Exam 4: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

A clinical psychologist notes that a client wears his clothes inside out, that his hair is matted, and there is dirt under his fingernails. This information is known as ________

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Question 21

What are the pros and cons of projective and objective personality tests?

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Question 22

Psychological tests ________

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Question 23

One advantage of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) over the CAT scan is that the MRI ________

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Question 24

When a psychologist is informed of the issues involved in multicultural assessment, this is known as __________.

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Question 25

________should always be addressed before developing any assessment or treatment plans for clients.

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Question 26

What would determine whether the WISC-IV or the WAIS-IV is used to test intelligence?

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Question 27

A key feature of the MMPI-2 is that ________

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Question 28

Which of the following is a type of test that tries to find ways in which a person's personality and past experiences cause them to understand and perceive their world?

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Question 29

Some psychological tests may not elicit valid information from a client who is part of a minority group. This may mean the psychological test has ________

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Question 30

A behaviorally oriented clinician tells her alcohol-dependent client: "Here is a checklist I want you to fill out each day. Whenever you feel you need a drink, you should indicate what you were thinking, where you were, who you were with, and whether you went ahead and drank." What procedure is the clinician using?

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Question 31

Which of the following is a true statement about assessment and professional orientation?

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Question 32

There are two general categories of psychological tests used in clinical practice. They are ________

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Question 33

Why was the MMPI-2 needed?

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Question 34

The projective test called the __________ is the inkblot test used in personality assessments.

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Question 35

Which of the following is a projective testing method that has been adapted for computer interpretation?

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Question 36

Dr. Kim is a psychologist who uses a number of tests to measure a person's cognitive, perceptual, and motor performance to detect brain damage. Dr. Kim is probably a specialist in using ________

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Question 37

Which of the following is not a reason for using rating scales in clinical observation and self reports?

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Question 38

The need for rapport between a clinician and a client means ________

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Question 39

What role does the social context play in assessment?

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A clinical psychologist notes that a client wears his clothes inside out, that his hair is matted, and there is dirt under his fingernails. This information is known as ________

What are the pros and cons of projective and objective personality tests?

Psychological tests ________

One advantage of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) over the CAT scan is that the MRI ________

When a psychologist is informed of the issues involved in multicultural assessment, this is known as __________.

________should always be addressed before developing any assessment or treatment plans for clients.

What would determine whether the WISC-IV or the WAIS-IV is used to test intelligence?

A key feature of the MMPI-2 is that ________

Which of the following is a type of test that tries to find ways in which a person's personality and past experiences cause them to understand and perceive their world?

Some psychological tests may not elicit valid information from a client who is part of a minority group. This may mean the psychological test has ________

Which of the following is a true statement about assessment and professional orientation?

There are two general categories of psychological tests used in clinical practice. They are ________

Why was the MMPI-2 needed?

The projective test called the __________ is the inkblot test used in personality assessments.

Which of the following is a projective testing method that has been adapted for computer interpretation?

Dr. Kim is a psychologist who uses a number of tests to measure a person's cognitive, perceptual, and motor performance to detect brain damage. Dr. Kim is probably a specialist in using ________

Which of the following is not a reason for using rating scales in clinical observation and self reports?

The need for rapport between a clinician and a client means ________

What role does the social context play in assessment?

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