Question 1

The results of an MMPI-II assessment give a clinician a DSM-IV diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A clinician has given a client the Rorschach Inkblot Test, and is employing a standardized scoring system created to increase the reliability and validity of the test. They are likely what system?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Murray-Exner system 
B)  the Exner system 
C)  the Exner-Murray system 
D)  the Hunsley system 
E)  the Murray system 
A)  the Murray-Exner system 
B)  the Exner system 
C)  the Exner-Murray system 
D)  the Hunsley system 
E)  the Murray system

Question 4

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 5

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 6

The Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test is the oldest and most commonly used neuropsychological test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In an experiment, the __________ group is exposed to a variable which is manipulated, called the __________ variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  control; dependent 
B)  experimental; dependent 
C)  experimental; control 
D)  control; independent 
E)  experimental; independent 
A)  control; dependent 
B)  experimental; dependent 
C)  experimental; control 
D)  control; independent 
E)  experimental; independent

Question 8

Experimental results concerning the efficacy of a particular treatment are labelled "statistically significant" when

Accepted Answer

A)  it is extremely unlikely that the obtained results could have occurred purely by chance and the treatment has been demonstrated to be likely to work in "real life". 
B)  the treatment results have been compared to non-disturbed samples. 
C)  the treatment has been demonstrated to work in "real life". 
D)  it is extremely unlikely that the obtained results could have occurred purely by chance. 
E)  it is extremely unlikely that the obtained results could have occurred purely by chance and the treatment has been demonstrated to work in "real life". 
A)  it is extremely unlikely that the obtained results could have occurred purely by chance and the treatment has been demonstrated to be likely to work in "real life". 
B)  the treatment results have been compared to non-disturbed samples. 
C)  the treatment has been demonstrated to work in "real life". 
D)  it is extremely unlikely that the obtained results could have occurred purely by chance. 
E)  it is extremely unlikely that the obtained results could have occurred purely by chance and the treatment has been demonstrated to work in "real life".

Question 9

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 10

The Mental Status Examination is the most frequently used structured clinical interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The first scientific study of intellectual functioning was conducted by French psychologist Alfred Binet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There has been a great deal of research, using a wide variety of methods, examining the concordance rates for disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These studies have generally revealed higher concordance rates in __________ than in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  monozygotic twins; adopted relatives 
B)  adopted relatives; biological relatives 
C)  biological relatives; adopted relatives 
D)  dizygotic twins; monozygotic twins 
E)  monozygotic twins; dizygotic twins 
A)  monozygotic twins; adopted relatives 
B)  adopted relatives; biological relatives 
C)  biological relatives; adopted relatives 
D)  dizygotic twins; monozygotic twins 
E)  monozygotic twins; dizygotic twins

Question 13

The typical correlation between IQ scores and academic performance is in the range of

Accepted Answer

A)  .30-.50. 
B)  .50-.70. 
C)  .70-.80. 
D)  .90-1.00. 
E)  0-.30. 
A)  .30-.50. 
B)  .50-.70. 
C)  .70-.80. 
D)  .90-1.00. 
E)  0-.30.

Question 14

According to the text, __________ compares treatment results to non-disturbed samples, in order to evaluate the social validity of a particular treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  social comparison 
B)  experimental significance evaluation 
C)  normative comparison 
D)  clinical significance evaluation 
E)  practical comparison 
A)  social comparison 
B)  experimental significance evaluation 
C)  normative comparison 
D)  clinical significance evaluation 
E)  practical comparison

Question 15

Psychological assessment is a central component of psychological testing:

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

If a neuropsychological test is being used to identify brain a serious and progressive brain disorder that can be treated, then s/he would be MOST concerned about

Accepted Answer

A)  the rate of false positives for the test. 
B)  the specificity of the test. 
C)  the rate of false negatives for the test. 
D)  the face validity of the test. 
E)  the administration time for the test. 
A)  the rate of false positives for the test. 
B)  the specificity of the test. 
C)  the rate of false negatives for the test. 
D)  the face validity of the test. 
E)  the administration time for the test.

