Observing People: Physical Characteristics

What term is used to describe clothes that are inappropriate to the setting?

Incompatible
Unconventional (correct)
Fashionable
Appropriate

What should you note about a person's physical characteristics?

Only their posture and gait
Only their body build
Only their voice quality
Outstanding physical features, body build, and disabilities (correct)

What is important to observe about a person's posture and gait?

Only their coordination and gestures
Their gait, need for devices, coordination, and gestures (correct)
Only their body language
Only if they use devices such as a cane or crutches

How would you describe a person's attitude if they are hostile?

Hostile and belligerent (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of inappropriate boundaries?

The client is too friendly and touches you (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to note if a person is uncooperative?

Because it affects the interaction and outcome (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of asking a person to recite five numbers back to you during an interview?

To assess attention and concentration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of assessing concentration in an individual?

To determine their ability to learn new tasks (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common issue associated with memory deficits?

Destruction of significant parts of the brain (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing a person's relationships with others during an interview?

To identify individuals who might be present (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to remain focused on one thing for an extended period of time?

Concentration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to learn new material, retain and store information, and retrieve stored material?

Memory (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using proverbs in an assessment?

To evaluate a person's ability to think abstractly (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of response would an individual with a psychotic tendency likely give when interpreting a proverb?

A concrete and literal response (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following proverb combinations is free from gender and racial bias?

All of the above proverbs are free from bias (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of asking individuals to compare two objects or events in an assessment?

To evaluate their ability to think abstractly about categories and relationships (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a concrete response to the proverb 'A rolling stone gathers no moss'?

If you roll a stone down the hill, it can't collect moss (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using a combination of proverbs and similarity/difference questions in an assessment?

It provides a more comprehensive understanding of an individual's cognitive abilities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of perseveration?

Focusing on one topic and repeating it over and over (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a phobia characterized as?

An irrational, intense, and persistent fear of a situation or object (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between obsession and perseveration?

Obsession is an intrusive thought, while perseveration is a repetitive behavior (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to assess suicidal ideation during an interview?

To identify potential danger to oneself or others (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is homicidal ideation?

Thoughts of harming others (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical and legal responsibility of assessing suicidal ideation?

To identify potential danger to oneself or others (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication of a delusion?

A false belief resistant to persuasion (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of delusion involves the belief of being singled out for harassment?

Paranoid delusion (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is thought withdrawal?

The belief that thoughts are being taken out of one's mind (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of noting if a delusion is incongruent with a client's mood?

To assess the impact on the client's emotional state (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of grandiose delusions?

Belief in one's own importance or special powers (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to note when delusions are present?

To diagnose psychosis (B) Signup and view all the answers