Question

The Clinical formulation of a client's problem has the following advantages:
(A) Identification of areas to be targeted for treatment in psychotherapy
(B) Understanding the status of the client
(C) Understanding the problems
(D) To make money
(E) Choice of techniques for treatment

• A. (B), (C) & (E) only
• B. (C), (D) & (E) only
• C. (A), (B) & (C) only
• D. (A), (C) & (E) only

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

(A), (C) & (E) only

Answer 2

• (A) True: Clinical formulation helps identify specific areas that need to be targeted during treatment, which is crucial for effective psychotherapy.
• (B) True: It provides insights into the client’s current status, which can inform the therapeutic approach.
• (C) True: Understanding the problems is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• (D) False: Making money is not an advantage of clinical formulation; rather, the focus is on understanding and helping the client.
• (E) True: Clinical formulation aids in choosing appropriate techniques for treatment based on the identified issues.