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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #33721 Medium Diagnosis
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In order to know how behavior patterns can be changed, the clinical psychologist has to know what causes the client to behave the way he or she does. Identifying the cause is called diagnosis. In diagnosis, a psychologist uses two basic tools, interviews and psychological tests. Through interviews and tests, the psychologist tries to classify the problem to see if it falls into any non categories. A psychologist may also attempt to describe the client’s personality in terms of how he or she deals with life, for example, some people like to lead, and some prefer to follow the lead of others. Some people are active and outgoing, while others are quiet and reflective. In a diagnostic interview, the psychologist takes the client's case history. This means learning how the client got along with parents, teachers, and friends, as well as how the person handle difficult situations in the past. Psychological testing is the other way that a psychologist tries to diagnose the Clients problems. Clinical psychologists have developed tests that can help them learn about a person's intelligence and personality, as well as tests that show whether a person’s behavior or perception is influenced by emotions, disabilities, or other factors. Personality testing is useful in discovering how the client tries to adjust to life.

Why does the professor discuss taking a clients case history?

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Option 1: "To show that a clients past behavior assists in diagnosis"

Explanation: The text states that in a diagnostic interview, the psychologist takes the client's case history to learn how the client has interacted with significant people in their life and how they have handled difficult situations. This information is crucial for understanding the client's behavior patterns, which directly assists in the diagnosis process. The main idea here is that past behavior provides insights into current issues, aligning perfectly with the purpose of taking a case history.

Option 2: "To compare the case histories of various clients"

Explanation: This option suggests a comparison between different clients' case histories, which is not mentioned in the text. The focus is solely on the individual client's history and how it relates to their diagnosis, making this option irrelevant. It implies a broader analysis that the text does not support.

Option 3: "To explain why some clients lie and some tell the truth"

Explanation: The text does not address the issue of clients lying or telling the truth during interviews. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of understanding the client's past behavior and experiences. This option introduces a concept that is not discussed in the text, making it incorrect.

Option 4: "To entertain the students with stories of unusual clients"

Explanation: This option implies that the purpose of discussing case histories is for entertainment, which contradicts the serious nature of psychological diagnosis outlined in the text. The focus is on gathering relevant information for diagnosis, not on entertaining students, thus making this option incorrect.

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