Question 1

If two variables, A and B, are related then we can say all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a relationship between A and B. 
B)  some other variable, C, may be causing both A and B. 
C)  A might be causing B. 
D)  A causes B. 
E)  B might be causing A. 
A)  there is a relationship between A and B. 
B)  some other variable, C, may be causing both A and B. 
C)  A might be causing B. 
D)  A causes B. 
E)  B might be causing A.

Question 2

Alternate-form reliability refers to the degree of reliability within a test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The semi-structured interview can include the flexibility and rapport advantages of an unstructured interview while reducing the problems of subjectivity and bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following are problems with the actuarial approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many of the equations and algorithms found in the literature do not generalize to practice settings. 
B)  Those who endorse it argue that there is no substitute for the clinician's experience and personal judgment in coming to decisions. 
C)  There is often more than one approach to choose from, yielding different results. 
D)  Actuarial decisions are often affected by subjective influences upon decision-making. 
E)  The clinical approach is more efficient in making predictions in a variety of situations. 
A)  Many of the equations and algorithms found in the literature do not generalize to practice settings. 
B)  Those who endorse it argue that there is no substitute for the clinician's experience and personal judgment in coming to decisions. 
C)  There is often more than one approach to choose from, yielding different results. 
D)  Actuarial decisions are often affected by subjective influences upon decision-making. 
E)  The clinical approach is more efficient in making predictions in a variety of situations.

Question 5

According to the text, the most widely used structured clinical interview is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IIIR (SCI
D) . 
B)  Structured Clinical Interview for Psychiatric Illness (SCIPI). 
C)  The Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS-IV). 
D)  The DSM-5. 
E)  Mental Status Examination. 
A)  Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IIIR (SCI
D) . 
B)  Structured Clinical Interview for Psychiatric Illness (SCIPI). 
C)  The Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS-IV). 
D)  The DSM-5. 
E)  Mental Status Examination.

Question 6

List any TWO brain imaging techniques discussed in the text. Briefly describe what kind of information each technique gathers, and how it does so.

Accepted Answer

Electroencephalogram (EEG): uses electro

Question 7

Linda is conducting a study in which neither the subjects nor the experimenters know who is getting medication and who is getting the placebo. This study design is most frequently called a double-unaware design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When evaluating an experiment, one needs to consider its external validity, or

Accepted Answer

A)  the degree to which the results of the study can be generalized to other individuals in different settings. 
B)  the size of the experimental effect reported in the study. 
C)  the degree to which the changes in the independent variables are a result of the manipulation of the dependent variable. 
D)  the degree to which alternative explanations for the results of the study can be ruled out. 
E)  the degree to which the changes in the dependent variables are a result of the manipulation of the independent variable. 
A)  the degree to which the results of the study can be generalized to other individuals in different settings. 
B)  the size of the experimental effect reported in the study. 
C)  the degree to which the changes in the independent variables are a result of the manipulation of the dependent variable. 
D)  the degree to which alternative explanations for the results of the study can be ruled out. 
E)  the degree to which the changes in the dependent variables are a result of the manipulation of the independent variable.

Question 9

When differences in some dependent variable are found to occur as a function of manipulation of the independent variable, a(n) __________ is obtained.

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental effect 
B)  random effect 
C)  pseudo effect 
D)  controlled effect 
E)  correlation 
A)  experimental effect 
B)  random effect 
C)  pseudo effect 
D)  controlled effect 
E)  correlation

Question 10

The Exner system was developed in an attempt to increase the reliability and validity of the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Claire completes a psychological test of personality type twice, the second time 4 weeks after the first. The correlation between her two test scores was very low. Based on this information, the test can be said to exhibit

Accepted Answer

A)  low alternate form reliability. 
B)  low split-half reliability. 
C)  high test-retest reliability. 
D)  low test-retest reliability. 
E)  high alternate form reliability. 
A)  low alternate form reliability. 
B)  low split-half reliability. 
C)  high test-retest reliability. 
D)  low test-retest reliability. 
E)  high alternate form reliability.

Question 12

Briefly define any TWO of the following: face validity, content validity, criterion validity, construct validity.

Accepted Answer

Face validity means that the items on a

Question 13

CT and MRI provide a static image of the brain whereas PET and fMRI produce a dynamic image of the functioning brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Bill is a clinician who feels that when it comes to evaluating and interpreting data about a patient, there is no substitute for the clinician's personal experience and judgment. Bill is most likely endorsing the actuarial approach to prediction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The first widely used intelligence test for adults, the __________, was developed by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Simon Adult Intelligence Scale; Simon 
B)  Adult Intelligence Index; Wechsler 
C)  Stanford-Binet Scale; Stanford 
D)  Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale; Wechsler 
E)  Adult Intelligence Index; Stanford University 
A)  Simon Adult Intelligence Scale; Simon 
B)  Adult Intelligence Index; Wechsler 
C)  Stanford-Binet Scale; Stanford 
D)  Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale; Wechsler 
E)  Adult Intelligence Index; Stanford University

Question 16

Because of the potential confound of shared environment in _____ studies, behavioural geneticists have often turned to other methods such as adoption studies.

