Question 1

Specific Trait Inventories enable clinicians to:

Accepted Answer

A) Aid research in causes of psychopathology 
B) Predict behaviours 
C) Aid in case formulation 
D) Avoid cultural bias 
A) Aid research in causes of psychopathology 
B) Predict behaviours 
C) Aid in case formulation 
D) Avoid cultural bias

Question 2

Scores on a test such as the Clark-Beck Obsessive Compulsive inventory (Clark & Beck,2003)(CBOCI)can be used to estimate the probability with which a client might meet DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for

Accepted Answer

A) OCD 
B) Generalised anxiety disorder 
C) Depression 
D) Panic disorder 
A) OCD 
B) Generalised anxiety disorder 
C) Depression 
D) Panic disorder

Question 3

Hypothetical constructs are factors that are:

Accepted Answer

A) Not directly observable 
B) Psychopathologies based in the hypothalamus 
C) Disorders based on bodily sensations 
D) Somatic interventions 
A) Not directly observable 
B) Psychopathologies based in the hypothalamus 
C) Disorders based on bodily sensations 
D) Somatic interventions

Question 4

Inter-rater reliability refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) The degree to which two clinicians will agree on interpretation or scoring of a test 
B) The degree to which two tests measure the same construct 
C) The degree to which a clinician can predict future behaviour 
D) The degree to which the items in the test relate to each other 
A) The degree to which two clinicians will agree on interpretation or scoring of a test 
B) The degree to which two tests measure the same construct 
C) The degree to which a clinician can predict future behaviour 
D) The degree to which the items in the test relate to each other

Question 5

Confirmatory bias refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) Clinicians ignore information that does not support their hypothesis 
B) Clinicians ignore information that does not support their stereotypes 
C) Clinicians interpret ambiguous information as supporting their hypothesis 
D) All of the above 
A) Clinicians ignore information that does not support their hypothesis 
B) Clinicians ignore information that does not support their stereotypes 
C) Clinicians interpret ambiguous information as supporting their hypothesis 
D) All of the above

Question 6

The Rorschach test can be a valid and reliable test for the detection of thought disorders that may be indicative of which psychopathology?

Accepted Answer

A) Anxiety 
B) Depression 
C) Phobias 
D) Schizophrenia 
A) Anxiety 
B) Depression 
C) Phobias 
D) Schizophrenia

Question 7

PET scans enable:

Accepted Answer

A) Measurement of both brain structure and function 
B) Three dimensional picture of the brain 
C) Two dimensional picture of the brain 
D) Pictures of chemical activity in the brain 
A) Measurement of both brain structure and function 
B) Three dimensional picture of the brain 
C) Two dimensional picture of the brain 
D) Pictures of chemical activity in the brain

Question 8

The popularity of projective tests has declined steadily over the years.There are a number of reasons for this.Which of the following is one of these?

Accepted Answer

A) Such tests are mainly based on revealing information that is relevant to psychodynamic approaches to psychopathology. 
B) Though standardised procedures for scoring projective tests have developed over recent years,the reliability of such tests is still disappointingly low 
C) Even with highly standardised scoring methods,some projective tests such as the Rorschach Test often result in psychopathology being inferred when other evidence for such a conclusion is sparse. 
D) All of the above 
A) Such tests are mainly based on revealing information that is relevant to psychodynamic approaches to psychopathology. 
B) Though standardised procedures for scoring projective tests have developed over recent years,the reliability of such tests is still disappointingly low 
C) Even with highly standardised scoring methods,some projective tests such as the Rorschach Test often result in psychopathology being inferred when other evidence for such a conclusion is sparse. 
D) All of the above

Question 9

The psychometric approach is used to measure:

Accepted Answer

A) Psychopathology symptoms 
B) Intelligence 
C) Neurological or cognitive deficits 
D) All of the above 
A) Psychopathology symptoms 
B) Intelligence 
C) Neurological or cognitive deficits 
D) All of the above

