Question 1

Generally it is impossible for measures to be

Accepted Answer

A) reliable but not valid. 
B) valid but not reliable. 
C) neither reliable nor valid. 
D) both reliable and valid. 
A) reliable but not valid. 
B) valid but not reliable. 
C) neither reliable nor valid. 
D) both reliable and valid.

Question 2

Which of the following guides a clinical interview?

Accepted Answer

A) time of day 
B) location of interview 
C) paradigm used by interviewer 
D) structured instrument used by interviewer 
A) time of day 
B) location of interview 
C) paradigm used by interviewer 
D) structured instrument used by interviewer

Question 3

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 4

The multiaxial approach in DSM-IV-TR encourages clinicians to make assessment judgments

Accepted Answer

A) on the most appropriate axis. 
B) based on ethnic and cultural considerations. 
C) considering a wide range of information. 
D) using a variety of assessment measures. 
A) on the most appropriate axis. 
B) based on ethnic and cultural considerations. 
C) considering a wide range of information. 
D) using a variety of assessment measures.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an item that might be included in the MMPI lie scale?

Accepted Answer

A) "Sometimes I feel nauseous for no apparent reason." 
B) "I enjoy reading detective novels." 
C) "I have never used a foul word." 
D) "I often walk after dinner." 
A) "Sometimes I feel nauseous for no apparent reason." 
B) "I enjoy reading detective novels." 
C) "I have never used a foul word." 
D) "I often walk after dinner."

Question 6

Dr.Gallagher was interpreting the results of a Rorschach test,and reported that the client was probably fixated at the anal stage because he saw bathroom items in many of the cards.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) the projective hypothesis. 
B) the unreliability of the Rorschach. 
C) the Exner scoring system. 
D) a standardized interpretation. 
A) the projective hypothesis. 
B) the unreliability of the Rorschach. 
C) the Exner scoring system. 
D) a standardized interpretation.

Question 7

Jose,a Puerto Rican living in New York,was being assessed by Dr.Jones,a doctor born in the U.S.Jose casually states that he feels there are spirits surrounding him.Dr.Jones may

Accepted Answer

A) misdiagnose him as having schizophrenia if he fails to take cultural factors into account. 
B) ignore this information if he fails to take cultural factors into consideration. 
C) correctly diagnose him as having schizophrenia despite any cultural factors. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) misdiagnose him as having schizophrenia if he fails to take cultural factors into account. 
B) ignore this information if he fails to take cultural factors into consideration. 
C) correctly diagnose him as having schizophrenia despite any cultural factors. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 8

The construct validity of intelligence tests is limited by

Accepted Answer

A) how psychologists define intelligence. 
B) the nature of the population tested with the instruments. 
C) their generally low reliability. 
D) None of the above choices are correct. 
A) how psychologists define intelligence. 
B) the nature of the population tested with the instruments. 
C) their generally low reliability. 
D) None of the above choices are correct.

Question 9

Which of the following is a structured interview?

Accepted Answer

A) SRRS 
B) SCID 
C) ADE 
D) Rorschach 
A) SRRS 
B) SCID 
C) ADE 
D) Rorschach

Question 10

Some critics of the DSM-IV-TR believe that

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A) there are not enough different diagnoses. 
B) the DSM-IV-TR has pathologized too many problems without good justification. 
C) there is not enough comorbidity in diagnoses. 
D) another diagnostic category should be added titled " Conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention in elderly populations." 
A) there are not enough different diagnoses. 
B) the DSM-IV-TR has pathologized too many problems without good justification. 
C) there is not enough comorbidity in diagnoses. 
D) another diagnostic category should be added titled " Conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention in elderly populations."

Question 11

Given the cultural differences noted in making different diagnoses,what does this say about the DSM-IV-TR in general? Does this reflect anything important about the validity of the diagnoses?

Accepted Answer

The cultural differences noted in making

Question 12

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 13

One reason for revising the MMPI was to

Accepted Answer

A) make scoring easier and more reliable. 
B) accommodate changes in DSM criteria. 
C) improve acceptability. 
D) reduce possibilities for cheating. 
A) make scoring easier and more reliable. 
B) accommodate changes in DSM criteria. 
C) improve acceptability. 
D) reduce possibilities for cheating.

Question 14

A valid classification system is one that

Accepted Answer

A) has clear criteria for making diagnoses. 
B) ensures that two or more people will agree on a classification. 
C) leads to accurate predictions and statements. 
D) has a clear purpose. 
A) has clear criteria for making diagnoses. 
B) ensures that two or more people will agree on a classification. 
C) leads to accurate predictions and statements. 
D) has a clear purpose.

