Question 1

The dimensional model of classification is quantitative, implying that

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A)  disorders that are observed are simply extreme variations of normal behaviour. 
B)  different observed disorders are qualitatively distinct from each other. 
C)  no real differences exist among diagnostic subtypes. 
D)  it is not possible to place disorders along a continuum of functioning. 
A)  disorders that are observed are simply extreme variations of normal behaviour. 
B)  different observed disorders are qualitatively distinct from each other. 
C)  no real differences exist among diagnostic subtypes. 
D)  it is not possible to place disorders along a continuum of functioning.

Question 2

According to the text, a major limitation of the current DSM approach is that

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A)  not all persons with the exact same diagnosis experience the exact same symptoms. 
B)  not all persons experience the exact same symptoms at the exact same age. 
C)  all people do not accept the underlying etiology of their disorders. 
D)  all people do not meet all symptoms outlined for a disorder. 
A)  not all persons with the exact same diagnosis experience the exact same symptoms. 
B)  not all persons experience the exact same symptoms at the exact same age. 
C)  all people do not accept the underlying etiology of their disorders. 
D)  all people do not meet all symptoms outlined for a disorder.

Question 3

The 5ᵗʰ edition of the Stanford-Binet Test is believed to be

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A)  a valid test for the prediction of academic success in boys but not girls. 
B)  less valid than the earlier version of the test because of biases in ethnicity. 
C)  a "culture free" test of intelligence and useful for measuring persons falling in the low range of intellectual functioning. 
D)  appropriate for identifying people who fall at both the high and low ends of the intelligence continuum. 
A)  a valid test for the prediction of academic success in boys but not girls. 
B)  less valid than the earlier version of the test because of biases in ethnicity. 
C)  a "culture free" test of intelligence and useful for measuring persons falling in the low range of intellectual functioning. 
D)  appropriate for identifying people who fall at both the high and low ends of the intelligence continuum.

Question 4

Jon is asked to complete an assessment measure that focuses on depression. The instructions given on the instrument state, "Rate each of the following items using the following scale: Always, Frequently, Sometimes, or Never." Which of the following types of assessment instruments is Jon being asked to complete?

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A)  Subjective response measure 
B)  Self-report measure 
C)  Clinician-rated measure 
D)  Objective response measure 
A)  Subjective response measure 
B)  Self-report measure 
C)  Clinician-rated measure 
D)  Objective response measure

Question 5

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) assesses intelligence in which of the following age ranges?

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A)  6-16 years 
B)  2 1/2-7 years 
C)  7-12 years 
D)  7-14 years 
A)  6-16 years 
B)  2 1/2-7 years 
C)  7-12 years 
D)  7-14 years

Question 6

A test score falling outside 2 standard deviations of the mean indicates a meaningful difference between the obtained score and the normative group.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Developmental factors should be reflected in diagnostic systems because

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A)  patterns of symptoms and behaviours may vary across the life span. 
B)  age often determines the credibility of interview information. 
C)  comorbid diagnoses are more likely at some developmental stages 
D)  they increase the cross-cultural generalization of diagnostic categories. 
A)  patterns of symptoms and behaviours may vary across the life span. 
B)  age often determines the credibility of interview information. 
C)  comorbid diagnoses are more likely at some developmental stages 
D)  they increase the cross-cultural generalization of diagnostic categories.

Question 8

The content and style of questions used in a clinical interview are guided by the

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A)  presenting problem and the nature of the patient's difficulty. 
B)  presenting problem. 
C)  clinician's theoretical orientation. 
D)  clinician's theoretical orientation and presenting problem. 
A)  presenting problem and the nature of the patient's difficulty. 
B)  presenting problem. 
C)  clinician's theoretical orientation. 
D)  clinician's theoretical orientation and presenting problem.

Question 9

Clinical assessments for outcome evaluation may be repeated over time during treatment in order to

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A)  determine the patient's changing attitudes toward the therapist. 
B)  be certain the problem behaviour has been identified. 
C)  recheck the accuracy of the diagnosis. 
D)  evaluate a patient's progress. 
A)  determine the patient's changing attitudes toward the therapist. 
B)  be certain the problem behaviour has been identified. 
C)  recheck the accuracy of the diagnosis. 
D)  evaluate a patient's progress.