Question 10

Structured interviews can also be used to determine overall levels of psychological and intellectual functioning,especially in:

Accepted Answer

A) Older adolescents 
B) Diverse cultural populations 
C) People who are resistant to chemical therapies 
D) Older people suffering from degenerative disorders 
A) Older adolescents 
B) Diverse cultural populations 
C) People who are resistant to chemical therapies 
D) Older people suffering from degenerative disorders

Question 11

Self-monitoring is a form of clinical observation involving:

Accepted Answer

A) Clients observing and recording their own behaviour 
B) Clients measuring their own galvanic skin responses 
C) Clients measuring their own heart rate 
D) Clients recording their dreams 
A) Clients observing and recording their own behaviour 
B) Clients measuring their own galvanic skin responses 
C) Clients measuring their own heart rate 
D) Clients recording their dreams

Question 12

A psychophysiological test measures:

Accepted Answer

A) Increased activity in the sympathetic nervous system 
B) Changes in heart rate 
C) Changes in blood pressure 
D) All of the above 
A) Increased activity in the sympathetic nervous system 
B) Changes in heart rate 
C) Changes in blood pressure 
D) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following cognitive constructs is not thought to play a role in OCD?

Accepted Answer

A) Intolerance of uncertainty 
B) Beliefs about inflated responsibility 
C) Control of thoughts 
D) Underestimation of personal ability 
A) Intolerance of uncertainty 
B) Beliefs about inflated responsibility 
C) Control of thoughts 
D) Underestimation of personal ability

Question 14

IQ tests are limited in their application as they do not account for:

Accepted Answer

A) Cross cultural differences 
B) Mathematical ability 
C) Reading ability 
D) Manual dexterity 
A) Cross cultural differences 
B) Mathematical ability 
C) Reading ability 
D) Manual dexterity

Question 15

Which of the following is not true of IQ tests?

Accepted Answer

A) High test re-test reliability 
B) High internal consistency 
C) Good validity 
D) Good predictor of behaviour 
A) High test re-test reliability 
B) High internal consistency 
C) Good validity 
D) Good predictor of behaviour

Question 16

Cultural anomalies can be identified in a number of different ways.Some ethnic groups score differently on assessment tests than others.

Accepted Answer

A) American Asians tend to score significantly higher on most scales of the MMPI than white Americans 
B) Black Americans have a higher rate of diagnosis of disorders such as alcoholism or schizophrenia 
C) White Americans are more likely to be given a diagnosis of major depression 
D) All of the above 
A) American Asians tend to score significantly higher on most scales of the MMPI than white Americans 
B) Black Americans have a higher rate of diagnosis of disorders such as alcoholism or schizophrenia 
C) White Americans are more likely to be given a diagnosis of major depression 
D) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following are not measured by psychological tests?

Accepted Answer

A) Intelligence 
B) Cognitive deficits 
C) Neurological deficits 
D) Unconscious intentions 
A) Intelligence 
B) Cognitive deficits 
C) Neurological deficits 
D) Unconscious intentions

Question 18

Lie detectors use what in an attempt to identify whether an individual is lying:

Accepted Answer

A) Autonomic responding 
B) EEG 
C) Motor responding 
D) Pre-conscious intentions 
A) Autonomic responding 
B) EEG 
C) Motor responding 
D) Pre-conscious intentions

Question 19

Clinicians will usually employ a battery of tests when assessing for possible neurological deficits and in this overall assessment is the use of neurological tests that measure which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Cognitive performance 
B) Perceptual performance 
C) Motor performance 
D) All of the above (
A)  
A) Cognitive performance 
B) Perceptual performance 
C) Motor performance 
D) All of the above (
A)

Question 20

Which of the following are considered to be important components of case formulation?

