer questions:

One item in the BPS interview is regarding the client's developmental milestones. Why might this be important to determine? How can this impact treatment delivery?

Sometimes client may "ramble," or get caught up in irrelevant details. How might you refocus the client on the most critical details?

What is the difference between a "reliable" and "questionable" informant?

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