Question 1

Unlike the medical practitioner, the mental health professional's assessment process

Accepted Answer

A)  must be completed prior to beginning treatment. 
B)  rarely has "lab work" that can confirm an initial impression. 
C)  rarely includes a complex process where many contributing factors must be investigated. 
D)  usually involves a rapid conclusion about how to explain and treat the client's complaint. 
A)  must be completed prior to beginning treatment. 
B)  rarely has "lab work" that can confirm an initial impression. 
C)  rarely includes a complex process where many contributing factors must be investigated. 
D)  usually involves a rapid conclusion about how to explain and treat the client's complaint.

Question 2

One criticism of diagnostic labels is that

Accepted Answer

A)  they can influence both other people's and the diagnosed person's perception of themselves in negative ways. 
B)  there are so many different systems of diagnosis that it is hard to understand what an individual diagnosis means. 
C)  the multiaxial system is so complicated to use that few people are able to use it well. 
D)  they make other information unnecessary, so restrict the type of services that insurance will cover. 
A)  they can influence both other people's and the diagnosed person's perception of themselves in negative ways. 
B)  there are so many different systems of diagnosis that it is hard to understand what an individual diagnosis means. 
C)  the multiaxial system is so complicated to use that few people are able to use it well. 
D)  they make other information unnecessary, so restrict the type of services that insurance will cover.

Question 3

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 4

What is an analogue situation?

Accepted Answer

An analogue situation is a controlled en

Question 5

Discuss and describe the five axes of the DSM. Why are five axes necessary?

Accepted Answer

Axis I includes the disorders for which

Question 6

Dr. White is doing research in which she must diagnose clients at a mental health clinic. Because diagnostic reliability is of great concern in research, she will most likely establish diagnoses by using

Accepted Answer

A)  open-ended interviews. 
B)  standardized structured interviews. 
C)  the mental status exam. 
D)  time-limited interviews that last the same length of time for each client, although the questions may differ. 
A)  open-ended interviews. 
B)  standardized structured interviews. 
C)  the mental status exam. 
D)  time-limited interviews that last the same length of time for each client, although the questions may differ.

Question 7

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 8

In which of the following circumstances would a psychosocial assessment clearly need to be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mr. Harvey has been having problems with his memory since his stroke. 
B)  After a change in her hormone treatment regimen, Hillary began to show severe mood swings. 
C)  Ever since the divorce, James has been sleeping less and less. 
D)  Since the car accident, Jill has had nightmares. 
A)  Mr. Harvey has been having problems with his memory since his stroke. 
B)  After a change in her hormone treatment regimen, Hillary began to show severe mood swings. 
C)  Ever since the divorce, James has been sleeping less and less. 
D)  Since the car accident, Jill has had nightmares.

Question 9

Symptoms are to signs as ________ is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective; objective 
B)  complaints; treatment 
C)  assessment; diagnosis 
D)  projective; objective 
A)  subjective; objective 
B)  complaints; treatment 
C)  assessment; diagnosis 
D)  projective; objective

Question 10

What is a projective test?

Accepted Answer

A projective test is a test designed to

Question 11

Jane has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder. Jane's distorted view of the world, however, does not prevent her from working and living a relatively normal life. Which of the following terms best describes Jane's condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  acute 
B)  chronic 
C)  episodic 
D)  recurrent 
A)  acute 
B)  chronic 
C)  episodic 
D)  recurrent

Question 12

The use of standardized psychological tests

Accepted Answer

A)  has made clinical observation a rarely used method of assessment. 
B)  permits the clinician to determine how a client's behavior compares to some reference group. 
C)  enables anyone to make accurate psychiatric diagnoses, provided they are trained in the interpretation of such tests. 
D)  has made the diagnosis of mental illness an objective process. 
A)  has made clinical observation a rarely used method of assessment. 
B)  permits the clinician to determine how a client's behavior compares to some reference group. 
C)  enables anyone to make accurate psychiatric diagnoses, provided they are trained in the interpretation of such tests. 
D)  has made the diagnosis of mental illness an objective process.

