Question 1

Which test has been adapted for use with adults who have intellectual disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  ABSS 
B)  TAT 
C)  MSAT 
D)  FSS 
A)  ABSS 
B)  TAT 
C)  MSAT 
D)  FSS D

Question 2

Which type of therapy is based on principles of learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  client-centered 
C)  behavior modification 
D)  personality 
A)  cognitive 
B)  client-centered 
C)  behavior modification 
D)  personality C

Question 3

Identify,discuss,and evaluate psychophysiologic procedures used in psychological settings.

Accepted Answer

Psychophysiologic procedures are used in psychological settings to measure and understand the relationship between the mind and body. These procedures involve the use of various physiological measures such as heart rate, blood pressure, skin conductance, and muscle tension to assess an individual's psychological state.

One commonly used psychophysiologic procedure is biofeedback, which involves providing individuals with real-time feedback about their physiological responses and teaching them how to control these responses through relaxation techniques. This can be helpful in treating conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain, and hypertension.

Another procedure is electroencephalography (EEG), which measures the electrical activity of the brain. EEG can be used to assess brain function and diagnose conditions such as epilepsy, sleep disorders, and brain injuries.

Psychophysiological assessments can also include measures of autonomic nervous system activity, such as heart rate variability and skin conductance responses, which can provide insight into an individual's emotional and stress responses.

These procedures are valuable in psychological settings as they can provide objective data about an individual's physiological responses to psychological stressors, emotions, and cognitive processes. This information can be used to inform treatment planning and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

Overall, psychophysiologic procedures are important tools in psychological settings for understanding the mind-body connection and providing evidence-based interventions for mental health and well-being. Their use allows for a more comprehensive and holistic approach to psychological assessment and treatment.

Question 4

One problem in psychophysiological assessment is that

Accepted Answer

A)  no relationship has been found between physiological processes and cognitive processes. 
B)  there may be artifacts. 
C)  they are too time intensive. 
D)  they are not cost-effective. 
A)  no relationship has been found between physiological processes and cognitive processes. 
B)  there may be artifacts. 
C)  they are too time intensive. 
D)  they are not cost-effective.

Question 5

Which of the following models assumes that overt manifestations of psychopathology are only symptoms of an underlying problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kanfer and Saslow's model 
B)  the operant conditioning model 
C)  the medical model 
D)  the social ecology model 
A)  Kanfer and Saslow's model 
B)  the operant conditioning model 
C)  the medical model 
D)  the social ecology model

Question 6

In an interview,the tendency for a person to respond in a way that makes them look good in the eyes of the interviewer is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  self efficacy. 
B)  social desirability. 
C)  attribution bias. 
D)  self concept. 
A)  self efficacy. 
B)  social desirability. 
C)  attribution bias. 
D)  self concept.

Question 7

The first step in a cognitive-behavioral assessment is to

Accepted Answer

A)  develop reinforcers. 
B)  identify critical behaviors. 
C)  determine a baseline. 
D)  determine the cause of the problem behavior. 
A)  develop reinforcers. 
B)  identify critical behaviors. 
C)  determine a baseline. 
D)  determine the cause of the problem behavior.

Question 8

To score psychological tests such as educational,personality,and/or psychopathology measurement,

Accepted Answer

A)  a trained individual should be involved in the scoring process. 
B)  computers are taking a major role. 
C)  computers started replacing almost all the psychopathological tests. 
D)  computer-based scoring is not recommended. 
A)  a trained individual should be involved in the scoring process. 
B)  computers are taking a major role. 
C)  computers started replacing almost all the psychopathological tests. 
D)  computer-based scoring is not recommended.

Question 9

Cognitive-behavioral self-reports are best used in conjunction with other sources of information because

Accepted Answer

A)  they only address a small number of behaviors. 
B)  they are very difficult to administer. 
C)  little psychometric data is available for any of them. 
D)  very few such tests even exist. 
A)  they only address a small number of behaviors. 
B)  they are very difficult to administer. 
C)  little psychometric data is available for any of them. 
D)  very few such tests even exist.

Question 10

Indicators such as heart rate,blood pressure,and GSR are used in

Accepted Answer

A)  psychophysiological procedures. 
B)  cognitive functional analysis. 
C)  cognitive-behavioral assessment. 
D)  signal detection procedures. 
A)  psychophysiological procedures. 
B)  cognitive functional analysis. 
C)  cognitive-behavioral assessment. 
D)  signal detection procedures.

