Examen 2: Entrevista e Intervención en Situaciones de Crisis

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms related to clinical interviews and crisis intervention, enhancing understanding for exam preparation.

Clinical Interview

The first contact between a psychologist and a client, aiming to understand the client's problem, guide evaluation direction, and establish trust.

Structured Interview

An interview format with fixed questions, ensuring objectivity and consistency across all clients.

Unstructured Interview

A flexible interview format that varies based on the psychologist's style, allowing for personalized interactions.

Rapport

A therapeutic relationship built on trust, which is essential for effective clinical interviews.

Nonverbal Communication

Non-verbal cues such as body posture and facial expressions that contribute to the interviewer's ability to connect with the client.

Active Listening

A communication skill involving fully concentrating on what the client is saying, demonstrating understanding and empathy.

Cultural Compatibility

The adaptation of communication styles to align with the cultural backgrounds of the client to improve the therapeutic relationship.

Crisis Intervention

Quick intervention in urgent situations, aimed at stabilizing emotional distress and ensuring the client's safety.

Validity

The degree to which the gathered information is true and useful for diagnosis or treatment planning.

Reliability

The consistency of the information obtained from tests or interviews, ensuring that similar results are achieved across different occasions or evaluators.

Triage

The process of assessing and prioritizing the severity of client problems in crisis situations.

Developmental Crisis

Normal life changes that may create significant stress, such as adolescence or aging.

Situational Crisis

Unexpected events that cause significant distress, such as death or natural disasters.

SOAP Notes

A documentation method in therapy involving Subjective observations, Objective observations, Assessment of progress, and the Plan for future sessions.

Confidentiality

The ethical obligation to protect client privacy and ensure that all shared information remains private.

Informed Consent

The process by which a client is made aware of treatment risks, benefits, and confidentiality limits, and agrees to proceed.

Countertransference

The therapist's emotional reaction to the client, which must be managed to maintain professionalism in the interview.

Resilience

The ability to adapt and recover from adversity, which can be a factor in reducing crisis risk.

Autorevelation

A technique where the therapist shares personal experiences to build trust or relate to the client's situation.

Non-judgmental Attitude

An essential approach in therapy that prevents critical judgments or labeling of the client.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, crucial for forming connections in therapy.

Mental Status Exam

An assessment tool used to evaluate various aspects of a client's psychological functioning during the interview.