Question 1

Dr.Kline classified her patients according to hair color.Some were classified as blonde,some brunette,and some red haired.This classification is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) continuous classification. 
B) etiological classification. 
C) categorical classification. 
D) dimensional classification. 
A) continuous classification. 
B) etiological classification. 
C) categorical classification. 
D) dimensional classification.

Question 2

All of the following were included in the trials for the DSM-5 EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) clinicians in private practice. 
B) university researchers. 
C) public. 
D) clients. 
A) clinicians in private practice. 
B) university researchers. 
C) public. 
D) clients.

Question 3

Which of the following is a limitation of computer generated scoring of the MMPI?

Accepted Answer

A) Interpretation of the scores still relies on the competency of the psychologist. 
B) Difficulty in using the program. 
C) Ability of the computer to handle respondents who 'fake-bad.' 
D) Usefulness of computer-generated report in developing comprehensive reports. 
A) Interpretation of the scores still relies on the competency of the psychologist. 
B) Difficulty in using the program. 
C) Ability of the computer to handle respondents who 'fake-bad.' 
D) Usefulness of computer-generated report in developing comprehensive reports.

Question 4

The MMPI detects individuals attempting to fake the test by

Accepted Answer

A) including special scales to detect lying. 
B) inferring the lying behavior from answers left blank. 
C) re-administering the test. 
D) examining highly unusual responses. 
A) including special scales to detect lying. 
B) inferring the lying behavior from answers left blank. 
C) re-administering the test. 
D) examining highly unusual responses.

Question 5

Previous editions of the DSM were criticized for their

Accepted Answer

A) lack of attention to childhood disorders. 
B) lack of attention to cultural and ethnic variations in psychopathology. 
C) inability to accurately diagnose individuals with schizophrenia. 
D) overemphasis on mood disorders. 
A) lack of attention to childhood disorders. 
B) lack of attention to cultural and ethnic variations in psychopathology. 
C) inability to accurately diagnose individuals with schizophrenia. 
D) overemphasis on mood disorders.

Question 6

An example of a test that has predictive validity is

Accepted Answer

A) an eye exam. 
B) a midterm exam. 
C) an IQ test. 
D) a preference test. 
A) an eye exam. 
B) a midterm exam. 
C) an IQ test. 
D) a preference test.

Question 7

The leaders of the DSM-5 task force were Drs.__________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Kupfer,Regier 
B) Kraepelin,Rogers 
C) Rogers,Bellows 
D) Regier,Kremlin 
A) Kupfer,Regier 
B) Kraepelin,Rogers 
C) Rogers,Bellows 
D) Regier,Kremlin

Question 8

According to Hans Selye,__________ describes the biological response to sustained high levels of stress

Accepted Answer

A) general adaptation syndrome 
B) general anxiety syndrome 
C) anxiety adaptation syndrome 
D) stress response syndrome 
A) general adaptation syndrome 
B) general anxiety syndrome 
C) anxiety adaptation syndrome 
D) stress response syndrome

Question 9

Under what circumstances are respondents more likely to report engaging in illegal behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A) When the exam is a face-to-face interview. 
B) When the exam is computer administered. 
C) When the exam is a paper-and-pencil self-report. 
D) When the respondent is in the presence of other examinees. 
A) When the exam is a face-to-face interview. 
B) When the exam is computer administered. 
C) When the exam is a paper-and-pencil self-report. 
D) When the respondent is in the presence of other examinees.

Question 10

A problem with some psychophysiological assessments is

Accepted Answer

A) clients are unwilling to have the electrodes attached for measurement. 
B) the measures do not clearly differentiate between emotional states. 
C) each instrument determines the base rate of reliability. 
D) the assessments are highly dependent on situational factors,rather than enduring features. 
A) clients are unwilling to have the electrodes attached for measurement. 
B) the measures do not clearly differentiate between emotional states. 
C) each instrument determines the base rate of reliability. 
D) the assessments are highly dependent on situational factors,rather than enduring features.

Question 11

You are relying on a dimensional classification scheme and work with individuals who struggle with delusions.Your diagnoses are going to be based upon the __________ of delusions.

Accepted Answer

A) presence or absence 
B) social consequences 
C) underlying cause 
D) severity 
A) presence or absence 
B) social consequences 
C) underlying cause 
D) severity

Question 12

The DSM-5 is an example of which approach to classification?

Accepted Answer

A) Categorical 
B) Dimensional 
C) Quantitative 
D) Atheoretical 
A) Categorical 
B) Dimensional 
C) Quantitative 
D) Atheoretical

Question 13

Cognitive assessment measures are usually used to

Accepted Answer

A) identify psychopathology. 
B) explore the projective hypothesis. 
C) test theories about how people think. 
D) measure people's intelligence. 
A) identify psychopathology. 
B) explore the projective hypothesis. 
C) test theories about how people think. 
D) measure people's intelligence.

Question 14

In clinical interviews,most clinicians pay particular attention to

Accepted Answer

A) manner of responding. 
B) truthfulness. 
C) childhood. 
D) current social functioning. 
A) manner of responding. 
B) truthfulness. 
C) childhood. 
D) current social functioning.

Question 15

Current results from brain imaging studies

Accepted Answer

A) are useful in diagnosing psychopathology. 
B) indicate that most disorders affect only a tiny portion of the brain. 
C) suggest that most psychopathology is due to deficits in the frontal lobe. 
D) are not strong enough for these methods to be used in diagnosing psychopathology. 
A) are useful in diagnosing psychopathology. 
B) indicate that most disorders affect only a tiny portion of the brain. 
C) suggest that most psychopathology is due to deficits in the frontal lobe. 
D) are not strong enough for these methods to be used in diagnosing psychopathology.