Question 18

Walter Mischel argued that personality tests are flawed because

Accepted Answer

A)  people fail to give accurate self-reports because of the response set of social desirability. 
B)  people respond to demand characteristics - they respond as they feel the tester would like them to. 
C)  the concept of personality is an illusion. 
D)  the majority have been shown to have extremely low reliability. 
E)  their flawed assumption that personality characteristics are stable. 
A)  people fail to give accurate self-reports because of the response set of social desirability. 
B)  people respond to demand characteristics - they respond as they feel the tester would like them to. 
C)  the concept of personality is an illusion. 
D)  the majority have been shown to have extremely low reliability. 
E)  their flawed assumption that personality characteristics are stable.

Question 19

Psychologists are usually most interested in correlation coefficients that are greater than or equal to

Accepted Answer

A)  0. 
B)  +1.00. 
C)  +0.30. 
D)  +0.30 or -0.30. 
E)  -0.30. 
A)  0. 
B)  +1.00. 
C)  +0.30. 
D)  +0.30 or -0.30. 
E)  -0.30.

Question 20

The main problem with the Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt test is that it produces many false negatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The results of an MMPI-II assessment give a clinician a DSM-IV diagnosis.

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

A clinician has given a client the Rorschach Inkblot Test, and is employing a standardized scoring system created to increase the reliability and validity of the test. They are likely what system?

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

Which of the following are problems with the actuarial approach?

The Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test is the oldest and most commonly used neuropsychological test.

In an experiment, the group is exposed to a variable which is manipulated, called the variable.

Experimental results concerning the efficacy of a particular treatment are labelled "statistically significant" when

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 Mental Status Examination is the most frequently used structured clinical interview.

The first scientific study of intellectual functioning was conducted by French psychologist Alfred Binet.

There has been a great deal of research, using a wide variety of methods, examining the concordance rates for disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These studies have generally revealed higher concordance rates in than in .

The typical correlation between IQ scores and academic performance is in the range of

According to the text, __________ compares treatment results to non-disturbed samples, in order to evaluate the social validity of a particular treatment.

Psychological assessment is a central component of psychological testing:

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

If a neuropsychological test is being used to identify brain a serious and progressive brain disorder that can be treated, then s/he would be MOST concerned about

Walter Mischel argued that personality tests are flawed because

Psychologists are usually most interested in correlation coefficients that are greater than or equal to

The main problem with the Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt test is that it produces many false negatives.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

Exam 4: Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

The results of an MMPI-II assessment give a clinician a DSM-IV diagnosis.

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

A clinician has given a client the Rorschach Inkblot Test, and is employing a standardized scoring system created to increase the reliability and validity of the test. They are likely what system?

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

Which of the following are problems with the actuarial approach?

The Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test is the oldest and most commonly used neuropsychological test.

In an experiment, the __________ group is exposed to a variable which is manipulated, called the __________ variable.

Experimental results concerning the efficacy of a particular treatment are labelled "statistically significant" when

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 Mental Status Examination is the most frequently used structured clinical interview.

The first scientific study of intellectual functioning was conducted by French psychologist Alfred Binet.

There has been a great deal of research, using a wide variety of methods, examining the concordance rates for disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These studies have generally revealed higher concordance rates in __________ than in __________.

The typical correlation between IQ scores and academic performance is in the range of

According to the text, __________ compares treatment results to non-disturbed samples, in order to evaluate the social validity of a particular treatment.

Psychological assessment is a central component of psychological testing:

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

If a neuropsychological test is being used to identify brain a serious and progressive brain disorder that can be treated, then s/he would be MOST concerned about

Walter Mischel argued that personality tests are flawed because

Psychologists are usually most interested in correlation coefficients that are greater than or equal to

The main problem with the Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt test is that it produces many false negatives.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

In an experiment, the group is exposed to a variable which is manipulated, called the variable.

There has been a great deal of research, using a wide variety of methods, examining the concordance rates for disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These studies have generally revealed higher concordance rates in than in .