Read the target question.
Give Operational definitions to "Time Frame" and "Phrases"
Admissions?
- Besides what you told me about...
- Has this happened more recent than what you said?
- More times? Be careful testing the limits
- Other types
- Something you are deliberately and purposely withholding now
Start with one of the boxes and define the area together
- Allow examinee to have input on that area
- Define and give examples
- Ask if this has happened within your time frame
- Ask if anything comes to mind
Continue to the next Box and repeat the process all over until every Box has
been covered.
Does that explanation help you clearly understand the scope and the
meaning of this question? Is there anything about that explanation that is
unclear? Here is how you will hear it on the exam:
- "In the last five years, have you had any personal illegal drug involvement?"
- "How would you answer that? Is that question crystal clear? Any concerns come to mind about this question?"
Move on to the next IRM and repeat the process