Accepted Answer

A)  family 
B)  behavioural genetics 
C)  cross-fostering 
D)  psychological 
E)  adoption 
A)  family 
B)  behavioural genetics 
C)  cross-fostering 
D)  psychological 
E)  adoption

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with observational methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reactivity may compromise validity. 
B)  People may change their behaviour if they know they are being observed or recorded. 
C)  Observers may begin to develop their own theories of behaviours mid-way through the observation. 
D)  Observer drift may occur. 
E)  Observation is expensive in terms of time and scoring procedures. 
A)  Reactivity may compromise validity. 
B)  People may change their behaviour if they know they are being observed or recorded. 
C)  Observers may begin to develop their own theories of behaviours mid-way through the observation. 
D)  Observer drift may occur. 
E)  Observation is expensive in terms of time and scoring procedures.

Question 18

A researcher wants to know to what extent are all the questions within her test measuring the same thing. She can assess this by evaluating __________ the of her test or by using __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  split-half reliability; face validity 
B)  face validity; test-retest reliability 
C)  construct validity; coefficient alpha 
D)  split-half reliability; coefficient alpha 
E)  predictive validity; internal consistency 
A)  split-half reliability; face validity 
B)  face validity; test-retest reliability 
C)  construct validity; coefficient alpha 
D)  split-half reliability; coefficient alpha 
E)  predictive validity; internal consistency

Question 19

The RBANS consists of six subtests: immediate memory, delayed memory, visuo-spatial ability, language, attention, and interpretation bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Psychological assessment is a central component of psychological testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If two variables, A and B, are related then we can say all of the following except

Alternate-form reliability refers to the degree of reliability within a test.

The semi-structured interview can include the flexibility and rapport advantages of an unstructured interview while reducing the problems of subjectivity and bias.

Which of the following are problems with the actuarial approach?

According to the text, the most widely used structured clinical interview is the

List any TWO brain imaging techniques discussed in the text. Briefly describe what kind of information each technique gathers, and how it does so.

Linda is conducting a study in which neither the subjects nor the experimenters know who is getting medication and who is getting the placebo. This study design is most frequently called a double-unaware design.

When evaluating an experiment, one needs to consider its external validity, or

When differences in some dependent variable are found to occur as a function of manipulation of the independent variable, a(n) __________ is obtained.

The Exner system was developed in an attempt to increase the reliability and validity of the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT).

Claire completes a psychological test of personality type twice, the second time 4 weeks after the first. The correlation between her two test scores was very low. Based on this information, the test can be said to exhibit

Briefly define any TWO of the following: face validity, content validity, criterion validity, construct validity.

CT and MRI provide a static image of the brain whereas PET and fMRI produce a dynamic image of the functioning brain.

Bill is a clinician who feels that when it comes to evaluating and interpreting data about a patient, there is no substitute for the clinician's personal experience and judgment. Bill is most likely endorsing the actuarial approach to prediction.

The first widely used intelligence test for adults, the , was developed by .

Because of the potential confound of shared environment in _____ studies, behavioural geneticists have often turned to other methods such as adoption studies.

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with observational methods?

A researcher wants to know to what extent are all the questions within her test measuring the same thing. She can assess this by evaluating the of her test or by using .

The RBANS consists of six subtests: immediate memory, delayed memory, visuo-spatial ability, language, attention, and interpretation bias.

Psychological assessment is a central component of psychological testing.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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Exam 4: Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

If two variables, A and B, are related then we can say all of the following except

Alternate-form reliability refers to the degree of reliability within a test.

The semi-structured interview can include the flexibility and rapport advantages of an unstructured interview while reducing the problems of subjectivity and bias.

Which of the following are problems with the actuarial approach?

According to the text, the most widely used structured clinical interview is the

List any TWO brain imaging techniques discussed in the text. Briefly describe what kind of information each technique gathers, and how it does so.

Linda is conducting a study in which neither the subjects nor the experimenters know who is getting medication and who is getting the placebo. This study design is most frequently called a double-unaware design.

When evaluating an experiment, one needs to consider its external validity, or

When differences in some dependent variable are found to occur as a function of manipulation of the independent variable, a(n) __________ is obtained.

The Exner system was developed in an attempt to increase the reliability and validity of the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT).

Claire completes a psychological test of personality type twice, the second time 4 weeks after the first. The correlation between her two test scores was very low. Based on this information, the test can be said to exhibit

Briefly define any TWO of the following: face validity, content validity, criterion validity, construct validity.

CT and MRI provide a static image of the brain whereas PET and fMRI produce a dynamic image of the functioning brain.

Bill is a clinician who feels that when it comes to evaluating and interpreting data about a patient, there is no substitute for the clinician's personal experience and judgment. Bill is most likely endorsing the actuarial approach to prediction.

The first widely used intelligence test for adults, the __________, was developed by __________.

Because of the potential confound of shared environment in _____ studies, behavioural geneticists have often turned to other methods such as adoption studies.

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with observational methods?

A researcher wants to know to what extent are all the questions within her test measuring the same thing. She can assess this by evaluating __________ the of her test or by using __________.

The RBANS consists of six subtests: immediate memory, delayed memory, visuo-spatial ability, language, attention, and interpretation bias.

Psychological assessment is a central component of psychological testing.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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The first widely used intelligence test for adults, the , was developed by .

A researcher wants to know to what extent are all the questions within her test measuring the same thing. She can assess this by evaluating the of her test or by using .