Question 1

The reliability of the assessment interview may be enhanced by the use of ________

Accepted Answer

A)  a flexible, open-ended interview rather than a structured interview. 
B)  the TAT. 
C)  the Rorschach test. 
D)  rating scales. 
A)  a flexible, open-ended interview rather than a structured interview. 
B)  the TAT. 
C)  the Rorschach test. 
D)  rating scales.

Question 2

Which of the following demonstrates reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)  An IQ test is effective in predicting the academic performance of both males and females. 
B)  Scores on an IQ test are not affected by mood. 
C)  Scores on two different intelligence tests are highly correlated. 
D)  When an IQ test is administered to the same person repeatedly, the results do not differ. 
A)  An IQ test is effective in predicting the academic performance of both males and females. 
B)  Scores on an IQ test are not affected by mood. 
C)  Scores on two different intelligence tests are highly correlated. 
D)  When an IQ test is administered to the same person repeatedly, the results do not differ.

Question 3

What is a projective test?

Accepted Answer

A projective test is a test designed to

Question 4

What is comorbidity?

Accepted Answer

Comorbidity refers to the occu

Question 5

Computers are excellent devices for storing information on large numbers of people's characteristics and test score patterns. Whenever a person turns up with a specific test score pattern, the computer can print out an appropriate description. This illustrates ________

Accepted Answer

A)  actuarial procedures. 
B)  content interpretation. 
C)  rational analysis. 
D)  factor analysis. 
A)  actuarial procedures. 
B)  content interpretation. 
C)  rational analysis. 
D)  factor analysis.

Question 6

Shondra is in fourth grade and has been having trouble sitting still and remaining focused on her schoolwork. Her teacher speaks with her parents about this, and suggests they see a clinician for an assessment. What is one problem with the DSM system that would make her parents reluctant to send her for an assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The diagnosis would become a label that would stick with Shondra. 
B)  The diagnosis would not provide information on current functioning. 
C)  The diagnosis would not provide enough information for treatment. 
D)  The diagnosis would be a temporary measure that would not identify maladaptive behaviors. 
A)  The diagnosis would become a label that would stick with Shondra. 
B)  The diagnosis would not provide information on current functioning. 
C)  The diagnosis would not provide enough information for treatment. 
D)  The diagnosis would be a temporary measure that would not identify maladaptive behaviors.

Question 7

In DSM-5, criteria for Persistent Depressive Disorder combines criteria from Dysthymic Disorder and which other disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generalized Anxiety Disorder 
B)  Chronic Major Depression 
C)  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 
D)  Specific Phobia 
A)  Generalized Anxiety Disorder 
B)  Chronic Major Depression 
C)  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 
D)  Specific Phobia

Question 8

"Projective" and "objective" are two types of ________ tests.

Accepted Answer

A)  neuropsychological 
B)  intelligence 
C)  personality 
D)  psychodynamically oriented 
A)  neuropsychological 
B)  intelligence 
C)  personality 
D)  psychodynamically oriented

Question 9

Dr. Vera says, "It may only provide a limited view of a person's problems, but it is important for planning appropriate treatment. Administratively, it is essential so that a facility can know what kinds of problems clients need help with. Even if we don't want to do it, insurance claims require it." What is Dr. Vera is referring to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formal diagnosis 
B)  Screening activities 
C)  Taking a personal history 
D)  Assessment 
A)  Formal diagnosis 
B)  Screening activities 
C)  Taking a personal history 
D)  Assessment

Question 10

Which of the following statements about projective tests is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpretation is based on standardized criteria 
B)  Client responses are limited to closed-ended responses 
C)  They require respondents to be able to read and write in English 
D)  They are time-consuming 
A)  Interpretation is based on standardized criteria 
B)  Client responses are limited to closed-ended responses 
C)  They require respondents to be able to read and write in English 
D)  They are time-consuming

Question 11

The number of disorders has _______from earlier versions of the DSM to the DSM-5.

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased 
B)  Stayed the same 
C)  Increased 
D)  Changed only in reference to depressive symptoms 
A)  Decreased 
B)  Stayed the same 
C)  Increased 
D)  Changed only in reference to depressive symptoms

Question 12

In the case study of Andrea C, she most likely is suffering from ________

Accepted Answer

A)  some type of learning disability. 
B)  some type of personality disorder. 
C)  some type of anxiety or mood disorder. 
D)  some type of aggressive or violence-related disorder. 
A)  some type of learning disability. 
B)  some type of personality disorder. 
C)  some type of anxiety or mood disorder. 
D)  some type of aggressive or violence-related disorder.

Question 13

As is presented with Andrea C within the text, a typical MMPI-2 computer-based report has ________

Accepted Answer

A)  one content-based scale. 
B)  ten content-based scales. 
C)  fifteen content-based scales. 
D)  one hundred content-based scales. 
A)  one content-based scale. 
B)  ten content-based scales. 
C)  fifteen content-based scales. 
D)  one hundred content-based scales.

Question 14

Which of the following best illustrates high reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)  An interviewer modifies the way she asks questions to fit the style of the client. 
B)  Two interviewers diagnose the same disorder after talking to the same client. 
C)  A clinician accurately predicts that a client will become violent when reunited with this family. 
D)  A clinician uses both medical (e.g., MRI) and psychological (e.g., MMPI-2) information to decide a diagnosis. 
A)  An interviewer modifies the way she asks questions to fit the style of the client. 
B)  Two interviewers diagnose the same disorder after talking to the same client. 
C)  A clinician accurately predicts that a client will become violent when reunited with this family. 
D)  A clinician uses both medical (e.g., MRI) and psychological (e.g., MMPI-2) information to decide a diagnosis.

