Question 1

The validity scales of the MMPI-2 are a measure of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the test-taking attitudes of the client 
B)  depression 
C)  anxiety 
D)  antisocial tendencies 
A)  the test-taking attitudes of the client 
B)  depression 
C)  anxiety 
D)  antisocial tendencies A

Question 2

______ include unambiguous test items, offer clients a limited range of responses, and have clear scoring guidelines.

Accepted Answer

A)  Projective personality tests 
B)  Objective personality tests 
C)  Sentence completion tests 
D)  Naturalistic observation techniques 
A)  Projective personality tests 
B)  Objective personality tests 
C)  Sentence completion tests 
D)  Naturalistic observation techniques B

Question 3

How does behavioral assessment differ from the traditional approach personality assessment approach?

Accepted Answer

The behavioral assessment approach rejects the assumptions that personality is a stable, internal construct; that assessment of personality requires a high degree of inference; and that client behaviors are signs of underlying issues. Instead, behavioral assessment views client behaviors as samples of the problem itself, not signs of underlying problems. Inference should be minimized, so rather than projective or objective measures (all indirect), behavioral assessors prefer direct observation. Also, behavioral assessors emphasize external factors over internal factors as causes of behavior.

Question 4

The original MMPI and the MMPI-2 both feature ______ clinical scales.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  30 
A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  30

Question 5

Who are Starke Hathaway and J. C. McKinley?

Accepted Answer

A)  authors of the original MMPI 
B)  developers of the most widely used scoring system for the Rorschach Inkblot Method 
C)  creators of the Thematic Apperception Test 
D)  authors of the NEO Personality Inventory 
A)  authors of the original MMPI 
B)  developers of the most widely used scoring system for the Rorschach Inkblot Method 
C)  creators of the Thematic Apperception Test 
D)  authors of the NEO Personality Inventory

Question 6

Which of the following is not a clinical scale on the MMPI and MMPI-2?

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  mania 
C)  paranoia 
D)  self-acceptance 
A)  depression 
B)  mania 
C)  paranoia 
D)  self-acceptance

Question 7

______ created a comprehensive scoring system for the Rorschach Inkblot Method.

Accepted Answer

A)  Herman Rorschach 
B)  John Exner 
C)  Aaron Beck 
D)  Theodore Millon 
A)  Herman Rorschach 
B)  John Exner 
C)  Aaron Beck 
D)  Theodore Millon

Question 8

The Rorschach Inkblot Method ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  contains a total of 10 inkblots 
B)  is an objective personality test 
C)  was created after the creation of the original MMPI 
D)  features inkblots created by John Exner 
A)  contains a total of 10 inkblots 
B)  is an objective personality test 
C)  was created after the creation of the original MMPI 
D)  features inkblots created by John Exner

Question 9

Unlike lengthier personality tests that provide a broad overview of personality, the ______ is briefer and more targeted toward a single characteristic.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rorschach Inkblot Method 
B)  NEO Personality Inventory 
C)  Beck Depression Inventory-II 
D)  Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 
A)  Rorschach Inkblot Method 
B)  NEO Personality Inventory 
C)  Beck Depression Inventory-II 
D)  Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2

Question 10

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The PAI emphasizes psychopathology and problem behaviors. 
B)  There is a version of the PAI that can be used for clients as young as 12. 
C)  The PAI consists of 221 items and includes 21 different scales. 
D)  The PAI offers four different responses: totally false, slightly true, mainly true, and very true. 
A)  The PAI emphasizes psychopathology and problem behaviors. 
B)  There is a version of the PAI that can be used for clients as young as 12. 
C)  The PAI consists of 221 items and includes 21 different scales. 
D)  The PAI offers four different responses: totally false, slightly true, mainly true, and very true.

