Question 1

Sweat gland activity (electrodermal activity)  is measured in order to assess .

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A)   stress and emotional arousal
B)   exhaustion
C)   brain damage
D)   sexual dysfunction and disordersE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Adrianne has suffered from cognitive deficits for her entire life. When she was a child, she was diagnosed as suffering from "mental retardation." If she was now rediagnosed with the DSM-5 and found to have the same symptoms, which label would replace her former diagnosis?

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A)   Intellectual disability
B)   Learning disorder
C)   Autism-spectrum disorder
D)   Functional neurological imparimentE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

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) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

When an individual describes what he/she sees in the ambiguous stimuli of the Rorschach test, it is assumed that the person's thoughts are revealed.

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A)   unconscious
B)   conscious
C)   preconscious
D)   subconsciousE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

All of the following describe how a psychologist conducts a clinical interview EXCEPT

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A)   attempts to facilitate communication.
B)   uses non-threatening ways of seeking information.
C)   keeps patient information confidential in all circumstances.
D)   applies appropriate listening skills.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

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

Question 7

The terms taxonomy and nosology refer to

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A)   scientific classification.
B)   the accuracy of a diagnostic system.
C)   the reliability of a grouping of clinical symptoms.
D)   theoretical ideas that cannot be tested objectively.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The dimensional approach to classification of mental disorders differs from the categorical approach because the dimensional system provides

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A)   lists of symptoms that are associated with all of the forms of psychopathology that are currently believed to exist.
B)   diagnostic labels based on the presence of specific symptoms.
C)   information that is used to determine the cause and treatment of the disorder.
D)   scales that indicate the degree to which patients are experiencing various cognitions, moods, and behaviors.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Hannibal is presented with a series of cards that are blots of ink. He is asked to state what he sees on these cards. Hannibal is probably taking a(n)

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A)   personality inventory.
B)   response inventory.
C)   projective test.
D)   intelligence test.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Although abnormalities in the structure and functioning of the brain can be detected by neuroimaging techniques, current research is also looking at

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A)   a possible association of these abnormalities with psychological disorders.
B)   using brain-imaging techniques as a treatment for psychological disorders.
C)   preventing psychological disorders with neuroimaging techniques.
D)   changing brain functioning from abnormal to normal.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

As part of a behavioral assessment, psychologists sometimes use do direct observation in a naturalistic setting.

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

Heinrich falsifies answers his answers on the MMPI so that he will look good. He will probably have a high score on the __________ scale.

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A)   Cannot Say
B)   Lie
C)   Paranoia
D)   DefensivenessE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

When an assessment strategy shows a problem when none exists, it is referred to as a .

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A)   false negative
B)   false positive
C)   negative outcome
D)   forecast errorE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The initial assessment of the patient in your textbook named Frank, who was anxious about his job and his marriage, revealed that he

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A)   had intrusive thoughts.
B)   was disoriented.
C)   showed inappropriate affect.
D)   had a low intelligence level.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

In regard to IQ tests, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)   IQ and intelligence are the same thing.
B)   An IQ test has some validity with respect to predicting academic success.
C)   IQ tests measure abilities such as attention, memory, reasoning, and perception.
D)   Psychologists have different theories about which skills and abilities constitute intelligence.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The systematic evaluation and measurement of psychological, biological, and social factors in a person with a possible mental disorder is known as clinical .

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A)   assessment
B)   interpretation
C)   validation
D)   standardizationE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Discuss the principle of standardization. Why is it important in mental health assessments?

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Standardization is important in many men...

Question 19

Several clinicians interview a patient and use a new diagnostic system to independently provide the same diagnosis. We can say that it appears the new diagnostic system is .

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A)   reliable
B)   valid
C)   both reliable and valid
D)   neither reliable nor validE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

In the first interview with Frank, a patient described in the textbook, he stated that he had been having intrusive thoughts that he tried to prevent by performing certain movements. Based on this information, you might predict that Frank would be diagnosed with .

Accepted Answer

A)   major depressive disorder
B)   obsessive-compulsive disorder
C)   a personality disorder
D)   schizophreniaE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 3: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

The dimensional approach to classification of mental disorders differs from the categorical approach because the dimensional system provides

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In the first interview with Frank, a patient described in the textbook, he stated that he had been having intrusive thoughts that he tried to prevent by performing certain movements. Based on this information, you might predict that Frank would be diagnosed with .

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Sweat gland activity (electrodermal activity) is measured in order to assess .

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The terms taxonomy and nosology refer to

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When an individual describes what he/she sees in the ambiguous stimuli of the Rorschach test, it is assumed that the person's thoughts are revealed.

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In regard to IQ tests, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Hannibal is presented with a series of cards that are blots of ink. He is asked to state what he sees on these cards. Hannibal is probably taking a(n)

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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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Heinrich falsifies answers his answers on the MMPI so that he will look good. He will probably have a high score on the __________ scale.

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Adrianne has suffered from cognitive deficits for her entire life. When she was a child, she was diagnosed as suffering from "mental retardation." If she was now rediagnosed with the DSM-5 and found to have the same symptoms, which label would replace her former diagnosis?

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All of the following describe how a psychologist conducts a clinical interview EXCEPT

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Discuss the principle of standardization. Why is it important in mental health assessments?

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The systematic evaluation and measurement of psychological, biological, and social factors in a person with a possible mental disorder is known as clinical .

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When an assessment strategy shows a problem when none exists, it is referred to as a .

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Several clinicians interview a patient and use a new diagnostic system to independently provide the same diagnosis. We can say that it appears the new diagnostic system is .

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

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Although abnormalities in the structure and functioning of the brain can be detected by neuroimaging techniques, current research is also looking at

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Observing appearance and behavior during a mental status exam

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The initial assessment of the patient in your textbook named Frank, who was anxious about his job and his marriage, revealed that he

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As part of a behavioral assessment, psychologists sometimes use do direct observation in a naturalistic setting.

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