Case Study: SabrinaName: Sabrina RobinsonClinician: Darcy YoungInformant: Joanne RobinsonGender: FemaleAgency: Community Counseling ClinicRelationship: Biological MotherAge: 12Date of Assessment: 05/28/2007Birth Date: 04/10/1995Sabrina, age 12, was brought

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Case Study: SabrinaName: Sabrina RobinsonClinician: Darcy YoungInformant: Joanne RobinsonGender: FemaleAgency: Community Counseling ClinicRelationship: Biological MotherAge: 12Date of Assessment: 05/28/2007Birth Date: 04/10/1995Sabrina, age 12, was brought to an outpatient counseling center by her biological mother, Joanne Robinson. Ms. Robinson reported concern about Sabrina's problems in school and her mood at home. Sabrina is in the sixth grade and is performing poorly academically; her most recent progress report showed Ds in social studies, math, and science, and a C in language arts. Ms. Robinson stated that Sabrina has difficulty concentrating on her schoolwork and frequently does not finish her homework. She is often tired, taking a nap every day after school. Sabrina is well behaved at home, she has few if any behavior problems in school, and she has never been reprimanded or held after school for detention. Ms. Robinson reported that Sabrina has no friends at school, but she has two close friends who attend their church. Sabrina sees her friends less than once a week. At home, Ms. Robinson reported that Sabrina has a few chores (e.g., making her bed and putting away dishes). She reported that Sabrina enjoys playing games on her computer and reading.Ms. Robinson completed the CBCL/6-18. Below are the profile scores of Sabrina's CBCL/6-18.CBCL/6-18 Competence Scale for Girls 12-1815.2-7 Full Alternative Text3 hobbies/activities (computer games, reading, dolls)2 chores (e.g., making her bed, putting away dishes)No clubs or teams2 friendsContact with friends less than one time weeklyBelow average to average school gradesRepeated third gradeCBCL/6-18 Syndrome Scales for Girls 12-1815.2-8 Full Alternative TextPerfectionistFeels worthlessSelf- consciousPrefers being aloneWon't talkSecretiveLacks energySadWithdrawnFeels dizzyTiredAches or painsHeadachesNauseaStomach achesLonelyAccident proneGets teasedClumsyPrefers younger kidsHoardingSleep problemsActs young for ageFails to finish thingsCan't concentrateConfusedDaydreamsPoor schoolworkInattentiveStares blanklyNote: The items that were endorsed as "somewhat or sometimes true" or "very true or often true" are listed under each scale.CBCL/6-18 Internalizing, Externalizing, Total Problem, Other Problems for Girls 12-1815.2-9 Full Alternative TextOther ProblemsOvereatsOverweightThumb SuckingCBCL/6-18 DSM-Oriented Scales for Girls 12-1815.2-10 Full Alternative TextWorthlessUnderactiveSleep problemsTiredSadAchesHeadachesStomach achesFails to finish thingsCan't concentrateInattentiveNote: The items that were endorsed as "somewhat or sometimes true" or "very true or often true" are listed under each scale. Identify and interpret the scores for each of the CBCL/6-18 scales that fall in the clinical range (the table below provides the cutoff scores for normal, borderline clinical, and clinical ranges). Use the following example as a format for your answers: Withdrawn/Depressed scale: On the Withdrawn/Depressed scale, June obtained a standard score of 70 (which is greater than the 97th percentile). This indicates that she is functioning in the clinical range. This suggests that she is experiencing significant psychological symptoms, such as lacking energy, sadness, and withdrawal. She prefers to be alone, won't open up and talk, and is secretive. Table of Normal, Borderline Clinical, and Clinical RangesScaleNormal RangeBorderline Clinical RangeClinical RangeActivities, Social and Academic Performance Competence ScalesT scores > 35T scores: 31-35T scores < 31Total Competence ScaleT scores > 40T scores: 37-40T scores < 37Syndrome ScalesT scores < 65T scores: 65-69T scores > 69Internalizing, Externalizing, and Total Problems ScalesT scores < 60T scores: 60-63T scores > 63DSM-Oriented ScalesT scores < 65T scores: 65-69T scores > 69Are the CBCL/6-18 results consistent with Sabrina's background information? Explain. Overall, what do the CBCL/6-18 results tell you about Sabrina? What inferences can you make about Sabrina based on the background information and her scores on the CBCL/6-18?What recommendations would you have for Sabrina and her mother?