What is the major use of structured interviews?
a) to modify the client's behavior
b) to allow self-administration of questionnaires
c) to evaluate the client's motivation for therapy
d) to determine whether specific symptoms are present
Question 2
Chin Lee is a 45-year-old Asian American who is being evaluated by a physician who works for the company that employs Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee reports a number of medical complaints.
What does the physician need to keep in mind
when evaluating these symptoms?
a) The symptoms are probably reflections of a need to establish contact
with deceased relatives.
b) Asian Americans have low levels of seeking help for mental health problems.
c) Medical complaints are frequently found when individuals have experienced a break with reality and are searching for an explanation.
d) The presentation of such symptoms by a person of Asian descent usually indicates that he believes he has committed an unpardonable offense.