PSY 335 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Criterion Validity, Somatic Symptom Disorder, Inter-Rater Reliability
27 Apr 2016
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Interviews and observations are most common strategies used by psychologists in clinical assessments. Considering interview formats involves weighing advantages of structure against advantages of flexibility. Interviews provide the opportunity to observe client"s appearance, behaviour, affect, and responses to questions; family dynamics can be observed in group interviews. Limits of confidentiality: situations in which the psychologist is legally obliged to break confidentiality by disclosing information provided by the patient to another person or agency. Must be understood before entering agreement to receive psychological services. Clients still (for the most part) disclose criminal victimization and suicidal thoughts. Contextual and diagnostic information to be gathered. Data include material not easily assessed in psychometric tests. Purpose of gathering information and establishing a collaborative relationship. Goal-directed, keeps to an agenda, clear sequence, keeps to relevant themes. Clinician interrupts and redirects conversation; raises painful topics. Questions formulated in such a way that facilitates client"s engagement. Psychologists use silence to allow client time to reflect.