Accepted Answer

A) Creating a list of the client's problems 
B) Identifying and describing the underlying psychological mechanisms that might be mediating a client's problems 
C) Developing a scheme of treatment based on explanations and obstacles to treatment 
D) All of the above 
A) Creating a list of the client's problems 
B) Identifying and describing the underlying psychological mechanisms that might be mediating a client's problems 
C) Developing a scheme of treatment based on explanations and obstacles to treatment 
D) All of the above

Specific Trait Inventories enable clinicians to:

Scores on a test such as the Clark-Beck Obsessive Compulsive inventory (Clark & Beck,2003)(CBOCI)can be used to estimate the probability with which a client might meet DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for

Hypothetical constructs are factors that are:

Inter-rater reliability refers to:

Confirmatory bias refers to:

The Rorschach test can be a valid and reliable test for the detection of thought disorders that may be indicative of which psychopathology?

PET scans enable:

The popularity of projective tests has declined steadily over the years.There are a number of reasons for this.Which of the following is one of these?

The psychometric approach is used to measure:

Structured interviews can also be used to determine overall levels of psychological and intellectual functioning,especially in:

Self-monitoring is a form of clinical observation involving:

A psychophysiological test measures:

Which of the following cognitive constructs is not thought to play a role in OCD?

IQ tests are limited in their application as they do not account for:

Which of the following is not true of IQ tests?

Cultural anomalies can be identified in a number of different ways.Some ethnic groups score differently on assessment tests than others.

Which of the following are not measured by psychological tests?

Lie detectors use what in an attempt to identify whether an individual is lying:

Clinicians will usually employ a battery of tests when assessing for possible neurological deficits and in this overall assessment is the use of neurological tests that measure which of the following?

Which of the following are considered to be important components of case formulation?

Introducing Psychopathology: Concepts, Paradigms and Practices

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Treating Psychopathology

Clinical Practice

Anxiety and Stressor-Related Problems

Depression and Mood Disorders

Experiencing Psychosis: Schizophrenia Spectrum Problems

Substance Use Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual and Gender Problems

Personality Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders

Dissociative Experiences

Neurocognitive Disorders

Childhood and Adolescent Psychological Problems

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Exam 2: Classification and Assessment in Clinical Psychology

Specific Trait Inventories enable clinicians to:

Scores on a test such as the Clark-Beck Obsessive Compulsive inventory (Clark & Beck,2003)(CBOCI)can be used to estimate the probability with which a client might meet DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for

Hypothetical constructs are factors that are:

Inter-rater reliability refers to:

Confirmatory bias refers to:

The Rorschach test can be a valid and reliable test for the detection of thought disorders that may be indicative of which psychopathology?

PET scans enable:

The popularity of projective tests has declined steadily over the years.There are a number of reasons for this.Which of the following is one of these?

The psychometric approach is used to measure:

Structured interviews can also be used to determine overall levels of psychological and intellectual functioning,especially in:

Self-monitoring is a form of clinical observation involving:

A psychophysiological test measures:

Which of the following cognitive constructs is not thought to play a role in OCD?

IQ tests are limited in their application as they do not account for:

Which of the following is not true of IQ tests?

Cultural anomalies can be identified in a number of different ways.Some ethnic groups score differently on assessment tests than others.

Which of the following are not measured by psychological tests?

Lie detectors use what in an attempt to identify whether an individual is lying:

Clinicians will usually employ a battery of tests when assessing for possible neurological deficits and in this overall assessment is the use of neurological tests that measure which of the following?

Which of the following are considered to be important components of case formulation?

Introducing Psychopathology: Concepts, Paradigms and Practices

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Treating Psychopathology

Clinical Practice

Anxiety and Stressor-Related Problems

Depression and Mood Disorders

Experiencing Psychosis: Schizophrenia Spectrum Problems

Substance Use Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual and Gender Problems

Personality Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders

Dissociative Experiences

Neurocognitive Disorders

Childhood and Adolescent Psychological Problems

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Filters