Question 15

Which of the following is an unstructured approach to studying personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  WISC-III 
B)  BPRS 
C)  Stanford-Binet 
D)  TAT 
A)  WISC-III 
B)  BPRS 
C)  Stanford-Binet 
D)  TAT

Question 16

Today, there are two major psychiatric classification systems in use: the ICD-10, and the ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Today, there are two major psychiatric classification...

Question 17

Shanna goes to Dr. Henderson for a first interview. He diagnoses her with a depressive disorder. She then goes to Dr. Smithson, because her friend recommended her. Dr. Smithson diagnoses Shanna with an anxiety disorder. This demonstrates a problem with ________

Accepted Answer

A)  structured interviews. 
B)  multiaxial diagnosis. 
C)  reliability. 
D)  flexibility. 
A)  structured interviews. 
B)  multiaxial diagnosis. 
C)  reliability. 
D)  flexibility.

Question 18

Why is classification a necessary first step in developing an understanding about abnormal behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abnormal behavior is not abnormal until it has been classified as such. 
B)  Communication about abnormal behavior cannot be effective unless what is being discussed is clear. 
C)  Only through development of a classification system can abnormal and normal behavior be differentiated. 
D)  Unless an adequate classification system exists, all descriptions of abnormality will necessarily be subjective. 
A)  Abnormal behavior is not abnormal until it has been classified as such. 
B)  Communication about abnormal behavior cannot be effective unless what is being discussed is clear. 
C)  Only through development of a classification system can abnormal and normal behavior be differentiated. 
D)  Unless an adequate classification system exists, all descriptions of abnormality will necessarily be subjective.

Question 19

Which of the following is a drawback of a structured interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Important information is asked about in the same way. 
B)  Information from one is hard to compare to information from another. 
C)  Interviews may include questions about areas that are of no concern to the patient. 
D)  Each person who uses interviews, uses them in different ways. 
A)  Important information is asked about in the same way. 
B)  Information from one is hard to compare to information from another. 
C)  Interviews may include questions about areas that are of no concern to the patient. 
D)  Each person who uses interviews, uses them in different ways.

Question 20

Psychological test results are often compared to each other to determine a midrange, or normal point. In order to accomplish this, test administration must be completely consistent from one person to the next. What is this process called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Validity 
B)  Standardization 
C)  Reliability 
D)  T-score distribution 
A)  Validity 
B)  Standardization 
C)  Reliability 
D)  T-score distribution

The reliability of the assessment interview may be enhanced by the use of ________

Which of the following demonstrates reliability?

What is a projective test?

What is comorbidity?

Computers are excellent devices for storing information on large numbers of people's characteristics and test score patterns. Whenever a person turns up with a specific test score pattern, the computer can print out an appropriate description. This illustrates ________

In DSM-5, criteria for Persistent Depressive Disorder combines criteria from Dysthymic Disorder and which other disorder?

"Projective" and "objective" are two types of ________ tests.

Which of the following statements about projective tests is correct?

The number of disorders has _______from earlier versions of the DSM to the DSM-5.

In the case study of Andrea C, she most likely is suffering from ________

As is presented with Andrea C within the text, a typical MMPI-2 computer-based report has ________

Which of the following best illustrates high reliability?

Which of the following is an unstructured approach to studying personality?

Today, there are two major psychiatric classification systems in use: the ICD-10, and the ______.

Shanna goes to Dr. Henderson for a first interview. He diagnoses her with a depressive disorder. She then goes to Dr. Smithson, because her friend recommended her. Dr. Smithson diagnoses Shanna with an anxiety disorder. This demonstrates a problem with ________

Why is classification a necessary first step in developing an understanding about abnormal behavior?

Which of the following is a drawback of a structured interview?

Psychological test results are often compared to each other to determine a midrange, or normal point. In order to accomplish this, test administration must be completely consistent from one person to the next. What is this process called?

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Exam 4: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

The reliability of the assessment interview may be enhanced by the use of ________

Which of the following demonstrates reliability?

What is a projective test?

What is comorbidity?

Computers are excellent devices for storing information on large numbers of people's characteristics and test score patterns. Whenever a person turns up with a specific test score pattern, the computer can print out an appropriate description. This illustrates ________

In DSM-5, criteria for Persistent Depressive Disorder combines criteria from Dysthymic Disorder and which other disorder?

"Projective" and "objective" are two types of ________ tests.

Which of the following statements about projective tests is correct?

The number of disorders has _______from earlier versions of the DSM to the DSM-5.

In the case study of Andrea C, she most likely is suffering from ________

As is presented with Andrea C within the text, a typical MMPI-2 computer-based report has ________

Which of the following best illustrates high reliability?

Which of the following is an unstructured approach to studying personality?

Today, there are two major psychiatric classification systems in use: the ICD-10, and the ______.

Shanna goes to Dr. Henderson for a first interview. He diagnoses her with a depressive disorder. She then goes to Dr. Smithson, because her friend recommended her. Dr. Smithson diagnoses Shanna with an anxiety disorder. This demonstrates a problem with ________

Why is classification a necessary first step in developing an understanding about abnormal behavior?

Which of the following is a drawback of a structured interview?

Psychological test results are often compared to each other to determine a midrange, or normal point. In order to accomplish this, test administration must be completely consistent from one person to the next. What is this process called?

Abnormal Psychology: Overview and Research Approaches

Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Stress and Physical and Mental Health

Panic, Anxiety, Obsessions, and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Personality Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Psychological Treatment

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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