Question 11

A client who scores very high on the clinical scale called "Psychopathic Deviate" on the MMPI-2 is most likely to receive a diagnosis of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  major depressive disorder 
B)  antisocial personality disorder 
C)  borderline personality disorder 
D)  specific phobia 
A)  major depressive disorder 
B)  antisocial personality disorder 
C)  borderline personality disorder 
D)  specific phobia

Question 12

The practice of evidence-based assessment is characterized by the selection of tests ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  with sufficient normative data and strong reliability and validity 
B)  with acceptable reliability and validity 
C)  that are based on the projective hypothesis 
D)  that are endorsed by the American Psychological Association 
A)  with sufficient normative data and strong reliability and validity 
B)  with acceptable reliability and validity 
C)  that are based on the projective hypothesis 
D)  that are endorsed by the American Psychological Association

Question 13

The Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-IV (MCMI-IV) emphasizes ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  personality disorders 
B)  psychotic disorders 
C)  normal personality traits 
D)  nonverbal intelligence 
A)  personality disorders 
B)  psychotic disorders 
C)  normal personality traits 
D)  nonverbal intelligence

Question 14

Dr. Johnson is asked to assess Martha. He decides he will administer the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 because he knows it is well-supported by research. In this situation, Dr. Johnson is practicing ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  multimethod assessment. 
B)  culturally competent assessment. 
C)  evidence-based assessment. 
D)  ethically validated assessment. 
A)  multimethod assessment. 
B)  culturally competent assessment. 
C)  evidence-based assessment. 
D)  ethically validated assessment.

Question 15

The most frequently cited shortcoming of projective personality tests centers on the fact that projective personality tests ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  typically take much longer to administer than objective personality tests 
B)  cannot be used with child clients 
C)  rely more heavily on the psychologist's unique way of scoring and interpreting results than objective tests, which limits their reliability and validity 
D)  force clients into a restricted range of responses to a greater extent than objective personality tests 
A)  typically take much longer to administer than objective personality tests 
B)  cannot be used with child clients 
C)  rely more heavily on the psychologist's unique way of scoring and interpreting results than objective tests, which limits their reliability and validity 
D)  force clients into a restricted range of responses to a greater extent than objective personality tests

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an example of an objective personality test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality Assessment Inventory 
B)  NEO Personality Inventory 
C)  Thematic Apperception Test 
D)  Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory 
A)  Personality Assessment Inventory 
B)  NEO Personality Inventory 
C)  Thematic Apperception Test 
D)  Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory

Question 17

______ is a test-construction method that involves identifying distinct groups of people, asking all of them to respond to the same test items, and comparing responses between the groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  Empirical criterion keying 
B)  Logarithmic modeling 
C)  Factor analysis 
D)  Comparative group coding 
A)  Empirical criterion keying 
B)  Logarithmic modeling 
C)  Factor analysis 
D)  Comparative group coding

Question 18

During the ______, an adult patient is asked to tell stories about a series of cards, each featuring an ambiguous interpersonal scene.

Accepted Answer

Thematic A

Question 19

The MMPI-A is an ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  alternate form of the MMPI-2 intended for adults who have previously taken the test 
B)  auditory version of the MMPI-2 intended for individuals whose reading level falls below the demands of the test 
C)  abbreviated form of the MMPI-2 with approximately half the items of the MMPI-2 
D)  adolescent version of the MMPI-2 intended for clients aged 14-18 years 
A)  alternate form of the MMPI-2 intended for adults who have previously taken the test 
B)  auditory version of the MMPI-2 intended for individuals whose reading level falls below the demands of the test 
C)  abbreviated form of the MMPI-2 with approximately half the items of the MMPI-2 
D)  adolescent version of the MMPI-2 intended for clients aged 14-18 years

Question 20

Naturalistic observation is most likely to be practiced by a clinical psychologist who endorses ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  projective personality tests 
B)  objective personality tests that emphasize normal personality traits 
C)  behavioral assessment 
D)  objective personality tests that emphasize abnormal or psychopathological aspects of personality 
A)  projective personality tests 
B)  objective personality tests that emphasize normal personality traits 
C)  behavioral assessment 
D)  objective personality tests that emphasize abnormal or psychopathological aspects of personality

The validity scales of the MMPI-2 are a measure of ______.

