Question 1

If a person obtains a similar score on the same test taken twice, the test is said to have internal consistency reliability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Functional MRI (fMRI) differs from ordinary MRI in that

Accepted Answer

A)  fMRI records metabolic changes in the brain. 
B)  ordinary MRI can only be done annually. 
C)  fMRI relies upon other tests to assess brain function. 
D)  ordinary MRI is invasive. 
A)  fMRI records metabolic changes in the brain. 
B)  ordinary MRI can only be done annually. 
C)  fMRI relies upon other tests to assess brain function. 
D)  ordinary MRI is invasive. A

Question 3

The role of family in the development of abnormal behaviour is central to which theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Classical psychoanalytic theories 
B)  Object-relation theories 
C)  Social learning theories 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Classical psychoanalytic theories 
B)  Object-relation theories 
C)  Social learning theories 
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

A study by Bentaleb and colleagues (2002) of auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia found increased metabolic activity in the left primary auditory cortex and the right middle temporal gyrus sing:

Accepted Answer

A)  Computerized axial tomography (CT scan) 
B)  Single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) 
C)  Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
D)  Positron emission tomography (PET scan) 
A)  Computerized axial tomography (CT scan) 
B)  Single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) 
C)  Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
D)  Positron emission tomography (PET scan)

Question 5

An important aspect of behavioural assessment is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  It leads to intervention and evaluation of treatment. 
B)  It helps identify mindful and compliant behaviours. 
C)  It is more valid than self-reflection and self-report. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  It leads to intervention and evaluation of treatment. 
B)  It helps identify mindful and compliant behaviours. 
C)  It is more valid than self-reflection and self-report. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 6

Psychophysiological assessment measures arousal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Overly cohesive families are said to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Engaged 
B)  Enmeshed 
C)  Reciprocally determined 
D)  Over-determined 
A)  Engaged 
B)  Enmeshed 
C)  Reciprocally determined 
D)  Over-determined

Question 8

The Halstead-Reitan and Luria-Nebraska are specific types of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality inventories 
B)  Intelligence tests 
C)  Neuropsychological assessments 
D)  Neurological procedures 
A)  Personality inventories 
B)  Intelligence tests 
C)  Neuropsychological assessments 
D)  Neurological procedures

Question 9

The MMPI is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  projective test. 
B)  personality inventory. 
C)  intelligence test. 
D)  structured clinical interview. 
A)  projective test. 
B)  personality inventory. 
C)  intelligence test. 
D)  structured clinical interview.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about biological assessments?

Accepted Answer

A)  They lead to more accurate diagnosis of psychopathology 
B)  They are the basis of psychopathological diagnosis 
C)  They help establish psychopathological diagnosis 
D)  A and C only 
A)  They lead to more accurate diagnosis of psychopathology 
B)  They are the basis of psychopathological diagnosis 
C)  They help establish psychopathological diagnosis 
D)  A and C only

Question 11

Lack of awareness of assessment techniques is one reason clinicians do not engage in evidence-based assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Two people of the same age, Sarah and Linda, were administered the Luria-Nebraska neuropsychological test battery. Sarah graduated with a Ph.D., while Linda did not complete high school. Assuming all other factors equal, the scores they receive on the Luria-Nebraska

Accepted Answer

A)  should differ. Sarah should score higher based on education. 
B)  should differ. Linda should score higher as it is not based on education. 
C)  should not differ since it controls for education level. 
D)  It is impossible to predict the differences. 
A)  should differ. Sarah should score higher based on education. 
B)  should differ. Linda should score higher as it is not based on education. 
C)  should not differ since it controls for education level. 
D)  It is impossible to predict the differences.

Question 13

CT and MRI scans can assess for structural damage in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Clinical assessment is a completely objective process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a structured interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  MMPI 
B)  SCID 
C)  TAT 
D)  Rorschach 
A)  MMPI 
B)  SCID 
C)  TAT 
D)  Rorschach

Question 16

The stimulus materials in the Thematic Apperception Test are ambiguous to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase the likelihood that the individual is giving responses that unconsciously mediated 
B)  Increase precision 
C)  Increase rapport 
D)  Create discomfort in the client and thereby encourage a closer relationship with the therapist 
A)  Increase the likelihood that the individual is giving responses that unconsciously mediated 
B)  Increase precision 
C)  Increase rapport 
D)  Create discomfort in the client and thereby encourage a closer relationship with the therapist

Question 17

Diagnosis and clinical assessment differ in that

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical assessment asks broader questions. 
B)  clinical assessment criteria are more clearly defined. 
C)  diagnosis establishes the cause of the problem. 
D)  diagnosis can only be done by someone with medical training. 
A)  clinical assessment asks broader questions. 
B)  clinical assessment criteria are more clearly defined. 
C)  diagnosis establishes the cause of the problem. 
D)  diagnosis can only be done by someone with medical training.

