Question 1

Generally,psychologists are interested in correlation coefficients only if they are greater than +/-.65.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Walter Mischel argued that personality tests are flawed because

Accepted Answer

A) people fail to give accurate self-reports because of the response set of social desirability. 
B) people respond to demand characteristics - they respond as they feel the tester would like them to. 
C) the concept of personality is an illusion. 
D) the majority have been shown to have extremely low reliability. 
E) their flawed assumption that personality characteristics are stable. 
A) people fail to give accurate self-reports because of the response set of social desirability. 
B) people respond to demand characteristics - they respond as they feel the tester would like them to. 
C) the concept of personality is an illusion. 
D) the majority have been shown to have extremely low reliability. 
E) their flawed assumption that personality characteristics are stable.

Question 3

Psychologists are usually most interested in correlation coefficients that are greater than or equal to

Accepted Answer

A) 0) 
B) +1.00. 
C) +0.30. 
D) +0.30 or -0.30. 
E) -0.30. 
A) 0) 
B) +1.00. 
C) +0.30. 
D) +0.30 or -0.30. 
E) -0.30.

Question 4

According to the text,which of the following is NOT true of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a noninvasive technique. 
B) fMRI is a recent modification of the MRI. 
C) It reveals both the structure and functioning of the brain. 
D) It is slightly dangerous,as it involves the use of high-energy radiation (X-rays). 
E) It involves producing a strong magnetic field around the patient's head. 
A) It is a noninvasive technique. 
B) fMRI is a recent modification of the MRI. 
C) It reveals both the structure and functioning of the brain. 
D) It is slightly dangerous,as it involves the use of high-energy radiation (X-rays). 
E) It involves producing a strong magnetic field around the patient's head.

Question 5

The Halstead-Reitan consists of six subtests: category,rhythm,tactual performance,tapping,grip strength,and auditory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Psychological testing

Accepted Answer

A) is a process that reveals the correct diagnosis to a researcher or clinician. 
B) determines the biological,psychological and social causes of disorder that is causing distress and/or impairment. 
C) provides data that are placed within the context of history,referral information,behavioral observations,and life of an individual. 
D) is gradually replacing the unstructured interview as researchers and clinicians become increasingly concerned with accuracy and precision in diagnosis. 
E) plays the role in research that the clinical interview plays in clinical assessment. 
A) is a process that reveals the correct diagnosis to a researcher or clinician. 
B) determines the biological,psychological and social causes of disorder that is causing distress and/or impairment. 
C) provides data that are placed within the context of history,referral information,behavioral observations,and life of an individual. 
D) is gradually replacing the unstructured interview as researchers and clinicians become increasingly concerned with accuracy and precision in diagnosis. 
E) plays the role in research that the clinical interview plays in clinical assessment.

Question 7

If two variables are found not to be related to one another,then the correlation coefficient of the relationship between these two variables should be close to

Accepted Answer

A) zero. 
B) +0.63. 
C) -0.50. 
D) -1.00. 
E) +1.00. 
A) zero. 
B) +0.63. 
C) -0.50. 
D) -1.00. 
E) +1.00.

Question 8

Lisa is seeing a clinical psychologist,who has given her a psychological test in which she examines cards with ambiguous inkblots on them.Lisa is likely completing the

Accepted Answer

A) Thematic Apperception Test. 
B) Rorschach Inkblot Test. 
C) Freudian Inkblot Test. 
D) Halstead-Reitan Battery. 
E) Psychoanalytic Inkblot Test. 
A) Thematic Apperception Test. 
B) Rorschach Inkblot Test. 
C) Freudian Inkblot Test. 
D) Halstead-Reitan Battery. 
E) Psychoanalytic Inkblot Test.

Question 9

It's important for psychologists to focus upon mental and/or psychological variables,and to exclude medical and physical health variables from their assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the procedure known as,a narrow band of X-rays is projected through the head,and produces a number of images of the brain which are later combined.

