Question 1

The need for rapport between a clinician and a client means

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A) that the clinician and the client must feel friendly toward each other. 
B) that someone who is court ordered will be an easy client. 
C) clients don't need to be given any feedback about their test performance. 
D) the client must feel comfortable with the clinician and the assessment. 
A) that the clinician and the client must feel friendly toward each other. 
B) that someone who is court ordered will be an easy client. 
C) clients don't need to be given any feedback about their test performance. 
D) the client must feel comfortable with the clinician and the assessment.

Question 2

1-16.One advantage of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)over the CAT scan is that the MRI

Accepted Answer

A) is not an invasive procedure. 
B) provides better differentiation and clarity. 
C) measures the metabolic processes of the brain. 
D) does not require a claustrophobic cylinder-shaped machine. 
A) is not an invasive procedure. 
B) provides better differentiation and clarity. 
C) measures the metabolic processes of the brain. 
D) does not require a claustrophobic cylinder-shaped machine.

Question 3

Psychological assessment refers to the

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A) procedures used to summarize a client's problem. 
B) process used to arrive at a diagnosis. 
C) development of a treatment plan. 
D) determination of how environmental factors impact the course of a disorder. 
A) procedures used to summarize a client's problem. 
B) process used to arrive at a diagnosis. 
C) development of a treatment plan. 
D) determination of how environmental factors impact the course of a disorder.

Question 4

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 systems...

Question 5

1-62.The text presented the case study of Andrea C,a twenty-one-year-old student from Colombia.The MMPI-2 computer-based report was typical of such reports because

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A) there was a large discrepancy between the report based on the MMPI and that based on the MMPI-2. 
B) the report was invalid because Esteban is a member of an ethnic minority. 
C) the report provided diagnostic and treatment considerations. 
D) the report was not used appropriately in Esteban's treatment. 
A) there was a large discrepancy between the report based on the MMPI and that based on the MMPI-2. 
B) the report was invalid because Esteban is a member of an ethnic minority. 
C) the report provided diagnostic and treatment considerations. 
D) the report was not used appropriately in Esteban's treatment.

Question 6

Why is it important to have an appropriate classification of the presenting problem?

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A) A formal diagnosis may be needed for insurance purposes. 
B) A determination of the range of presenting symptoms is needed to ensure proper placement in a treatment facility. 
C) A recognition of what type of disorder is present will aid in the development of an effective treatment plan. 
D) All of the above. 
A) A formal diagnosis may be needed for insurance purposes. 
B) A determination of the range of presenting symptoms is needed to ensure proper placement in a treatment facility. 
C) A recognition of what type of disorder is present will aid in the development of an effective treatment plan. 
D) All of the above.

Question 7

3-10.What are two problems with diagnostic labeling?

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People,including professionals,may just

Question 8

1-24.A psychosocial assessment typically begins with

Accepted Answer

A) a physical examination. 
B) an assessment of global level of functioning. 
C) administration of the MMPI. 
D) an interview. 
A) a physical examination. 
B) an assessment of global level of functioning. 
C) administration of the MMPI. 
D) an interview.

Question 9

1-45.Which of the following would be an example of a projective technique?

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A) A troubled teen is asked to select statements that she feels describe her. 
B) An alcoholic is told to record the times at which she feels the greatest desire for a drink. 
C) An elderly woman is asked to recall the day her father died. 
D) A child is asked to draw her family. 
A) A troubled teen is asked to select statements that she feels describe her. 
B) An alcoholic is told to record the times at which she feels the greatest desire for a drink. 
C) An elderly woman is asked to recall the day her father died. 
D) A child is asked to draw her family.

Question 10

What does a diagnostic label describe?

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When a diagnosis is given,an attempt is

Question 11

1-21.Because his psychologist suspects he might have substantial brain damage,Tony was given a five-hour battery of tests that included listening to rhythmic beats presented by tape recorder and putting different shaped blocks into grooves while blindfolded.The procedure Tony experienced is called the

Accepted Answer

A) Rorschach. 
B) MMPI-2. 
C) Rhythm Test 
D) functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)test. 
A) Rorschach. 
B) MMPI-2. 
C) Rhythm Test 
D) functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)test.

Question 12

1-49.Which of the following is a projective testing method that has been adapted for computer interpretation?

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A) The Rorschach Test 
B) The MMPI 
C) The Thematic Apperception Test 
D) The sentence completion test 
A) The Rorschach Test 
B) The MMPI 
C) The Thematic Apperception Test 
D) The sentence completion test

Question 13

1-63.Why was the MMPI-2 needed?

