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Chapter 4 Quiz20 Questions

1

What is the main purpose of clinical decision-making in language assessment?

A) To only gather data on the client’s speech production
B) To make informed choices about assessment and intervention
C) To diagnose language disorders without client input
D) To compare the client to a normative sample

2

A decision-making model helps clinicians by:

A) Providing a rigid set of rules to follow
B) Requiring approval from other professionals
C) Guiding them through complex assessment and intervention choices
D) Limiting their assessment options

3

In decision-making, which of the following is essential for choosing appropriate interventions?

A) Client's socio-economic background
B) Evidence-based practice
C) Clinician’s personal preference
D) Client's medical history only

4

Which component of evidence-based practice is directly related to the clinician’s experience and skills?

A) Scientific research evidence
B) Clinical expertise
C) Client’s preferences
D) Family’s input

5

The "environment" factor in clinical decision-making refers to:

A) The intervention setting
B) Resources available for therapy
C) Both the setting and resources available for therapy
D) The cultural background of the client

6

When selecting an assessment tool, it’s important to consider:

A) The tool's validity and reliability
B) The cost of the tool
C) Whether it is widely used by other clinicians
D) The client's previous test scores

7

Progress monitoring in intervention is used to:

A) Identify a language disorder
B) Track a client’s improvement over time
C) Administer a standardized assessment
D) Finalize discharge from therapy

8

In the context of intervention, “dosage” refers to:

A) The age of the client
B) The frequency and duration of intervention sessions
C) The type of assessment tool used
D) The severity of the language disorder

9

Which is a key consideration for clinicians when setting goals for intervention?

A) Goals should be the same for all clients
B) Goals should be individualized based on client needs
C) Goals should focus on assessment rather than intervention
D) Goals should be focused solely on articulation

10

What does it mean to use a “child-centered” intervention approach?

A) The intervention is guided by the child’s interests and responses
B) The clinician directs all activities
C) Only the family’s preferences are considered
D) The clinician uses a standardized protocol

11

A “hybrid” intervention approach involves:

A) Strictly clinician-directed techniques
B) A combination of child-centered and clinician-directed techniques
C) Purely client preference-driven methods
D) Using assessment tools in therapy

12

An important part of decision-making in assessment is:

A) Determining the most appropriate assessment method for the client
B) Setting goals for the intervention
C) Following only standardized procedures
D) Limiting assessment to one specific area

13

The purpose of a “dismissal” decision in intervention is to:

A) Move a client to a different therapy setting
B) Determine when a client no longer needs therapy
C) Change the goals of intervention
D) Assess a new area of language

14

Clinician-directed intervention approaches are often used for:

A) Highly structured skill-building activities
B) Free play activities
C) Observing natural communication
D) Following a client's lead

15

When making decisions about assessment, clinicians should take into account:

A) Only the clinician’s expertise
B) The most recent research only
C) Evidence-based practice, including client preferences
D) Commonly used assessment tools

16

Which of the following best describes “scaffolding” in language intervention?

A) Providing support to help the client reach a higher level of performance
B) Removing all support to encourage independence
C) Setting goals without client input
D) Limiting intervention to highly structured activities

17

A functional goal in language intervention is one that:

A) Focuses on isolated language skills
B) Enhances the client’s communication in daily life
C) Is based on norm-referenced assessment
D) Is only measured in a clinical setting

18

Which term refers to adjusting the intervention approach based on the client’s performance?

A) Assessment
B) Intervention consistency
C) Progress monitoring
D) Dosage

19

Which factor might prompt a clinician to modify an intervention strategy?

A) The clinician’s preference
B) The client’s age only
C) The client’s progress or lack of progress
D) The client’s family size

20

Which model provides structured guidance in making clinical decisions for assessment and intervention?

A) Evidence-based practice model
B) Norm-referenced model
C) Static assessment model
D) Standardized testing model