Accepted Answer

A) EEG (electroencephalogram) 
B) CAT (computerized axial tomography) 
C) PET (positron emission tomography) 
D) MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 
E) PAT (positron axial tomography) 
A) EEG (electroencephalogram) 
B) CAT (computerized axial tomography) 
C) PET (positron emission tomography) 
D) MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 
E) PAT (positron axial tomography)

Question 11

When evaluating an experiment,one needs to consider its external validity,or

Accepted Answer

A) the degree to which the results of the study can be generalized to other individuals in different settings. 
B) the size of the experimental effect reported in the study. 
C) the degree to which the changes in the independent variables are a result of the manipulation of the dependent variable. 
D) the degree to which alternative explanations for the results of the study can be ruled out. 
E) the degree to which the changes in the dependent variables are a result of the manipulation of the independent variable. 
A) the degree to which the results of the study can be generalized to other individuals in different settings. 
B) the size of the experimental effect reported in the study. 
C) the degree to which the changes in the independent variables are a result of the manipulation of the dependent variable. 
D) the degree to which alternative explanations for the results of the study can be ruled out. 
E) the degree to which the changes in the dependent variables are a result of the manipulation of the independent variable.

Question 12

Compare and contrast between actuarial vs.clinical prediction.Include advantages and disadvantages for each.Based on discussion in class,analogy from other concepts in the Chapter,and/or your own creative problem solving abilities,try to identify a compromise between these approaches and/or a solution for the practitioner that reaps the best of both approaches.

Accepted Answer

The actuarial and clinical judgment meth

Question 13

A particular questionnaire is intended to measure musical enjoyment.One of the questions is "Do you enjoy listening to music?" This item can be said to have

Accepted Answer

A) internal consistency. 
B) face validity. 
C) criterion validity. 
D) construct validity. 
E) predictive validity. 
A) internal consistency. 
B) face validity. 
C) criterion validity. 
D) construct validity. 
E) predictive validity.

Question 14

When the psychological problems of a patient are fairly well known,tests are appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) narrow band 
B) broad band 
C) objective 
D) self-report 
E) projective 
A) narrow band 
B) broad band 
C) objective 
D) self-report 
E) projective

Question 15

Kanfer and Philips describe four sets of variables of interest to cognitive-behavioural assessment,referred to by the acronym SORC.Which of the following is not one of these four sets of variables?

Accepted Answer

A) situation 
B) stimuli 
C) organismic 
D) responses 
E) consequences 
A) situation 
B) stimuli 
C) organismic 
D) responses 
E) consequences

Question 16

The first scientific study of intellectual functioning was conducted by French psychologist Alfred Binet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Linda is clinical psychologist studying the incidence and prevalence of schizophrenia in a certain population.She is carrying out a(n)study.

Accepted Answer

A) longitudinal 
B) experimental 
C) etiological 
D) epidemiological 
E) ideographic 
A) longitudinal 
B) experimental 
C) etiological 
D) epidemiological 
E) ideographic

Question 18

A researcher aiming to demonstrate that stable,internal and global (self-blame)attributions for negative events cause depression must achieve a correlation of +0.50 or greater between measures of attribution and depression symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the text,construct validity

Accepted Answer

A) is especially useful when the construct to be measured is clearly defined rather than abstract. 
B) is important because some qualities are easier to recognize than to define. 
C) refers to the importance of a test within a specific theoretical framework. 
D) means that the items on a test resemble characteristics associated with the concept being tested. 
E) requires that a test's content include a representative sample of behaviours thought to be related to the construct. 
A) is especially useful when the construct to be measured is clearly defined rather than abstract. 
B) is important because some qualities are easier to recognize than to define. 
C) refers to the importance of a test within a specific theoretical framework. 
D) means that the items on a test resemble characteristics associated with the concept being tested. 
E) requires that a test's content include a representative sample of behaviours thought to be related to the construct.

