CTC Assessment Techniques & Intervention Strategies 2

Question 1

Which structured interview tool is specifically designed to assess trauma exposure and PTSD symptoms in children aged 7–18?

Accepted Answer

UCLA PTSD Reaction Index

Answer

The UCLA PTSD Reaction Index is a widely used structured interview/self-report tool designed specifically to assess DSM-based PTSD symptoms in children and adolescents following trauma exposure.

Question 2

During a trauma-focused assessment, a 9-year-old displays significant behavioral avoidance and refuses to discuss the event. The best clinical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Use indirect methods such as drawing or play-based techniques

Answer

Indirect techniques like drawing, storytelling, or play allow avoidant children to express trauma experiences at a tolerable pace without direct confrontation.

Question 3

The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) assesses trauma symptoms primarily through which framework?

Accepted Answer

Broadband empirically-derived syndromes

Answer

The CBCL uses empirically derived broadband (internalizing/externalizing) and narrowband syndrome scales rather than a specific DSM trauma diagnostic framework.

Question 4

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is most appropriate during which phase of trauma intervention?

Accepted Answer

Pre-treatment engagement and readiness building

Answer

MI is best used to enhance motivation and resolve ambivalence before or during early engagement, helping clients commit to trauma treatment.

Question 5

A child endorses trauma symptoms only after their non-offending parent completes the caregiver version of an assessment measure. This discrepancy most likely reflects:

Accepted Answer

Informant discrepancy, which is common and clinically meaningful

Answer

Informant discrepancy between child self-report and caregiver report is common in trauma assessment and provides clinically valuable information about different contexts and perspectives.

(CTC) Childhood Trauma Consultant Certified Practice Test

(CTC) Childhood Trauma Consultant Certified Practice Test

CTC Assessment Techniques & Intervention Strategies 2