Question 15

What are the pros and cons of having a diagnostic system?

Accepted Answer

Having a diagnostic system, whether in h

Question 16

The stimulus materials in the Thematic Apperception Test are ambiguous

Accepted Answer

A) to increase the likelihood that the individual is not giving responses that are consciously mediated. 
B) for greater precision. 
C) to increase rapport. 
D) to create discomfort in the client and thereby encourage a closer relationship with the therapist. 
A) to increase the likelihood that the individual is not giving responses that are consciously mediated. 
B) for greater precision. 
C) to increase rapport. 
D) to create discomfort in the client and thereby encourage a closer relationship with the therapist.

Question 17

As part of a biological assessment,Emma is asked to provide a urine analysis,which is examined for levels of metabolites of different neurotransmitters.This is a type of

Accepted Answer

A) neurological test. 
B) neurotransmitter assessment. 
C) metabolic assessment. 
D) PET test. 
A) neurological test. 
B) neurotransmitter assessment. 
C) metabolic assessment. 
D) PET test.

Question 18

The Assessment of Daily Experiences (ADE)measure is most helpful in addressing which of the following issues?

Accepted Answer

A) retrospective reports 
B) prospective reports 
C) internal consistency 
D) clinical interviews 
A) retrospective reports 
B) prospective reports 
C) internal consistency 
D) clinical interviews

Question 19

Which is most similar to an X-ray?

Accepted Answer

A) MRI 
B) EEG 
C) CT scan 
D) PET scan 
A) MRI 
B) EEG 
C) CT scan 
D) PET scan

Question 20

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.

Generally it is impossible for measures to be

Which of the following guides a clinical interview?

Previous editions of the DSM were criticized for their

The multiaxial approach in DSM-IV-TR encourages clinicians to make assessment judgments

Which of the following is an example of an item that might be included in the MMPI lie scale?

Dr.Gallagher was interpreting the results of a Rorschach test,and reported that the client was probably fixated at the anal stage because he saw bathroom items in many of the cards.This is an example of

Jose,a Puerto Rican living in New York,was being assessed by Dr.Jones,a doctor born in the U.S.Jose casually states that he feels there are spirits surrounding him.Dr.Jones may

The construct validity of intelligence tests is limited by

Which of the following is a structured interview?

Some critics of the DSM-IV-TR believe that

Given the cultural differences noted in making different diagnoses,what does this say about the DSM-IV-TR in general? Does this reflect anything important about the validity of the diagnoses?

In clinical interviews,most clinicians pay particular attention to

One reason for revising the MMPI was to

A valid classification system is one that

What are the pros and cons of having a diagnostic system?

The stimulus materials in the Thematic Apperception Test are ambiguous

As part of a biological assessment,Emma is asked to provide a urine analysis,which is examined for levels of metabolites of different neurotransmitters.This is a type of

The Assessment of Daily Experiences (ADE)measure is most helpful in addressing which of the following issues?

Which is most similar to an X-ray?

Current results from brain imaging studies

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Health

Mood Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 3: Diagnosis and Assessment

Generally it is impossible for measures to be

Which of the following guides a clinical interview?

Previous editions of the DSM were criticized for their

The multiaxial approach in DSM-IV-TR encourages clinicians to make assessment judgments

Which of the following is an example of an item that might be included in the MMPI lie scale?

Dr.Gallagher was interpreting the results of a Rorschach test,and reported that the client was probably fixated at the anal stage because he saw bathroom items in many of the cards.This is an example of

Jose,a Puerto Rican living in New York,was being assessed by Dr.Jones,a doctor born in the U.S.Jose casually states that he feels there are spirits surrounding him.Dr.Jones may

The construct validity of intelligence tests is limited by

Which of the following is a structured interview?

Some critics of the DSM-IV-TR believe that

Given the cultural differences noted in making different diagnoses,what does this say about the DSM-IV-TR in general? Does this reflect anything important about the validity of the diagnoses?

In clinical interviews,most clinicians pay particular attention to

One reason for revising the MMPI was to

A valid classification system is one that

What are the pros and cons of having a diagnostic system?

The stimulus materials in the Thematic Apperception Test are ambiguous

As part of a biological assessment,Emma is asked to provide a urine analysis,which is examined for levels of metabolites of different neurotransmitters.This is a type of

The Assessment of Daily Experiences (ADE)measure is most helpful in addressing which of the following issues?

Which is most similar to an X-ray?

Current results from brain imaging studies

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Health

Mood Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters