Question 1

Which of the following describes a neuropsychological test?

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A)   Determines the possible contribution of brain impairment 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) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following describes a personality inventory?

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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)   Involves self-report questionnaires that assess individual traits
D)   Ascertains the structure and patterns of cognitionE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which section of DSM-5 would include disorders that need further study and would potentially be included in future editions of the manual?

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A)   Section 1
B)   Section 2
C)   Section 3
D)   Section 4E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The DSM-5 is a very new diagnostic system, and it has brought changes to the diagnosis of mental disorders that have also created criticism. Discuss the major criticisms of DSM-5 that are discussed in your textbook.

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While the DSM-5 is more scientifically a...

Question 5

When a diagnosis tells the clinician what is likely to happen and possibly predict the course of the disorder and the likely effect of one treatment or another, the diagnosis has

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A)   construct validity.
B)   predictive validity
C)   content validity.
D)   none of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

If you were asked to compare and contrast the MMPI and the Rorschach inkblot test, you could say correctly that

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A)   responses are interpreted individually in the MMPI.
B)   the pattern of responses is evaluated in the MMPI.
C)   the Rorschach test is more tedious and time-consuming for the patient to complete.
D)   the Rorschach test more accurately predicts psychopathology.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Treminitia, who had recurrent headaches, fatigue, and loss of appetite, received different diagnoses from several psychologists. In terms of assessment, this indicates a problem with .

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A)   reliability
B)   subjectivity
C)   validity
D)   standardizationE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The MMPI-A, a new version of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, has been developed specifically for testing ____________.

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A)   children with ADHD
B)   children with autism
C)   adults
D)   adolescentsE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Anna sees a doctor for persistent nausea. Her primary care physician tells her that she is probably dehydrated and suggests drinking more water. Her neurologist tells her that there could be swelling in her brain and that she should get a CAT scan. Anna's allergist suggests that her sinus infection is to blame. Anna is anxious and confused as to the cause of her headaches. This is due to what aspect of her doctors' diagnoses?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reliability
B)   Validity
C)   Standardization
D)   InaccuracyE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is a reason why MRIs are used less in diagnosis:

Accepted Answer

A)   they are costly.
B)   they usually require that the participant be closed-in and still for a long period of time.
C)   both a and b are correct.
D)   neither a or b are correct.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Observing one's own behavior to find patterns is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   antecedent behavior searching.
B)   behavioral introspection.
C)   psychoanalysis.
D)   self-monitoring.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Personality tests linked through social media are typically:

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A)   based on scientific evidence
B)   valid
C)   reliable
D)   just for funE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Describe the major objectives and typical procedures of the mental status exam. Be sure to include the typical activities of the examiner and the intended outcomes of the process.

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Mental status exams cover the following ...

Question 14

A mental status exam covers all of the following categories EXCEPT .

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A)   intellectual functioning
B)   appearance
C)   behavior
D)   physical symptomsE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

A clinician who wished to assess the effects of treatment over a period of time would be most likely to do so by repeatedly administering a(n)  .

Accepted Answer

A)   neuropsychological test battery
B)   projective test
C)   intelligence test
D)   behavior rating scaleE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Comparing assessment scores to those of individuals who are demographically similar to you reflects what concept of clinical assessments?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reliability
B)   Validity
C)   Standardization
D)   All of the above are correctE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Quantifying a person's moods, behaviors, and cognitions on a scale constitutes a(n)  understanding psychopathology.

Accepted Answer

A)   idiographic
B)   nomothetic
C)   dimensional
D)   prototypicalE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Even though there is no evidence that this is true, Roger thinks that someone is following him. Roger is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)   delusions of persecution.
B)   derailment.
C)   psychomotor retardation.
D)   delusions of grandeur.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Intelligence tests were originally designed to

Accepted Answer

A)   determine a person's mental status.
B)   predict academic success.
C)   identify potential psychopathology.
D)   indicate the presence of neurological problems.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

A psychoanalytic therapist who wants to assess the unconscious thoughts and feelings of a patient would be most likely to use the test.

Accepted Answer

A)   MMPI
B)   Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test
C)   Rorschach inkblot test
D)   Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological BatteryE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 3: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Which of the following is a reason why MRIs are used less in diagnosis:

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Which section of DSM-5 would include disorders that need further study and would potentially be included in future editions of the manual?

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Personality tests linked through social media are typically:

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Even though there is no evidence that this is true, Roger thinks that someone is following him. Roger is experiencing:

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Which of the following describes a personality inventory?

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Intelligence tests were originally designed to

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Observing one's own behavior to find patterns is called:

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Quantifying a person's moods, behaviors, and cognitions on a scale constitutes a(n) understanding psychopathology.

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A psychoanalytic therapist who wants to assess the unconscious thoughts and feelings of a patient would be most likely to use the test.

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Treminitia, who had recurrent headaches, fatigue, and loss of appetite, received different diagnoses from several psychologists. In terms of assessment, this indicates a problem with .

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Which of the following describes a neuropsychological test?

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A clinician who wished to assess the effects of treatment over a period of time would be most likely to do so by repeatedly administering a(n) .

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Comparing assessment scores to those of individuals who are demographically similar to you reflects what concept of clinical assessments?

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Describe the major objectives and typical procedures of the mental status exam. Be sure to include the typical activities of the examiner and the intended outcomes of the process.

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When a diagnosis tells the clinician what is likely to happen and possibly predict the course of the disorder and the likely effect of one treatment or another, the diagnosis has

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If you were asked to compare and contrast the MMPI and the Rorschach inkblot test, you could say correctly that

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The MMPI-A, a new version of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, has been developed specifically for testing ____________.

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The DSM-5 is a very new diagnostic system, and it has brought changes to the diagnosis of mental disorders that have also created criticism. Discuss the major criticisms of DSM-5 that are discussed in your textbook.

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