Exam 2: Assessment, classification, and Treatment of Abnormal Behaviour

Describe the philosophy and techniques of cognitive-behavioural therapy.

Systems of classification of abnormal behaviour date to ________.

The MMPI is an example of a(n)________.

Discuss research concerning the problems of psychologists and other professionals who are given the task of attempting to predict dangerousness.

The accuracy of predicting violence,especially violence in the long term,is improved if clinicians use the ________ Checklist or similar instruments.This checklist was developed by psychologist Robert Hare and his colleagues at the University of British Columbia.

The formula for an IQ is ________.

The major difference between rational-emotive therapists and cognitive therapists is that ________.

The TAT has been used extensively in research on motivation as well as in clinical practice.

Mental health professionals tend to ________ dangerousness in mental health patients.

The fit between one's thoughts and one's feelings referring to the degree to which one's thoughts and feelings are integrated and consistent is what Roger's called ________.

The MMPI was constructed primarily on the basis of ________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three general types of clinical interviews?

Professionals tend to show a consistent ________.

The insanity defence is _____ used,and when it is used,it _____ usually successful.

Lana magnifies the negative events in her life and minimizes her personal accomplishments.Her therapist,who uses a cognitive approach,would refer to these as _________.

It is possible for a defendant to be held competent to stand trial but still be judged not guilty of a crime by reason of insanity.

Each of the following is a criticism of the DSM system EXCEPT ________.

Each of the following is an advantage to computerized clinical interviews,as compared with human interviews,EXCEPT ________.

Unconditional positive regard refers to unconditional ________.

André is asked to keep a diary to record his thoughts and then bring it to his therapy session.This is a technique used in the ________ assessment approach.