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Panel exam — Darnell — Charming, mandated, and three steps ahead

34-year-old man assessed as a condition of probation after a fraud conviction; glib, charming, and reframing every fact in his favour.

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    Meet the panel
  2. 2
    Examination
  3. 3
    Deliberation
  4. 4
    Verdict
Dr. Compass
Dr. Compass
Exam proctor
Here to help you get oriented before the panel begins.
Welcome — this is your oral exam on Darnell — Charming, mandated, and three steps ahead. I'm Dr. Compass, your proctor. You'll present to Dr. McFreudian, Dr. Lynahana, and Dr. Ramezani. Take five to ten minutes with the candidate brief to prepare — there's a prep timer below if you'd like one. Choose your orientation and difficulty, then press Begin exam. Any questions for me first? Just speak — I'm listening.

Your case

✓ Darnell

📋 Candidate brief

You are about to see Darnell Price, a 34-year-old assessed as a condition of probation following a conviction for fraud. His record includes earlier assaults and a childhood history of truancy, fire-setting, and expulsions. He is personable and keen to be liked. You have time for a focused assessment. Note: he is here because he has to be. You should aim to: - Hold a clear, limit-setting frame and avoid being conned - Establish the pervasive pattern and the conduct-disorder history before age 15 - Assess deceit, impulsivity, aggression, and lack of remorse (Sperry/DSM) - Screen for comorbid substance use and risk to others

⏱ Prep timerTake 5–10 minutes with the brief before you begin.

Exam settings

The panel will ask about your chosen theoretical orientation, your conceptualization, treatment plan, and the legal, ethical, and diversity considerations the case raises. Stay in your chosen orientation throughout.

A structured, time-limited psychotherapy grounded in the idea that psychological distress arises from maladaptive thoughts, beliefs, and learned behaviours rather than unconscious conflict. CBT targets the interconnection between cognition, emotion, and behaviour to achieve symptom reduction and durable change.

Balanced. Substantive but supportive. Good default.

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When you're ready, the panel will welcome you and start asking questions.