Accepted Answer

A) The original MMPI did not offer age-adjusted sub-scales. 
B) The original MMPI did not permit subjects to select "other." 
C) The original MMPI was not able to detect problems such as substance abuse and marital discord. 
D) The original MMPI was created over 50 years ago. 
A) The original MMPI did not offer age-adjusted sub-scales. 
B) The original MMPI did not permit subjects to select "other." 
C) The original MMPI was not able to detect problems such as substance abuse and marital discord. 
D) The original MMPI was created over 50 years ago.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a psychologist is informed of the...

Question 15

1-19.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

Accepted Answer

A) neuropsychological assessment. 
B) functional magnetic resonance imaging. 
C) computerized axial tomography. 
D) functional electroencephalograms. 
A) neuropsychological assessment. 
B) functional magnetic resonance imaging. 
C) computerized axial tomography. 
D) functional electroencephalograms.

Question 16

1-42.There are two general categories of psychological tests used in clinical practice.They are

Accepted Answer

A) intelligence tests and personality tests. 
B) projective tests and sentence completion tests. 
C) neuropsychological tests and standardized tests. 
D) intelligence tests and rating scales. 
A) intelligence tests and personality tests. 
B) projective tests and sentence completion tests. 
C) neuropsychological tests and standardized tests. 
D) intelligence tests and rating scales.

Question 17

1-76.Which of the following is an example of a symptom?

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A) The client's hands would not stop shaking. 
B) The client reported hearing voices. 
C) A large lesion was visible on the CAT scan. 
D) Her children reported that she had not been sleeping well. 
A) The client's hands would not stop shaking. 
B) The client reported hearing voices. 
C) A large lesion was visible on the CAT scan. 
D) Her children reported that she had not been sleeping well.

Question 18

1-70.Which of the following is an assumption of a categorical approach to abnormal behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Both normal and abnormal behavior lie on a continuum. 
B) Each disorder has unique symptoms. 
C) Disorders that share common symptoms have a common etiology. 
D) All behavior is the product of numerous interacting influences. 
A) Both normal and abnormal behavior lie on a continuum. 
B) Each disorder has unique symptoms. 
C) Disorders that share common symptoms have a common etiology. 
D) All behavior is the product of numerous interacting influences.

Question 19

1-57.The MMPI is

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A) a structured approach to personality assessment. 
B) the most commonly used test of intelligence. 
C) a rating scale used to determine how comparable one is to individuals with various psychiatric diagnoses. 
D) a recently developed objective approach to personality assessment. 
A) a structured approach to personality assessment. 
B) the most commonly used test of intelligence. 
C) a rating scale used to determine how comparable one is to individuals with various psychiatric diagnoses. 
D) a recently developed objective approach to personality assessment.

Question 20

1-66.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.

The need for rapport between a clinician and a client means

1-16.One advantage of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)over the CAT scan is that the MRI

Psychological assessment refers to the

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

1-62.The text presented the case study of Andrea C,a twenty-one-year-old student from Colombia.The MMPI-2 computer-based report was typical of such reports because

Why is it important to have an appropriate classification of the presenting problem?

3-10.What are two problems with diagnostic labeling?

1-24.A psychosocial assessment typically begins with

1-45.Which of the following would be an example of a projective technique?

What does a diagnostic label describe?

1-49.Which of the following is a projective testing method that has been adapted for computer interpretation?

1-63.Why was the MMPI-2 needed?

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

1-19.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

1-42.There are two general categories of psychological tests used in clinical practice.They are

1-76.Which of the following is an example of a symptom?

1-70.Which of the following is an assumption of a categorical approach to abnormal behavior?

1-57.The MMPI is

1-66.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

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The need for rapport between a clinician and a client means

1-16.One advantage of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)over the CAT scan is that the MRI

Psychological assessment refers to the

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

1-62.The text presented the case study of Andrea C,a twenty-one-year-old student from Colombia.The MMPI-2 computer-based report was typical of such reports because

Why is it important to have an appropriate classification of the presenting problem?

3-10.What are two problems with diagnostic labeling?

1-24.A psychosocial assessment typically begins with

1-45.Which of the following would be an example of a projective technique?

What does a diagnostic label describe?

1-49.Which of the following is a projective testing method that has been adapted for computer interpretation?

1-63.Why was the MMPI-2 needed?

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

1-19.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

1-42.There are two general categories of psychological tests used in clinical practice.They are

1-76.Which of the following is an example of a symptom?

1-70.Which of the following is an assumption of a categorical approach to abnormal behavior?

1-57.The MMPI is

1-66.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

Abnormal Psychology: an Overview

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

Therapy

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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