______ include unambiguous test items, offer clients a limited range of responses, and have clear scoring guidelines.

How does behavioral assessment differ from the traditional approach personality assessment approach?

The original MMPI and the MMPI-2 both feature ______ clinical scales.

Who are Starke Hathaway and J. C. McKinley?

Which of the following is not a clinical scale on the MMPI and MMPI-2?

______ created a comprehensive scoring system for the Rorschach Inkblot Method.

The Rorschach Inkblot Method ______.

Unlike lengthier personality tests that provide a broad overview of personality, the ______ is briefer and more targeted toward a single characteristic.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A client who scores very high on the clinical scale called "Psychopathic Deviate" on the MMPI-2 is most likely to receive a diagnosis of ______.

The practice of evidence-based assessment is characterized by the selection of tests ______.

The Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-IV (MCMI-IV) emphasizes ______.

Dr. Johnson is asked to assess Martha. He decides he will administer the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 because he knows it is well-supported by research. In this situation, Dr. Johnson is practicing ______.

The most frequently cited shortcoming of projective personality tests centers on the fact that projective personality tests ______.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an objective personality test?

______ is a test-construction method that involves identifying distinct groups of people, asking all of them to respond to the same test items, and comparing responses between the groups.

During the ______, an adult patient is asked to tell stories about a series of cards, each featuring an ambiguous interpersonal scene.

The MMPI-A is an ______.

Naturalistic observation is most likely to be practiced by a clinical psychologist who endorses ______.

Clinical Psychology: Definition and Training

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Current Controversies and Directions in Clinical Psychology

Diversity and Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology

Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology

Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification Issues: Dsm-5 and More

The Clinical Interview

Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment

General Issues in Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Behavior Therapy

Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Group and Family Therapy

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

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Exam 10: Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment

The validity scales of the MMPI-2 are a measure of ______.

______ include unambiguous test items, offer clients a limited range of responses, and have clear scoring guidelines.

How does behavioral assessment differ from the traditional approach personality assessment approach?

The original MMPI and the MMPI-2 both feature ______ clinical scales.

Who are Starke Hathaway and J. C. McKinley?

Which of the following is not a clinical scale on the MMPI and MMPI-2?

______ created a comprehensive scoring system for the Rorschach Inkblot Method.

The Rorschach Inkblot Method ______.

Unlike lengthier personality tests that provide a broad overview of personality, the ______ is briefer and more targeted toward a single characteristic.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A client who scores very high on the clinical scale called "Psychopathic Deviate" on the MMPI-2 is most likely to receive a diagnosis of ______.

The practice of evidence-based assessment is characterized by the selection of tests ______.

The Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-IV (MCMI-IV) emphasizes ______.

Dr. Johnson is asked to assess Martha. He decides he will administer the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 because he knows it is well-supported by research. In this situation, Dr. Johnson is practicing ______.

The most frequently cited shortcoming of projective personality tests centers on the fact that projective personality tests ______.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an objective personality test?

______ is a test-construction method that involves identifying distinct groups of people, asking all of them to respond to the same test items, and comparing responses between the groups.

During the ______, an adult patient is asked to tell stories about a series of cards, each featuring an ambiguous interpersonal scene.

The MMPI-A is an ______.

Naturalistic observation is most likely to be practiced by a clinical psychologist who endorses ______.

Clinical Psychology: Definition and Training

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Current Controversies and Directions in Clinical Psychology

Diversity and Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology

Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology

Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification Issues: Dsm-5 and More

The Clinical Interview

Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment

General Issues in Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Behavior Therapy

Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Group and Family Therapy

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Health Psychology

Forensic Psychology

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