Question 1

A procedure used to assess brain functioning much like a PET scan, but less accurate and using a different tracer substance, is ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   SQUID
B)   SPECT
C)   TCM
D)   JCTE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Most of the "psychological tests" in popular magazines are .

Accepted Answer

A)   reliable
B)   valid
C)   for entertainment only
D)   informative and educationalE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

In order to be useful, assessment techniques should be based on .

Accepted Answer

A)   beliefs
B)   attitudes
C)   evidence
D)   assumptionsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

People who are correctly diagnosed with a DSM-5 disorder like Major Depressive Episode will

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A)   usually have at least some of the same symptoms as others with the disorder.
B)   always have at least five of the same symptoms as others with the disorder.
C)   typically have very few of the same symptoms as others with the disorder.
D)   usually experience all of the same symptoms as others with the disorder.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

If it were important to determine the exact location of brain impairment, which of the following tests would most likely be used?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test
B)   Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery
C)   Gall Phrenological Brain Scan
D)   Stanford-Binet Intelligence ScaleE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Why would a doctor order a PET scan? How does a PET scan work?

Accepted Answer

PET scans are images of brain functionin...

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The performance scales on the WISC-IV (Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children)  measure all of the following EXCEPT ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   factual knowledge
B)   psychomotor abilities
C)   ability to learn new relationships
D)   non-verbal reasoningE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

If the short version of a test yields the same results as a longer version, then you could conclude that the brief version had validity.

Accepted Answer

A)   concurrent
B)   divergent
C)   predictive
D)   excessiveE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Name at least two approaches to classification. Under which does the DSM-5 fall?

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary but could include:
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Question 11

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 reliabilityE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The projective type of psychological test is based on theory.

Accepted Answer

A)   behavioral
B)   cognitive
C)   humanistic
D)   psychoanalyticE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Four-year-old Roberto is very aggressive toward his peers, which results in poor peer relationships. A psychologist has been asked to assess Roberto's aggressiveness and determine if he needs intervention. The psychologist would probably do what type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)   General
B)   Projective
C)   Cognitive
D)   BehavioralE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The process of clinical assessment results in narrowing the focus to

Accepted Answer

A)   concentrate on problem areas that seem most relevant.
B)   consider a broad range of problems.
C)   cover all possible problems.
D)   concentrate on all problem areas equally.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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) C) and D)

Question 17

The MMPI-2 differs from earlier versions of the MMPI because it

Accepted Answer

A)   is shorter.
B)   was normed on a much more diverse sample.
C)   is less reliable.
D)   is normed on a much more selective sample.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Determining what is unique about an individual's personality, cultural background, or circumstances can be termed a(n)  ________ strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)   idiographic
B)   nomothetic
C)   classification
D)   categoricalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The dimensional approach to diagnosis is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)   quantification of patients' experiences using scales measuring several areas such as anxiety or depression.
B)   lists of symptoms that patients must experience for the diagnosis to be assigned.
C)   essential elements that all patients must report for the diagnosis to be assigned but allowance for specific nonessential variations as well.
D)   a theoretical explanation for the underlying cause of the disorder that is assumed to be shared by all patients experiencing similar symptoms.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

In trying to understand and help an individual with a psychological problem, the psychologist will obtain detailed information about the person's life as part of a .

Accepted Answer

A)   physical exam
B)   clinical interview
C)   mental status exam
D)   brain scanE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 3: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

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A procedure used to assess brain functioning much like a PET scan, but less accurate and using a different tracer substance, is ___________.

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The projective type of psychological test is based on theory.

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The dimensional approach to diagnosis is characterized by

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People who are correctly diagnosed with a DSM-5 disorder like Major Depressive Episode will

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Most of the "psychological tests" in popular magazines are .

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

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The MMPI-2 differs from earlier versions of the MMPI because it

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Why would a doctor order a PET scan? How does a PET scan work?

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If the short version of a test yields the same results as a longer version, then you could conclude that the brief version had validity.

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Four-year-old Roberto is very aggressive toward his peers, which results in poor peer relationships. A psychologist has been asked to assess Roberto's aggressiveness and determine if he needs intervention. The psychologist would probably do what type of assessment?

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

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Determining what is unique about an individual's personality, cultural background, or circumstances can be termed a(n) ________ strategy.

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In trying to understand and help an individual with a psychological problem, the psychologist will obtain detailed information about the person's life as part of a .

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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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The process of clinical assessment results in narrowing the focus to

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The performance scales on the WISC-IV (Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children) measure all of the following EXCEPT ____________.

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