Question 1

Who has influenced a whole field of study on personality inventories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clarkin
B)  Paul Meehl
C)  Mihura
D)  ExnerE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The ABCs of observation refer to the ___________ sequence.

Accepted Answer

A)  affect-behavior-cognition
B)  antecedent-behavior-cognition
C)  antecedent-behavior-consequence
D)  affect-behavior-consequenceE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Clifton had been experiencing a number of psychological issues, so he decided to go to a psychiatrist to see what was wrong. Dr. A told him he had major depressive disorder. He decided to seek a second opinion. Dr. B diagnosed him with generalized anxiety disorder. Wanting yet another opinion, he went to Dr. C, who told him he was obsessive-compulsive. This demonstrates poor

Accepted Answer

A)  test-retest reliability.
B)  concurrent validity.
C)  descriptive validity.
D)  inter-rater reliability.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Statistical significance determines whether an observed difference between a treatment and control group is likely due to

Accepted Answer

A)  random assignment.
B)  external validity.
C)  chance.
D)  confounds.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

One reason that we can expect rapid increases in our understanding of the genetic influences of psychopathology over the next several years is the

Accepted Answer

A)  success of the human genome project.
B)  development of powerful new statistical techniques.
C)  recent availability of fast, new-generation computers.
D)  availability of new brain-scanning technology.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is a publication of the

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A)  American Psychological Association.
B)  International Association of Psychologists.
C)  American Psychiatric Association.
D)  National Institutes of Mental Health.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The family member with the trait singled out for study is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  genotypes
B)  proband
C)  gene
D)  endophenotypesE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following describes the concept of validity as it applies to psychological assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two or more "raters" get the same answers.
B)  An assessment technique is consistent across different measures.
C)  Scores are used as a norm for comparison purposes.
D)  An assessment technique measures what it is designed to measure.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The basis of an experiment is

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A)  manipulation of a dependent variable.
B)  manipulation of an independent variable.
C)  Manipulation of a confounding variable.
D)  in-depth fact gathering of many variables.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

A researcher separates the participants into two groups. Group A receives an active medication, and Group B receives an empty capsule that looks and feels like the real medication. Group B is the

Accepted Answer

A)  treatment group.
B)  analog group.
C)  control group.
D)  experimental group.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

. ________ are the unique genetic makeup of individual people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Endophenotypes
B)  Human genome project
C)  Genotypes
D)  PhenotypesE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Projective tests such as the Thematic Apperception Test and the original Rorschach inkblot test are often criticized with regard to their reliability. Explain why the reliability of these tests may not be as good as a personality measure such as the MMPI.

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Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

TAT stands for _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thematic Appreciation Test
B)  Thematic Appraisal Test
C)  Thematic Appreciation Task
D)  Thematic Appraisal TaskE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The purpose of a control group in experimental research is to

Accepted Answer

A)  control for the subjects' desire to act according to the experimenter's expectations.
B)  determine whether a treatment or independent variable actually influenced change in the dependent variable.
C)  determine statistical significance.
D)  control the dependent variable.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Basil is suffering from an eating disorder. His psychologist applies a treatment he knows was successful with other clients in the past. After weeks of treatment, Basil is still suffering from the disorder and his condition has not improved, in fact, it has worsened. Explain how the patient uniformity myth could apply to Basil's lack of success with this therapy.

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Question 17

Which test is used as a screening device and is routinely paired with other assessments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laboratory test
B)  Intelligence test
C)  Psychological test
D)  Neuropsychological testE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Family studies are often used to help determine whether a psychological disorder has a genetic component. Which of the following patterns is typical for a disorder that is influenced by genetics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Siblings of the person with the disorder are more likely to have the disorder than cousins, and cousins are just as likely to have the disorder as the general public.
B)  Siblings of the person with the disorder will almost always have the same or similar disorders, and cousins are more likely than the general public to have disorders.
C)  Siblings of the person with the disorder are more likely than cousins to have the disorder, and cousins are more likely to have the disorder than the general public.
D)  Siblings will almost always have the same or similar disorders, though cousins may have a similar rate of the disorder as the general public.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 19

Genetic researchers examine _______, the observable characteristics or behavior of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A)  genotypes
B)  endophenotypes
C)  phenotypes
D)  probandE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

What is a problem with administering the MMPI?

Accepted Answer

A)  Money
B)  Talent source
C)  Time
D)  None of these are correct.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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