Chemical Dependency Counseling

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

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.

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

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

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.

Obsessions and Compulsions are:

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

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.

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.

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

Motor behavior is:

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.

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?

All diseases have psychological AND biological factors.

he BPS interview is generally completed in under an hour.

A delusion is:

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."