Question 1

The comprehensive system for administering and scoring the Rorschach inkblot test was developed because

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A)   a lack of standardized procedures affects the way the test taker responds to the questions.
B)   it was discovered that inter-rater reliability had increased significantly.
C)   Hermann Rorschach was dissatisfied with the way his test was being given.
D)   the previous scoring system was found to be difficult and time-consuming.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

In a mental status exam,it is important to determine if the individual's sensorium is clear and if he/she is "oriented times three." This refers to

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A)   person, place, and time.
B)   day, month, and year of birth.
C)   ability to follow directions.
D)   spatial orientation.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

More recent DSM versions have promoted all but which of the following?

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A)   Wide acceptance among mental health professionals
B)   Higher reliability
C)   Greater correspondence between categories and their theories of etiology
D)   Multi-axial approach to diagnosisE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Marisa goes to see a psychologist because she has been having some acute distress and seems overwhelmed.Describe the process that Marisa's psychologist will use to reach a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.

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Question 5

In regard to projective tests,research has found that most clinicians

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A)   do not use projective tests.
B)   have their own ways of administering and scoring the tests.
C)   use standardized procedures when administering and scoring the tests.
D)   rely on these tests to diagnose psychopathology.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

As part of a behavioral assessment,psychologists sometimes use ___________ settings when it is not possible to do direct observation in a naturalistic setting.

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A)   imaginary
B)   empirical
C)   analog
D)   virtualE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The problem with generating a false negative during an assessment strategy is that the patient

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A)   will not receive treatment for an actual disorder.
B)   will receive treatment for a disorder they don't have.
C)   will be tired of being tested.
D)   will be discredited.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

We can use a computer to score polygraph tracings to eliminate human judgment and error and,thus,increase ____________.To call this system a "lie detector" is a question of ____________.

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A)   validity; ethics
B)   validity; standardization
C)   sensitivity; reliability
D)   reliability; validityE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Comorbidity refers to

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A)   a disorder that manifests itself in several ways.
B)   the same disorder being diagnosed for two members of a family.
C)   more than one disorder diagnosed for the same individual.
D)   the severity of a particular disorder.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

This instrument measures brain-wave activity by recording the electrical activity of the brain.

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A)   CAT scan
B)   MRI
C)   EEG
D)   SPECTE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following describes a neuropsychological test?

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A)   Determines the possible contribution of brain damage to the person's condition
B)   Uses imaging to assess brain structure and/or function
C)   Assesses long-standing patterns of behavior
D)   Ascertains the structure and patterns of cognitionE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

You are deciding whether to purchase a new assessment measure your staff will use in your psychology clinic.The factor(s) you should consider include

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A)   its reliability.
B)   its validity.
C)   its standardization.
D)   all of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Observing appearance and behavior during a mental status exam

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A)   is simply done to give the appearance that the clinician is paying attention.
B)   rarely yields useful information.
C)   can yield clues regarding the presence of certain disorders.
D)   may just confuse the diagnostic process.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

As part of a psychological assessment,a mental status exam is used to find out how a person thinks,feels,and behaves; its primary purpose,however,is to determine

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A)   if a psychological disorder might be present.
B)   what type of treatment should be used.
C)   which medication would be most effective.
D)   whether the individual also has a medical condition.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A healthy adult at rest is most likely to show an EEG pattern characterized by a high level of _____________.

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A)   alpha waves
B)   delta waves
C)   critical waves
D)   irregularE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The classical categorical approach to diagnosis assumes that each person with a particular disorder will

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A)   be helped by recognizing the cause of the disorder.
B)   experience very few of the same symptoms.
C)   respond to the same treatments equally.
D)   experience the same symptoms with little or no variation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 3: Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

In regard to projective tests,research has found that most clinicians

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The problem with generating a false negative during an assessment strategy is that the patient

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Which of the following describes a neuropsychological test?

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The comprehensive system for administering and scoring the Rorschach inkblot test was developed because

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Observing appearance and behavior during a mental status exam

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More recent DSM versions have promoted all but which of the following?

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Comorbidity refers to

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In a mental status exam,it is important to determine if the individual's sensorium is clear and if he/she is "oriented times three." This refers to

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This instrument measures brain-wave activity by recording the electrical activity of the brain.

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A healthy adult at rest is most likely to show an EEG pattern characterized by a high level of _____________.

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Marisa goes to see a psychologist because she has been having some acute distress and seems overwhelmed.Describe the process that Marisa's psychologist will use to reach a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.

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We can use a computer to score polygraph tracings to eliminate human judgment and error and,thus,increase .To call this system a "lie detector" is a question of .

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The classical categorical approach to diagnosis assumes that each person with a particular disorder will

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As part of a behavioral assessment,psychologists sometimes use ___________ settings when it is not possible to do direct observation in a naturalistic setting.

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You are deciding whether to purchase a new assessment measure your staff will use in your psychology clinic.The factor(s) you should consider include

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As part of a psychological assessment,a mental status exam is used to find out how a person thinks,feels,and behaves; its primary purpose,however,is to determine

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