Question 11

Which of the following researchers is associated with cognitive functional analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ax 
B)  Azrin 
C)  Kanfer 
D)  Meichenbaum 
A)  Ax 
B)  Azrin 
C)  Kanfer 
D)  Meichenbaum

Question 12

The Fear Survey Schedule (FSS)attempts to identify

Accepted Answer

A)  those individuals most likely to be fearful in a variety of situations. 
B)  internal characteristics that lead to fear responses. 
C)  situations that elicit fear and avoidance. 
D)  the circumstances under which typically fearful people are less likely to be afraid. 
A)  those individuals most likely to be fearful in a variety of situations. 
B)  internal characteristics that lead to fear responses. 
C)  situations that elicit fear and avoidance. 
D)  the circumstances under which typically fearful people are less likely to be afraid.

Question 13

Cognitive-behavioral assessments focus on ____ as the main problem in a disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  the behavior 
B)  repressed memory 
C)  previous trauma 
D)  personality 
A)  the behavior 
B)  repressed memory 
C)  previous trauma 
D)  personality

Question 14

Brenda's therapist is helping her to identify how she might be keeping herself from succeeding in various tasks by assessing the kinds of self-statements she makes.This is one of the most important functions of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive functional analysis. 
B)  personality test. 
C)  projective test. 
D)  factor analysis. 
A)  cognitive functional analysis. 
B)  personality test. 
C)  projective test. 
D)  factor analysis.

Question 15

Dr.Moore was convinced he would not be able to help his client control his compulsive overeating,unless he discovered the reason behind the behavior.Therefore,the tests he used were intended to examine these underlying causes.Dr.Moore was following the

Accepted Answer

A)  biopsychosocial model. 
B)  psychoanalytic approach. 
C)  cognitive approach. 
D)  medical model. 
A)  biopsychosocial model. 
B)  psychoanalytic approach. 
C)  cognitive approach. 
D)  medical model.

Question 16

When cognitive-behavioral assessment methods are compared to traditional assessments,cognitive-behavioral assessments

Accepted Answer

A)  make fewer inferential assumptions. 
B)  are plagued with problems related to definition. 
C)  have fallen into disfavor. 
D)  are generally of lower reliability and validity. 
A)  make fewer inferential assumptions. 
B)  are plagued with problems related to definition. 
C)  have fallen into disfavor. 
D)  are generally of lower reliability and validity.

Question 17

One potential drawback to the computerization of traditional tests is that

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a significant reduction in reliability. 
B)  interpretations based on computer programs must be viewed with caution. 
C)  computerized test administration is cumbersome. 
D)  there is a significant decrease in validity. 
A)  there is a significant reduction in reliability. 
B)  interpretations based on computer programs must be viewed with caution. 
C)  computerized test administration is cumbersome. 
D)  there is a significant decrease in validity.

Question 18

Cognitive-behavioral self-report techniques

Accepted Answer

A)  are superior to traditional self-report techniques. 
B)  attempt to deal with the problems in obtaining observational data. 
C)  are generally well supported in terms of reliability and validity. 
D)  are best categorized as a technique of psychophysiological assessment. 
A)  are superior to traditional self-report techniques. 
B)  attempt to deal with the problems in obtaining observational data. 
C)  are generally well supported in terms of reliability and validity. 
D)  are best categorized as a technique of psychophysiological assessment.

Question 19

In cognitive-behavioral approaches,the primary determinant of the behavior is viewed as

Accepted Answer

A)  the individual's attitudes 
B)  the situation 
C)  the reinforcement history 
D)  lack of learning and knowledge 
A)  the individual's attitudes 
B)  the situation 
C)  the reinforcement history 
D)  lack of learning and knowledge

Question 20

All of the cognitive-behavioral assessment procedures

Accepted Answer

A)  are more direct than traditional psychological tests. 
B)  can be collectively categorized as observational assessment. 
C)  are based on learning principles. 
D)  employ sophisticated hardware such as electronic beepers. 
A)  are more direct than traditional psychological tests. 
B)  can be collectively categorized as observational assessment. 
C)  are based on learning principles. 
D)  employ sophisticated hardware such as electronic beepers.

Which test has been adapted for use with adults who have intellectual disabilities?

Which type of therapy is based on principles of learning?