Question 10

Compared with a categorical system, a dimensional approach to classification

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A)  allows all symptoms to be described regardless of cut-off scores. 
B)  allows all disorders to be classified into discrete, valid categories. 
C)  would be more promising if it decreased interrater reliability. 
D)  would allow symptoms to be rated cross-culturally. 
A)  allows all symptoms to be described regardless of cut-off scores. 
B)  allows all disorders to be classified into discrete, valid categories. 
C)  would be more promising if it decreased interrater reliability. 
D)  would allow symptoms to be rated cross-culturally.

Question 11

Under what conditions might a clinician find a clinical judgment, rather than statistical data, useful?

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A)  When there are no relevant statistical data upon which to rely. 
B)  When the clinician's intuition leads her away from the statistical data. 
C)  When the training of the therapist lends itself more readily to clinical judgment than to empirical studies. 
D)  When the statistical data point to the efficacy of a treatment in which the clinician is not trained. 
A)  When there are no relevant statistical data upon which to rely. 
B)  When the clinician's intuition leads her away from the statistical data. 
C)  When the training of the therapist lends itself more readily to clinical judgment than to empirical studies. 
D)  When the statistical data point to the efficacy of a treatment in which the clinician is not trained.

Question 12

A patient comes to a clinician with complaints of depression and anxiety. Given the DSM-5 rule of no symptom appearing in more than one category, what would likely be the diagnostic result?

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A)  The rule would not affect the diagnosis. 
B)  No diagnosis would be entered given the contradictory information. 
C)  Comorbid diagnoses would be recorded. 
D)  The International Classification of Diseases-10 would be used. 
A)  The rule would not affect the diagnosis. 
B)  No diagnosis would be entered given the contradictory information. 
C)  Comorbid diagnoses would be recorded. 
D)  The International Classification of Diseases-10 would be used.

Question 13

Geraldine has completed an IQ test. In reviewing the test results, the psychologist observes that the patient's Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI) is significantly lower than her Perceptual Reasoning Index (PRI). Given this information, which of the following tests has the psychologist administered to Geraldine?

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A)  Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale 
B)  Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-IV 
C)  Luria-Nebraska Intelligence Test 
D)  Simon Intelligence Test for Adults 
A)  Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale 
B)  Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-IV 
C)  Luria-Nebraska Intelligence Test 
D)  Simon Intelligence Test for Adults

Question 14

Which of the following is a psychometric properties of an assessment instrument?

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A)  significance 
B)  sensitivity 
C)  standardization 
D)  specificity 
A)  significance 
B)  sensitivity 
C)  standardization 
D)  specificity

Question 15

A community screening for depression might identify

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A)  people at risk for depression if they are not treated. 
B)  the people in a cohort who might benefit from a particular type of therapy. 
C)  the number of people likely to recover without any psychological treatment. 
D)  what a specific cohort's cut-off score should be, considering all risk factors. 
A)  people at risk for depression if they are not treated. 
B)  the people in a cohort who might benefit from a particular type of therapy. 
C)  the number of people likely to recover without any psychological treatment. 
D)  what a specific cohort's cut-off score should be, considering all risk factors.

Question 16

Discuss concerns about the effects of labeling and stereotyping through diagnosis on both the patient and people who interact with the patient.

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Diagnostic categories can encourage ster

Question 17

In the clinical assessment process, referral questions aid in the determination of

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A)  the goals of assessment and the psychological tests or measurements to be administered. 
B)  an appropriate placement for the patient upon discharge. 
C)  how long the therapeutic process will take. 
D)  the best way to psychologically triage the individual for further testing. 
A)  the goals of assessment and the psychological tests or measurements to be administered. 
B)  an appropriate placement for the patient upon discharge. 
C)  how long the therapeutic process will take. 
D)  the best way to psychologically triage the individual for further testing.

Question 18

Discuss the concepts of statistical and clinical prediction. Include in your overview the research evidence supporting the more accurate approach to predicting future-related issues in treatment outcomes.