Question 16

Based on the available research,if a Hispanic client is being examined by an assessor from a different cultural background,the examiner should

Accepted Answer

A) schedule fewer sessions to remain objective. 
B) refer the client to a psychiatrist. 
C) obtain a different test battery. 
D) schedule additional sessions to ensure adequate rapport. 
A) schedule fewer sessions to remain objective. 
B) refer the client to a psychiatrist. 
C) obtain a different test battery. 
D) schedule additional sessions to ensure adequate rapport.

Question 17

Two children are administered the same IQ test.Assuming all factors to be equal except racial differences between the children,what factor has been found to explain any difference in scores between these children?

Accepted Answer

A) Stereotype threat 
B) Attention difficulties 
C) Both stereotype threat and attention difficulties 
D) None of the above 
A) Stereotype threat 
B) Attention difficulties 
C) Both stereotype threat and attention difficulties 
D) None of the above

Question 18

Why should we not expect a one-to-one relationship between psychological and physical measures of brain functioning?

Accepted Answer

A) They cannot measure brain functioning during normal daily activity. 
B) Little is known about the functioning of individual neurons. 
C) Psychological measures have low reliability and validity. 
D) People differ in how well they cope with brain dysfunctions. 
A) They cannot measure brain functioning during normal daily activity. 
B) Little is known about the functioning of individual neurons. 
C) Psychological measures have low reliability and validity. 
D) People differ in how well they cope with brain dysfunctions.

Question 19

Schizophrenia was once known as

Accepted Answer

A) psychonaturalism. 
B) schizoid prixat. 
C) tripolar disorder. 
D) dementia praecox. 
A) psychonaturalism. 
B) schizoid prixat. 
C) tripolar disorder. 
D) dementia praecox.

Question 20

Which of the following is a culture-bound syndrome listed in the DSM- 5 that involves individuals in Japan,Taiwan,and South Korea shutting themselves in their room for at least 6 months and refusing to socialize with anyone?

Accepted Answer

A) ghost sickness 
B) Dhat 
C) Hikikomori 
D) Koro 
A) ghost sickness 
B) Dhat 
C) Hikikomori 
D) Koro

Dr.Kline classified her patients according to hair color.Some were classified as blonde,some brunette,and some red haired.This classification is an example of a

All of the following were included in the trials for the DSM-5 EXCEPT

Which of the following is a limitation of computer generated scoring of the MMPI?

The MMPI detects individuals attempting to fake the test by

Previous editions of the DSM were criticized for their

An example of a test that has predictive validity is

The leaders of the DSM-5 task force were Drs. and .

According to Hans Selye,__________ describes the biological response to sustained high levels of stress

Under what circumstances are respondents more likely to report engaging in illegal behaviors?

A problem with some psychophysiological assessments is

You are relying on a dimensional classification scheme and work with individuals who struggle with delusions.Your diagnoses are going to be based upon the __________ of delusions.

The DSM-5 is an example of which approach to classification?

Cognitive assessment measures are usually used to

In clinical interviews,most clinicians pay particular attention to

Current results from brain imaging studies

Based on the available research,if a Hispanic client is being examined by an assessor from a different cultural background,the examiner should

Two children are administered the same IQ test.Assuming all factors to be equal except racial differences between the children,what factor has been found to explain any difference in scores between these children?

Why should we not expect a one-to-one relationship between psychological and physical measures of brain functioning?

Schizophrenia was once known as

Which of the following is a culture-bound syndrome listed in the DSM- 5 that involves individuals in Japan,Taiwan,and South Korea shutting themselves in their room for at least 6 months and refusing to socialize with anyone?

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Research Methods in Psychopathology

Mood Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Related and Trauma-Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Neurocognitive Disorders

Personality Disorders

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters

Exam 3: Diagnosis and Assessment

Dr.Kline classified her patients according to hair color.Some were classified as blonde,some brunette,and some red haired.This classification is an example of a

All of the following were included in the trials for the DSM-5 EXCEPT

Which of the following is a limitation of computer generated scoring of the MMPI?

The MMPI detects individuals attempting to fake the test by

Previous editions of the DSM were criticized for their

An example of a test that has predictive validity is

The leaders of the DSM-5 task force were Drs.__________ and __________.

According to Hans Selye,__________ describes the biological response to sustained high levels of stress

Under what circumstances are respondents more likely to report engaging in illegal behaviors?

A problem with some psychophysiological assessments is

You are relying on a dimensional classification scheme and work with individuals who struggle with delusions.Your diagnoses are going to be based upon the __________ of delusions.

The DSM-5 is an example of which approach to classification?

Cognitive assessment measures are usually used to

In clinical interviews,most clinicians pay particular attention to

Current results from brain imaging studies

Based on the available research,if a Hispanic client is being examined by an assessor from a different cultural background,the examiner should

Two children are administered the same IQ test.Assuming all factors to be equal except racial differences between the children,what factor has been found to explain any difference in scores between these children?

Why should we not expect a one-to-one relationship between psychological and physical measures of brain functioning?

Schizophrenia was once known as

Which of the following is a culture-bound syndrome listed in the DSM- 5 that involves individuals in Japan,Taiwan,and South Korea shutting themselves in their room for at least 6 months and refusing to socialize with anyone?

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Research Methods in Psychopathology

Mood Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Related and Trauma-Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Neurocognitive Disorders

Personality Disorders

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters

The leaders of the DSM-5 task force were Drs. and .