Question 13

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-monitoring 
B)  Rating scales 
C)  Self-analysis 
D)  Mental status exam 
A)  Self-monitoring 
B)  Rating scales 
C)  Self-analysis 
D)  Mental status exam

Question 14

Psychological assessment refers to the

Accepted Answer

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 15

"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 16

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)  Halstead-Reitan battery. 
D)  functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) test. 
A)  Rorschach. 
B)  MMPI-2. 
C)  Halstead-Reitan battery. 
D)  functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) test.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The suspected level of impairment 
B)  The amount of time available for test administration 
C)  The age of the client 
D)  Whether organic brain damage is present 
A)  The suspected level of impairment 
B)  The amount of time available for test administration 
C)  The age of the client 
D)  Whether organic brain damage is present

Question 18

What is the goal of psychosocial assessment?

Accepted Answer

The goal of psychosocial assessment is t

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Regardless of whether a therapist is behaviorally or psychodynamically oriented, the same basic assessment procedures are employed. 
B)  The focus of the assessment will be largely determined by the professional orientation of the clinician. 
C)  While some assessment procedures will vary, a biological screening and administration of a personality test are components of all assessments. 
D)  The assessment techniques employed will serve to reveal the causal factors that are most consistent with the clinician's orientation. 
A)  Regardless of whether a therapist is behaviorally or psychodynamically oriented, the same basic assessment procedures are employed. 
B)  The focus of the assessment will be largely determined by the professional orientation of the clinician. 
C)  While some assessment procedures will vary, a biological screening and administration of a personality test are components of all assessments. 
D)  The assessment techniques employed will serve to reveal the causal factors that are most consistent with the clinician's orientation.

Question 20

What role does the social context play in assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social context is not considered during assessment, only during diagnosis. 
B)  An evaluation of the environment in which the client lives is necessary in order to understand the demands she faces, as well as the supports that are present. 
C)  Environmental factors are usually the proximal cause of mental disorders and frequently need to be addressed before any form of treatment commences. 
D)  The social context need only be considered when a course of treatment is being selected; significant others in the client's life should be the primary decision makers. 
A)  Social context is not considered during assessment, only during diagnosis. 
B)  An evaluation of the environment in which the client lives is necessary in order to understand the demands she faces, as well as the supports that are present. 
C)  Environmental factors are usually the proximal cause of mental disorders and frequently need to be addressed before any form of treatment commences. 
D)  The social context need only be considered when a course of treatment is being selected; significant others in the client's life should be the primary decision makers.

Unlike the medical practitioner, the mental health professional's assessment process

One criticism of diagnostic labels is that

Which of the following is an example of a symptom?

What is an analogue situation?

Discuss and describe the five axes of the DSM. Why are five axes necessary?

Dr. White is doing research in which she must diagnose clients at a mental health clinic. Because diagnostic reliability is of great concern in research, she will most likely establish diagnoses by using

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

In which of the following circumstances would a psychosocial assessment clearly need to be used?

Symptoms are to signs as is to .

What is a projective test?

Jane has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder. Jane's distorted view of the world, however, does not prevent her from working and living a relatively normal life. Which of the following terms best describes Jane's condition?

The use of standardized psychological tests

Psychological assessment refers to the

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

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

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

What is the goal of psychosocial assessment?

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

What role does the social context play in assessment?

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Exam 4: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Unlike the medical practitioner, the mental health professional's assessment process

One criticism of diagnostic labels is that

Which of the following is an example of a symptom?

What is an analogue situation?

Discuss and describe the five axes of the DSM. Why are five axes necessary?

Dr. White is doing research in which she must diagnose clients at a mental health clinic. Because diagnostic reliability is of great concern in research, she will most likely establish diagnoses by using

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

In which of the following circumstances would a psychosocial assessment clearly need to be used?

Symptoms are to signs as ________ is to ________.

What is a projective test?

Jane has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder. Jane's distorted view of the world, however, does not prevent her from working and living a relatively normal life. Which of the following terms best describes Jane's condition?

The use of standardized psychological tests

Psychological assessment refers to the

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

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

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

What is the goal of psychosocial assessment?

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

What role does the social context play in assessment?

Abnormal Psychology: an Overview

Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Stress and Physical and Mental Health

Panic, Anxiety, and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatoform 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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Symptoms are to signs as is to .