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Studies reveal that clinicians are more

Question 19

The Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI), a test designed to measure personality styles, pathological syndromes, and symptom disorders, has adequate reliability and validity but it

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A)  takes longer to complete than the MMPI. 
B)  lacks fit with the DSM system and categories. 
C)  relies heavily on open-ended questions. 
D)  assesses only severe cases of specific disorders. 
A)  takes longer to complete than the MMPI. 
B)  lacks fit with the DSM system and categories. 
C)  relies heavily on open-ended questions. 
D)  assesses only severe cases of specific disorders.

Question 20

Researchers from the Center for Phobic Disorders have received a research grant to investigate the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioural approach to treatment. In selecting an interview instrument, the investigators will give important consideration to whether

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A)  two different interviewers would reach the same conclusion about the same person. 
B)  the same patient would respond in the same way to both an unstructured and structured interview. 
C)  the interview questions are gender-sensitive. 
D)  training is required on both forms A and B of the unstructured interview. 
A)  two different interviewers would reach the same conclusion about the same person. 
B)  the same patient would respond in the same way to both an unstructured and structured interview. 
C)  the interview questions are gender-sensitive. 
D)  training is required on both forms A and B of the unstructured interview.

The dimensional model of classification is quantitative, implying that

According to the text, a major limitation of the current DSM approach is that

The 5ᵗʰ edition of the Stanford-Binet Test is believed to be

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) assesses intelligence in which of the following age ranges?

A test score falling outside 2 standard deviations of the mean indicates a meaningful difference between the obtained score and the normative group.

Developmental factors should be reflected in diagnostic systems because

The content and style of questions used in a clinical interview are guided by the

Clinical assessments for outcome evaluation may be repeated over time during treatment in order to

Compared with a categorical system, a dimensional approach to classification

Under what conditions might a clinician find a clinical judgment, rather than statistical data, useful?

A patient comes to a clinician with complaints of depression and anxiety. Given the DSM-5 rule of no symptom appearing in more than one category, what would likely be the diagnostic result?

Which of the following is a psychometric properties of an assessment instrument?

A community screening for depression might identify

Discuss concerns about the effects of labeling and stereotyping through diagnosis on both the patient and people who interact with the patient.

In the clinical assessment process, referral questions aid in the determination of

Discuss the concepts of statistical and clinical prediction. Include in your overview the research evidence supporting the more accurate approach to predicting future-related issues in treatment outcomes.

The Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI), a test designed to measure personality styles, pathological syndromes, and symptom disorders, has adequate reliability and validity but it

Researchers from the Center for Phobic Disorders have received a research grant to investigate the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioural approach to treatment. In selecting an interview instrument, the investigators will give important consideration to whether

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The dimensional model of classification is quantitative, implying that

According to the text, a major limitation of the current DSM approach is that

The 5ᵗʰ edition of the Stanford-Binet Test is believed to be

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) assesses intelligence in which of the following age ranges?

A test score falling outside 2 standard deviations of the mean indicates a meaningful difference between the obtained score and the normative group.

Developmental factors should be reflected in diagnostic systems because

The content and style of questions used in a clinical interview are guided by the

Clinical assessments for outcome evaluation may be repeated over time during treatment in order to

Compared with a categorical system, a dimensional approach to classification

Under what conditions might a clinician find a clinical judgment, rather than statistical data, useful?

A patient comes to a clinician with complaints of depression and anxiety. Given the DSM-5 rule of no symptom appearing in more than one category, what would likely be the diagnostic result?

Which of the following is a psychometric properties of an assessment instrument?

A community screening for depression might identify

Discuss concerns about the effects of labeling and stereotyping through diagnosis on both the patient and people who interact with the patient.

In the clinical assessment process, referral questions aid in the determination of

Discuss the concepts of statistical and clinical prediction. Include in your overview the research evidence supporting the more accurate approach to predicting future-related issues in treatment outcomes.

The Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI), a test designed to measure personality styles, pathological syndromes, and symptom disorders, has adequate reliability and validity but it

Researchers from the Center for Phobic Disorders have received a research grant to investigate the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioural approach to treatment. In selecting an interview instrument, the investigators will give important consideration to whether

Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives

Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom, Dissociative, and Factitious Disorders

Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Paraphilic Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

Health Psychology

Abnormal Psychology: Legal and Ethical Issues

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