Identify,discuss,and evaluate psychophysiologic procedures used in psychological settings.

One problem in psychophysiological assessment is that

Which of the following models assumes that overt manifestations of psychopathology are only symptoms of an underlying problem?

In an interview,the tendency for a person to respond in a way that makes them look good in the eyes of the interviewer is known as

The first step in a cognitive-behavioral assessment is to

To score psychological tests such as educational,personality,and/or psychopathology measurement,

Cognitive-behavioral self-reports are best used in conjunction with other sources of information because

Indicators such as heart rate,blood pressure,and GSR are used in

Which of the following researchers is associated with cognitive functional analysis?

The Fear Survey Schedule (FSS)attempts to identify

Cognitive-behavioral assessments focus on ____ as the main problem in a disorder.

Brenda's therapist is helping her to identify how she might be keeping herself from succeeding in various tasks by assessing the kinds of self-statements she makes.This is one of the most important functions of a(n)

Dr.Moore was convinced he would not be able to help his client control his compulsive overeating,unless he discovered the reason behind the behavior.Therefore,the tests he used were intended to examine these underlying causes.Dr.Moore was following the

When cognitive-behavioral assessment methods are compared to traditional assessments,cognitive-behavioral assessments

One potential drawback to the computerization of traditional tests is that

Cognitive-behavioral self-report techniques

In cognitive-behavioral approaches,the primary determinant of the behavior is viewed as

All of the cognitive-behavioral assessment procedures

Introduction

Norms and Basic Statistics for Testing

Correlation and Regression

Reliability

Validity

Test Bias

Writing and Evaluating Test Items

Interviewing Techniques

Theories of Intelligence and the Binet Scales

The Wechsler Intelligence Scales: Wais-Iv, wisc-Iv, and Wppsi-III

Other Individual Tests of Ability in Education and Special Education

Standardized Tests in Education, civil Service, and the Military

Applications in Clinical and Counseling Settings

Projective Personality Tests

Testing in Counseling Psychology

Testing in Health Psychology and Health Care

Testing in Industrial and Business Settings

Ethics and the Future of Psychological Testing

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Exam 15: Computers and Basic Psychological Science in Testing

Which test has been adapted for use with adults who have intellectual disabilities?

Which type of therapy is based on principles of learning?

Identify,discuss,and evaluate psychophysiologic procedures used in psychological settings.

One problem in psychophysiological assessment is that

Which of the following models assumes that overt manifestations of psychopathology are only symptoms of an underlying problem?

In an interview,the tendency for a person to respond in a way that makes them look good in the eyes of the interviewer is known as

The first step in a cognitive-behavioral assessment is to

To score psychological tests such as educational,personality,and/or psychopathology measurement,

Cognitive-behavioral self-reports are best used in conjunction with other sources of information because

Indicators such as heart rate,blood pressure,and GSR are used in

Which of the following researchers is associated with cognitive functional analysis?

The Fear Survey Schedule (FSS)attempts to identify

Cognitive-behavioral assessments focus on ____ as the main problem in a disorder.

Brenda's therapist is helping her to identify how she might be keeping herself from succeeding in various tasks by assessing the kinds of self-statements she makes.This is one of the most important functions of a(n)

Dr.Moore was convinced he would not be able to help his client control his compulsive overeating,unless he discovered the reason behind the behavior.Therefore,the tests he used were intended to examine these underlying causes.Dr.Moore was following the

When cognitive-behavioral assessment methods are compared to traditional assessments,cognitive-behavioral assessments

One potential drawback to the computerization of traditional tests is that

Cognitive-behavioral self-report techniques

In cognitive-behavioral approaches,the primary determinant of the behavior is viewed as

All of the cognitive-behavioral assessment procedures

Introduction

Norms and Basic Statistics for Testing

Correlation and Regression

Reliability

Validity

Test Bias

Writing and Evaluating Test Items

Interviewing Techniques

Theories of Intelligence and the Binet Scales

The Wechsler Intelligence Scales: Wais-Iv, wisc-Iv, and Wppsi-III

Other Individual Tests of Ability in Education and Special Education

Standardized Tests in Education, civil Service, and the Military

Applications in Clinical and Counseling Settings

Projective Personality Tests

Testing in Counseling Psychology

Testing in Health Psychology and Health Care

Testing in Industrial and Business Settings

Ethics and the Future of Psychological Testing

Filters