Question 1

When differences in some dependent variable are found to occur as a function of manipulation of the independent variable,a(n)is obtained.

Accepted Answer

A) experimental effect 
B) random effect 
C) pseudo effect 
D) controlled effect 
E) correlation 
A) experimental effect 
B) random effect 
C) pseudo effect 
D) controlled effect 
E) correlation

Question 2

Psychological assessment is a central component of psychological testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sir Francis Galton believed that intelligence could best be measured by studying
--------------,such as an attribute known later as---------------.

Accepted Answer

A) spatial abilities; spatial intelligence 
B) arithmetic skills; mathematical intelligence 
C) verbal abilities; verbal intelligence 
D) physiological abilities; sensory intelligence 
E) physical abilities; athletic intelligence 
A) spatial abilities; spatial intelligence 
B) arithmetic skills; mathematical intelligence 
C) verbal abilities; verbal intelligence 
D) physiological abilities; sensory intelligence 
E) physical abilities; athletic intelligence

Question 4

A clinician has given a client the Rorschach Inkblot Test,and is employing a standardized scoring system created to increase the reliability and validity of the test.They are likely what system?

Accepted Answer

A) the Murray-Exner system 
B) the Exner system 
C) the Exner-Murray system 
D) the Hunsley system 
E) the Murray system 
A) the Murray-Exner system 
B) the Exner system 
C) the Exner-Murray system 
D) the Hunsley system 
E) the Murray system

Question 5

According to the text,the case study is a(n)approach used in the investigation of abnormal behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) singular 
B) nomothetic 
C) individual 
D) ideographic 
E) unitary 
A) singular 
B) nomothetic 
C) individual 
D) ideographic 
E) unitary

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true of the actuarial approach?

Accepted Answer

A) Those who endorse it would not rely on intuition in making a decision. 
B) Those who endorse it argue that there is no substitute for the clinician's experience and personal judgment in coming to decisions. 
C) Those who endorse it argue that a more objective standard is needed. 
D) It tends to be more efficient in terms of making predictions in a variety of situations. 
E) Those who endorse it rely on statistical procedures and formal rules in evaluating data. 
A) Those who endorse it would not rely on intuition in making a decision. 
B) Those who endorse it argue that there is no substitute for the clinician's experience and personal judgment in coming to decisions. 
C) Those who endorse it argue that a more objective standard is needed. 
D) It tends to be more efficient in terms of making predictions in a variety of situations. 
E) Those who endorse it rely on statistical procedures and formal rules in evaluating data.

Question 7

Although it is relatively old technology,provides an effective method of detecting seizure disorders

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

If two variables,A and B,are related then we can say all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) there is a relationship between A and B. 
B) some other variable,C,may be causing both A and B. 
C) A might be causing B. 
D) A causes B. 
E) B might be causing A. 
A) there is a relationship between A and B. 
B) some other variable,C,may be causing both A and B. 
C) A might be causing B. 
D) A causes B. 
E) B might be causing A.

Question 9

A researcher wants to know to what extent are all the questions within her test measuring the same thing.She can asses this by evaluating theof her test or by using.

Accepted Answer

A) split-half reliability; face validity 
B) face validity; test-retest reliability 
C) construct validity; coefficient alpha 
D) split-half reliability; coefficient alpha 
E) predictive validity; internal consistency 
A) split-half reliability; face validity 
B) face validity; test-retest reliability 
C) construct validity; coefficient alpha 
D) split-half reliability; coefficient alpha 
E) predictive validity; internal consistency

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT presented by the text as a criticism of the case study method of investigating abnormal behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) The clinician's theoretical background has been shown to influence the information gathered. 
B) It does not lead to generation of new hypotheses. 
C) It does not employ the scientific method. 
D) It cannot demonstrate cause and effect. 
E) One cannot be certain of the generalizability of the findings. 
A) The clinician's theoretical background has been shown to influence the information gathered. 
B) It does not lead to generation of new hypotheses. 
C) It does not employ the scientific method. 
D) It cannot demonstrate cause and effect. 
E) One cannot be certain of the generalizability of the findings.

Question 11

The first widely used intelligence test for adults,the,was developed by

Accepted Answer

A) Simon Adult Intelligence Scale; Simon 
B) Adult Intelligence Index; Wechsler 
C) Stanford-Binet Scale; Stanford 
D) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale; Wechsler 
E) Adult Intelligence Index; Stanford University 
A) Simon Adult Intelligence Scale; Simon 
B) Adult Intelligence Index; Wechsler 
C) Stanford-Binet Scale; Stanford 
D) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale; Wechsler 
E) Adult Intelligence Index; Stanford University

When differences in some dependent variable are found to occur as a function of manipulation of the independent variable,a(n)is obtained.

Psychological assessment is a central component of psychological testing.

Sir Francis Galton believed that intelligence could best be measured by studying --------------,such as an attribute known later as---------------.

A clinician has given a client the Rorschach Inkblot Test,and is employing a standardized scoring system created to increase the reliability and validity of the test.They are likely what system?

According to the text,the case study is a(n)approach used in the investigation of abnormal behaviour.

Which of the following is NOT true of the actuarial approach?

Although it is relatively old technology,provides an effective method of detecting seizure disorders

If two variables,A and B,are related then we can say all of the following except

A researcher wants to know to what extent are all the questions within her test measuring the same thing.She can asses this by evaluating theof her test or by using.

Which of the following was NOT presented by the text as a criticism of the case study method of investigating abnormal behaviour?

The first widely used intelligence test for adults,the,was developed by

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

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Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

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Exam 4: Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

When differences in some dependent variable are found to occur as a function of manipulation of the independent variable,a(n)is obtained.

Psychological assessment is a central component of psychological testing.

Sir Francis Galton believed that intelligence could best be measured by studying --------------,such as an attribute known later as---------------.

A clinician has given a client the Rorschach Inkblot Test,and is employing a standardized scoring system created to increase the reliability and validity of the test.They are likely what system?

According to the text,the case study is a(n)approach used in the investigation of abnormal behaviour.

Which of the following is NOT true of the actuarial approach?

Although it is relatively old technology,provides an effective method of detecting seizure disorders

If two variables,A and B,are related then we can say all of the following except

A researcher wants to know to what extent are all the questions within her test measuring the same thing.She can asses this by evaluating theof her test or by using.

Which of the following was NOT presented by the text as a criticism of the case study method of investigating abnormal behaviour?

The first widely used intelligence test for adults,the,was developed by

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

Filters