Question 18

Traditionally ignored in original intelligence tests, there is growing interest in __________ aspects of intelligence to predict future success.

Accepted Answer

A)  academic achievement 
B)  abstract reasoning 
C)  social comprehension 
D)  emotional 
A)  academic achievement 
B)  abstract reasoning 
C)  social comprehension 
D)  emotional

Question 19

A study by Malla and colleagues (2002) found enlarged ventricles and cortical sulci in first-episode schizophrenia patients using which of the following methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computerized axial tomography (CT scan) 
B)  Single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) 
C)  Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
D)  Positron emission tomography (PET scan) 
A)  Computerized axial tomography (CT scan) 
B)  Single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) 
C)  Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
D)  Positron emission tomography (PET scan)

Question 20

According to Meyer's (2004) meta-analytic review about the reliability and validity of projective tests, they:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are significantly less reliable and valid than other psychological tests 
B)  Are not appropriate for use in the courtroom 
C)  Are not noticeably deficient relative to other assessment procedures 
D)  Should only be used by clinicians trained in the psychodynamic paradigm 
A)  Are significantly less reliable and valid than other psychological tests 
B)  Are not appropriate for use in the courtroom 
C)  Are not noticeably deficient relative to other assessment procedures 
D)  Should only be used by clinicians trained in the psychodynamic paradigm

If a person obtains a similar score on the same test taken twice, the test is said to have internal consistency reliability.

Functional MRI (fMRI) differs from ordinary MRI in that

The role of family in the development of abnormal behaviour is central to which theories?

A study by Bentaleb and colleagues (2002) of auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia found increased metabolic activity in the left primary auditory cortex and the right middle temporal gyrus sing:

An important aspect of behavioural assessment is that:

Psychophysiological assessment measures arousal.

Overly cohesive families are said to be:

The Halstead-Reitan and Luria-Nebraska are specific types of:

The MMPI is an example of a(n)

Which of the following is true about biological assessments?

Lack of awareness of assessment techniques is one reason clinicians do not engage in evidence-based assessment.

Two people of the same age, Sarah and Linda, were administered the Luria-Nebraska neuropsychological test battery. Sarah graduated with a Ph.D., while Linda did not complete high school. Assuming all other factors equal, the scores they receive on the Luria-Nebraska

CT and MRI scans can assess for structural damage in the brain.

Clinical assessment is a completely objective process.

Which of the following is a structured interview?

The stimulus materials in the Thematic Apperception Test are ambiguous to:

Diagnosis and clinical assessment differ in that

Traditionally ignored in original intelligence tests, there is growing interest in __________ aspects of intelligence to predict future success.

A study by Malla and colleagues (2002) found enlarged ventricles and cortical sulci in first-episode schizophrenia patients using which of the following methods?

According to Meyer's (2004) meta-analytic review about the reliability and validity of projective tests, they:

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

Outcomes And Issues In Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 3: Clinical Assessment

If a person obtains a similar score on the same test taken twice, the test is said to have internal consistency reliability.

Functional MRI (fMRI) differs from ordinary MRI in that

The role of family in the development of abnormal behaviour is central to which theories?

A study by Bentaleb and colleagues (2002) of auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia found increased metabolic activity in the left primary auditory cortex and the right middle temporal gyrus sing:

An important aspect of behavioural assessment is that:

Psychophysiological assessment measures arousal.

Overly cohesive families are said to be:

The Halstead-Reitan and Luria-Nebraska are specific types of:

The MMPI is an example of a(n)

Which of the following is true about biological assessments?

Lack of awareness of assessment techniques is one reason clinicians do not engage in evidence-based assessment.

Two people of the same age, Sarah and Linda, were administered the Luria-Nebraska neuropsychological test battery. Sarah graduated with a Ph.D., while Linda did not complete high school. Assuming all other factors equal, the scores they receive on the Luria-Nebraska

CT and MRI scans can assess for structural damage in the brain.

Clinical assessment is a completely objective process.

Which of the following is a structured interview?

The stimulus materials in the Thematic Apperception Test are ambiguous to:

Diagnosis and clinical assessment differ in that

Traditionally ignored in original intelligence tests, there is growing interest in __________ aspects of intelligence to predict future success.

A study by Malla and colleagues (2002) found enlarged ventricles and cortical sulci in first-episode schizophrenia patients using which of the following methods?

According to Meyer's (2004) meta-analytic review about the reliability and validity of projective tests, they:

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

Outcomes And Issues In Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters