Assessment Techniques & Tools Flashcards
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When using the ANSA, which interviewing technique best elicits accurate self-report information from a person who appears guarded?
Answer: Building rapport through open-ended conversation before structured inquiry
Building rapport through open-ended conversation helps the individual feel safe, which improves accuracy of self-report on the ANSA.
In the ANSA rating system, a score of '2' on a need item indicates:
Answer: Need is identified and action is required
A rating of '2' on the ANSA means the need is present and an action plan to address it is required.
Which source of information is considered LEAST reliable when completing the ANSA without corroboration?
Answer: The individual's self-report alone for domains involving insight deficits
Self-report alone can be unreliable for domains where the individual has limited insight, making corroboration from other sources essential.
The ANSA was designed to be completed within what approximate time frame for a comprehensive assessment?
Answer: 30–45 minutes
A thorough ANSA assessment typically takes 30–45 minutes when conducted by a trained clinician familiar with the tool.
When rating the 'Substance Use' domain on the ANSA, a clinician should consider:
Answer: The impact of use on functioning regardless of substance legality
The ANSA focuses on functional impairment caused by substance use, not the legal status of the substance or arrest history.
Which of the following best describes a 'transitional anchor' in ANSA administration?
Answer: A phrase used to move between assessment domains smoothly in conversation
Transitional anchors are conversational bridges clinicians use to move naturally between ANSA domains without disrupting rapport.
On the ANSA, the 'strengths' items use the same 0–3 scale, but ratings are interpreted differently. A '0' on a strength item means:
Answer: The strength is well-developed and can be used to support other goals
On strength items, a '0' indicates the strength is fully developed and available to support the individual's recovery and goals.