Question 20

According to the text,the most frequently used semistructured interview in psychiatric settings is the

Accepted Answer

A) Semistructured Mental Interview. 
B) Mental Status Examination. 
C) Psychological Functioning Examination. 
D) The Diagnostic Interview Schedule. 
E) Psychiatric Status Interview. 
A) Semistructured Mental Interview. 
B) Mental Status Examination. 
C) Psychological Functioning Examination. 
D) The Diagnostic Interview Schedule. 
E) Psychiatric Status Interview.

Generally,psychologists are interested in correlation coefficients only if they are greater than +/-.65.

Walter Mischel argued that personality tests are flawed because

Psychologists are usually most interested in correlation coefficients that are greater than or equal to

According to the text,which of the following is NOT true of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?

The Halstead-Reitan consists of six subtests: category,rhythm,tactual performance,tapping,grip strength,and auditory.

Psychological testing

If two variables are found not to be related to one another,then the correlation coefficient of the relationship between these two variables should be close to

Lisa is seeing a clinical psychologist,who has given her a psychological test in which she examines cards with ambiguous inkblots on them.Lisa is likely completing the

It's important for psychologists to focus upon mental and/or psychological variables,and to exclude medical and physical health variables from their assessment.

In the procedure known as,a narrow band of X-rays is projected through the head,and produces a number of images of the brain which are later combined.

When evaluating an experiment,one needs to consider its external validity,or

A particular questionnaire is intended to measure musical enjoyment.One of the questions is "Do you enjoy listening to music?" This item can be said to have

When the psychological problems of a patient are fairly well known,tests are appropriate.

Kanfer and Philips describe four sets of variables of interest to cognitive-behavioural assessment,referred to by the acronym SORC.Which of the following is not one of these four sets of variables?

The first scientific study of intellectual functioning was conducted by French psychologist Alfred Binet.

Linda is clinical psychologist studying the incidence and prevalence of schizophrenia in a certain population.She is carrying out a(n)study.

A researcher aiming to demonstrate that stable,internal and global (self-blame)attributions for negative events cause depression must achieve a correlation of +0.50 or greater between measures of attribution and depression symptoms.

According to the text,construct validity

According to the text,the most frequently used semistructured interview in psychiatric settings is the

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Generally,psychologists are interested in correlation coefficients only if they are greater than +/-.65.

Walter Mischel argued that personality tests are flawed because

Psychologists are usually most interested in correlation coefficients that are greater than or equal to

According to the text,which of the following is NOT true of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?

The Halstead-Reitan consists of six subtests: category,rhythm,tactual performance,tapping,grip strength,and auditory.

Psychological testing

If two variables are found not to be related to one another,then the correlation coefficient of the relationship between these two variables should be close to

Lisa is seeing a clinical psychologist,who has given her a psychological test in which she examines cards with ambiguous inkblots on them.Lisa is likely completing the

It's important for psychologists to focus upon mental and/or psychological variables,and to exclude medical and physical health variables from their assessment.

In the procedure known as,a narrow band of X-rays is projected through the head,and produces a number of images of the brain which are later combined.

When evaluating an experiment,one needs to consider its external validity,or

A particular questionnaire is intended to measure musical enjoyment.One of the questions is "Do you enjoy listening to music?" This item can be said to have

When the psychological problems of a patient are fairly well known,tests are appropriate.

Kanfer and Philips describe four sets of variables of interest to cognitive-behavioural assessment,referred to by the acronym SORC.Which of the following is not one of these four sets of variables?

The first scientific study of intellectual functioning was conducted by French psychologist Alfred Binet.

Linda is clinical psychologist studying the incidence and prevalence of schizophrenia in a certain population.She is carrying out a(n)study.

A researcher aiming to demonstrate that stable,internal and global (self-blame)attributions for negative events cause depression must achieve a correlation of +0.50 or greater between measures of attribution and depression symptoms.

According to the text,construct validity

According to the text,the most frequently used semistructured interview in psychiatric settings is the

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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