The analogy of a clinical interview being like jazz music in Professor Sholty’s lecture refers to 

Professor Sholty noted that even structured clinical interviews require adaptability. Clients may not always fit into predetermined categories. 

Which of the following best describes the role of improvisation in a clinical interview?

A clinician is conducting an interview and notices that a client frequently avoids eye contact, gives brief answers, and hesitates before responding.  What should the clinician consider FIRST?  

In Professor Sholty’s example of the disability determination she conducted, a veteran reports experiencing frequent nightmares, flashbacks, and hypervigilance, and matching the criteria for PTSD. However, she later learns the veteran was fabricating symptoms for financial gain.  What key observation did she miss in making her determination about the veteran?  

According to Professor Sholty, when working with a client 

Which of the following is true about self-care in psychotherapy?

A forensic psychologist is using personality assessments to profile a suspect in a criminal case.  What is a critical limitation of using traditional personalty assessments in criminal investigations?

VR-based personality assessments are particularly useful for observing how people behave in controlled, stressful environments. 

You are working in a research lab studying the role of personality in job performance.  The team is considering using the Big Five model to assess traits like conscientiousness and emotional stability.  Which is a key concern when applying this model to a multinational sample of participants?