Question 1

When a diagnosis tells the clinician what is likely to happen and possibly predicts the course of the disorder and the likely effect of one treatment or another, the diagnosis has

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A)  construct validity.
B)  predictive validity.
C)  content validity.
D)  none of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The dimensional approach to the classification of mental disorders differs from the categorical approach because the dimensional system provides

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A)  lists of symptoms that are associated with all of the forms of psychopathology that are currently believed to exist.
B)  diagnostic labels based on the presence of specific symptoms.
C)  information that is used to determine the cause and treatment of the disorder.
D)  scales that indicate the degree to which patients are experiencing various cognitions, moods and behaviours.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Perhaps the biggest change that has been seen with the release of DSM-5 is

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A)  the removal of the multiaxial diagnostic
B)  the inclusion of a list of FDA-approved psychotropic system. medications.
C)  the addition of treatment recommendations for
D)  augmentation of the personality disorders category that the most commonly diagnosed illnesses.increases the number of diagnoses from 10 to 15.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The calculation of an IQ, previously done by using a child's mental age, is now done by using a deviation IQ.This means that the child's score is compared to the scores of others

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A)  of the same age.
B)  in the same grade.
C)  who took the test at the same time.
D)  with the same level of intelligence.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Although abnormalities in the structure and functioning of the brain can be detected by neuroimaging techniques, current research is also looking at

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A)  a possible association of these abnormalities with psychological disorders.
B)  using brain-imaging techniques as a treatment for psychological disorders.
C)  preventing psychological disorders with neuroimaging techniques.
D)  changing brain functioning from abnormal to normal.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

A clinician who wished to assess the effects of treatment over a period of time would be most likely to do so by repeatedly administering a(n)

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A)  neuropsychological test battery.
B)  projective test.
C)  intelligence test.
D)  behaviour rating scale.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Determining what is unique about an individual's personality, cultural background or circumstances can be termed a(n)  ________ strategy.

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A)  idiographic
B)  nomothetic
C)  classification
D)  categoricalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following describes a neuropsychological test?

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A)  It determines the possible contribution of brain impairment to the person's condition.
B)  It uses imaging to assess brain structure and/or function.
C)  It assesses long-standing patterns of behaviour.
D)  It ascertains the structure and patterns of cognition.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C) A

Question 9

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)  differs from the Rorschach inkblot test in that the person taking the TAT is asked to use his or her imagination to

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A)  tell a complete story about a picture.
B)  draw a picture based on a story that is read aloud by the examiner.
C)  write down responses after reading a short story.
D)  tell a story and draw a picture about it.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

In addition to MRI, PET and CT, other brain-imaging techniques are currently in use or are now being developed.Which of the following is one of these newer neuroimaging techniques?

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A)  EEG
B)  TMS
C)  SPECT
D)  EMGE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Marisa goes to see a psychologist because she has been having some acute distress and seems overwhelmed.Describe the process that Marisa's psychologist will use to reach a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.

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Marisa will be asked to describe her pro...

Question 12

All of the following statements are TRUE about the MMPI EXCEPT that

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A)  there is little room for interpretation.
B)  the test is tedious and time-consuming.
C)  there is a version for adolescents.
D)  individual responses are examined to determine a diagnostic pattern.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A classical categorical approach to diagnosis is

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A)  more useful in psychology than in medicine.
B)  more useful in medicine than in psychology.
C)  not appropriate in either medicine or psychology.
D)  equally useful in medicine and psychology.E) None of the above
F) A) and D) B

Question 14

An observation that involves identifying specific behaviours that are observable and measurable is called a(n)

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A)  informal observation.
B)  formal observation.
C)  unstructured observation.
D)  self-observation.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic concepts that help determine the value of a psychological assessment procedure?

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A)  reliability
B)  subjectivity
C)  validity
D)  standardisationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D) B

Question 16

The terms taxonomy and nosology refer to

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A)  scientific classification.
B)  the accuracy of a diagnostic system.
C)  the reliability of a grouping of clinical symptoms.
D)  theoretical ideas that cannot be tested objectively.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The dimensional approach to diagnosis is characterised by

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A)  quantification of patients' experiences using scales measuring several areas, such as anxiety or depression.
B)  lists of symptoms that patients must experience for the diagnosis to be assigned.
C)  essential elements that all patients must report for the diagnosis to be assigned but allowance for specific nonessential variations as well.
D)  a theoretical explanation for the underlying cause of the disorder that is assumed to be shared by all patients experiencing similar symptoms.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Several clinicians interview a patient and use a new diagnostic system to independently provide the same diagnosis.We can say that it appears the new diagnostic system is

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A)  reliable.
B)  valid.
C)  both reliable and valid.
D)  neither reliable nor valid.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

In order to be useful, assessment techniques should be based on

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A)  beliefs.
B)  attitudes.
C)  evidence.
D)  assumptions.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

In terms of psychological assessment, which of the following describes the concept of validity?

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A)  Two or more 'raters' get the same answers.
B)  An assessment technique is consistent across different measures.
C)  Scores are used as a norm for comparison purposes.
D)  An assessment technique measures what it is designed to measure.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 3: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

When a diagnosis tells the clinician what is likely to happen and possibly predicts the course of the disorder and the likely effect of one treatment or another, the diagnosis has

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The dimensional approach to the classification of mental disorders differs from the categorical approach because the dimensional system provides

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Perhaps the biggest change that has been seen with the release of DSM-5 is

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The calculation of an IQ, previously done by using a child's mental age, is now done by using a deviation IQ.This means that the child's score is compared to the scores of others

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Although abnormalities in the structure and functioning of the brain can be detected by neuroimaging techniques, current research is also looking at

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A clinician who wished to assess the effects of treatment over a period of time would be most likely to do so by repeatedly administering a(n)

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Determining what is unique about an individual's personality, cultural background or circumstances can be termed a(n) ________ strategy.

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Which of the following describes a neuropsychological test?

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The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) differs from the Rorschach inkblot test in that the person taking the TAT is asked to use his or her imagination to

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In addition to MRI, PET and CT, other brain-imaging techniques are currently in use or are now being developed.Which of the following is one of these newer neuroimaging techniques?

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Marisa goes to see a psychologist because she has been having some acute distress and seems overwhelmed.Describe the process that Marisa's psychologist will use to reach a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.

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A classical categorical approach to diagnosis is

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic concepts that help determine the value of a psychological assessment procedure?

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The terms taxonomy and nosology refer to

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The dimensional approach to diagnosis is characterised by

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Several clinicians interview a patient and use a new diagnostic system to independently provide the same diagnosis.We can say that it appears the new diagnostic system is

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In terms of psychological assessment, which of the following describes the concept of validity?

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