Question 1

When Ms.Rath was seeking employment, a job consultant gave her a standard IQ test.The following year, the same consultant gave Ms.Rath the same IQ test.Ms.Rath's score was similar on both occasions.What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A) The test has concurrent validity. 
B) The test has long-term validity. 
C) The test has inter-rater reliability. 
D) The test has test-retest reliability.

Question 2

A clinician follows a general outline of questions designed to gather essential information but is free to ask the questions in any particular order and to branch off into other directions in order to follow up on clinically important information.What type of interview is being used in this example?

Accepted Answer

A) an unstructured interview 
B) a structured interview 
C) a behavioural interview 
D) a semistructured interview

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT part of a clinical assessment?

Accepted Answer

A) evaluation of financial factors 
B) evaluation of biological factors 
C) evaluation of social factors 
D) evaluation of psychological factors

Question 4

What type of disorder is the condition in the Inuit culture known as "kayak-angst"?

Accepted Answer

A) manic disorder 
B) psychotic disorder 
C) depressive disorder 
D) anxiety disorder

Question 5

An IQ test indicates a level of intelligence that closely corresponds with a student's high school grades and with teachers' ratings of the student's intelligence.In this instance, what does this IQ test have?

Accepted Answer

A) concurrent validity 
B) reliability 
C) predictive validity 
D) standardization

Question 6

What organization publishes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) the International Medical Association 
B) the American Psychological Association 
C) the American Psychiatric Association 
D) the National Institute of Mental Health

Question 7

How does the assessment concept known as reliability increase in the MMPI?

Accepted Answer

A) because the MMPI is often interpreted by computer 
B) because the MMPI is non-sexist 
C) because the MMPI is well-researched 
D) because the MMPI is made up of many scales

Question 8

Discuss the concept of confidentiality and the limits of confidentiality with regard to clinical assessment.Be sure to include the situation that would cause a clinician to break confidentiality.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which of the following medical conditions might also produce symptoms of behavioural disorders or symptoms that mimic psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) hyperthyroidism 
B) cocaine withdrawal 
C) heart attack 
D) fibromyalgia

Question 10

What have researchers found regarding the Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) 5?

Accepted Answer

A) There are significant gender differences on this test that are not observed on other IQ tests. 
B) Scores on this test do not predict academic success well at all. 
C) The WISC is fully "portable" across cultural boundaries. 
D) A variety of factors can influence scores, including culture.

Question 11

Which of the following is single photon emission computed tomography most similar to in technique and purpose?

Accepted Answer

A) EEG 
B) MRI 
C) CAT 
D) PET

Question 12

Many popular magazines include "psychological" or "personality" tests to help readers better understand themselves or others.How does your textbook view most of these tests?

Accepted Answer

A) They are reliable. 
B) They are for entertainment only. 
C) They are informative and educational. 
D) They are valid.

Question 13

Why might a mixed anxiety-depression diagnosis be considered for DSM inclusion?

Accepted Answer

A) because the disorder is theoretically sound 
B) because the symptoms are often seen in primary-care settings 
C) because the disorder is scientifically based 
D) because the disorder has construct validity

Question 14

Marguerite is tested for brain damage.Although her test results indicate that she has no brain damage, she actually does have a brain tumour.Her test results indicate a false negative.What is the most likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

A) Marguerite will become discouraged and put off following up on medical care. 
B) Marguerite may end up paying for costly treatment that is not necessary. 
C) Marguerite will not get the treatment she needs. 
D) Marguerite may seek out an additional medical opinion.

Question 15

Dr.Evans conducts a study that showed his colleague's "depression screener" does NOT predict depressive symptoms.What is the problem with the depression screener?

Accepted Answer

A) validity 
B) standardization 
C) reliability 
D) classification

Question 16

On which scale of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) would you expect an unreliable, aggressive, and irresponsible person to get a high score?

Accepted Answer

A) paranoia scale 
B) psychopathic deviation scale 
C) psychasthenia scale 
D) social deviation scale

Question 17

What is the focus of the continuing controversy about the WAIS?

Accepted Answer

A) whether the WAIS tests have "portability" to people from other countries and cultures 
B) whether the WAIS tests measure emotional intelligence 
C) whether the WAIS tests measure distinct cognitive skills 
D) whether the WAIS tests should be used with adults as well as children

Question 18

Compared to informal observation, what is an advantage of formal observation?

Accepted Answer

A) Formal observations provide more perspective because they are written after an open-ended, out-of-office interview in a non-clinical setting. 
B) Formal observations rarely require the use of naturalistic settings. 
C) Formal observations are more reliable due to the focus on behaviours that are both observable and measurable. 
D) Formal observations give more information about an individual because they require a three-hour minimum time commitment.

Question 19

Suppose a clinician creates criteria for a diagnosis that reflects what most experts in the field consider to be a particular prototypical patient.What is the clinician doing?

Accepted Answer

A) creating content validity 
B) creating predictive validity 
C) creating criteria validity 
D) creating consensus validity

Question 20

Accurate diagnoses are partly dependent on the reliability and validity of the diagnostic system being used .What else does diagnostic accuracy depend on?

Accepted Answer

A) the patient's ability to describe his or her symptoms clearly and honestly 
B) the skills and training of the clinician 
C) valid statistics regarding the prevalence of the disorder 
D) the efficacy of treatments available for a given psychological disorder

Exam 3: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis