Texas Counselor Evaluation & Diagnosis

Question 1

What is the purpose of a mental status examination (MSE)?

Accepted Answer

To assess current mental functioning

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To assign medication

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To evaluate family history

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To identify legal risks

Question 2

Which manual is primarily used for diagnosing mental disorders in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

DSM-5

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ICD-10

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APA Handbook

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MedLine

Question 3

What does differential diagnosis involve?

Accepted Answer

Ruling out other possible conditions

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Confirming a client’s self-diagnosis

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Selecting the most common disorder

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Using intuition only

Question 4

What is comorbidity?

Accepted Answer

Multiple co-occurring disorders

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A diagnostic mistake

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A temporary symptom

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An outdated diagnosis

Question 5

Which of the following is a common diagnostic tool for depression?

Accepted Answer

BDI (Beck Depression Inventory)

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MMPI-2

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WAIS-IV

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Rorschach Inkblot Test

Question 6

What is the goal of using structured clinical interviews?

Accepted Answer

To ensure consistent and accurate diagnosis

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To replace informal observation

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To conduct therapy

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To save time