Author Question: Abdul's supervisor has considered him to be at a Stage Four level. After dealing with a series of ... (Read 58 times)

naturalchemist · **on:** Jul 6, 2018

Abdul's supervisor has considered him to be at a Stage Four level. After dealing with
a series of personal problems and working long hours, Abdul has stopped bringing
specific questions to supervision, something he has not done for many years.

What is
the most likely explanation?
A. Abdul has temporarily regressed under stress.
B. The supervisor misjudged Abdul's level of development.
C. Abdul's path through the developmental stages is not linear.
D. Abdul and his supervisor never achieved a solid bond.

Question 2

As Bethany's supervisor, you notice that, no matter how information is presented,
she has difficulty understanding and applying unfamiliar treatment models. Is this
problem serious enough to justify giving her a poor probationary evaluation?

A. Yes; struggling with the process of learning indicates that developing more
advanced skills will be an ongoing problem.
B. No; like most new hires, she simply needs more time to acclimate herself to
your procedures.
C. Yes; given your caseload, you need clinicians who can begin treating clients
right away.
D. No; clinical skills are more important than knowledge of theoretical models.