Exam 3: Assessment and Diagnosis

When considering a "normative" approach to interpreting a patient's score on an assessment instrument, the psychologist is interested in comparing the patient's score with

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A major purpose of a diagnosis is to

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Compare and contrast the interpretation of scores on an assessment instrument using the normative versus the self-referent comparison method.

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Normative comparisons require looking at a person's score as it compares with the scores of a sample of people who are representative of the entire population with regard to key characteristics (age, sex, etc.) or with scores of a subgroup who are similar to the patient being assessed. Self-referent comparisons are those that compare responses on various instruments with the patient's own prior performance, and they are used most often to examine the course of symptoms over time.

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

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From 1952 to the present, the number of diagnostic categories in DSM has approximately

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Similar rates for all disorders are found for males and females in the American culture.

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Morgan obtains a score on a screening device for depression, which indicates the presence of significant depression. Morgan's psychologist is most likely to do what at this point in the assessment process?

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The Reliable Change Index (RCI) is a measure of

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The Guilford Test of Marital Discord is administered to a newly married young woman who is being seen in psychotherapy. The results indicate that the woman is very unhappy in her marriage. Knowing that testing literature reports that the test has a high rate of false positives, a good clinician would

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According to your text, the hormone oxytocin may be responsible for our ability to

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The original IQ test designed by Binet was developed to predict academic success.

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In understanding the results of assessments using psychometric instruments, a person's score may be compared with normative group scores, self-referent scores, or a combination of the two approaches.

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While a major benefit of the unstructured interview lies in its flexibility, a major drawback exists in the

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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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Which of the following best captures the meaning of reliability?

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Compared with a categorical system, a dimensional approach to classification

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In making a differential diagnosis, the psychologist performing the assessment gathers data from multiple sources and completes a process that is more extensive than a screening in order to determine the

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Miguel is a 24-year-old married man who was referred by his physician to a psychologist for assessment. In order for the psychologist to release information to Miguel's doctor,

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William was treated for anxiety related to test-taking. At the end of his therapy, he reported fewer anxiety symptoms and a better ability to manage his fear of failure. Most probably, William's progress will be viewed as _______ at termination.

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Select the statement that is most likely TRUE of dimensional models.

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When considering a "normative" approach to interpreting a patient's score on an assessment instrument, the psychologist is interested in comparing the patient's score with

A major purpose of a diagnosis is to

Compare and contrast the interpretation of scores on an assessment instrument using the normative versus the self-referent comparison method.

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

From 1952 to the present, the number of diagnostic categories in DSM has approximately

Similar rates for all disorders are found for males and females in the American culture.

Morgan obtains a score on a screening device for depression, which indicates the presence of significant depression. Morgan's psychologist is most likely to do what at this point in the assessment process?

The Reliable Change Index (RCI) is a measure of

According to your text, the hormone oxytocin may be responsible for our ability to

The original IQ test designed by Binet was developed to predict academic success.

In understanding the results of assessments using psychometric instruments, a person's score may be compared with normative group scores, self-referent scores, or a combination of the two approaches.

While a major benefit of the unstructured interview lies in its flexibility, a major drawback exists in the

Which of the following best captures the meaning of reliability?

Compared with a categorical system, a dimensional approach to classification

In making a differential diagnosis, the psychologist performing the assessment gathers data from multiple sources and completes a process that is more extensive than a screening in order to determine the

Miguel is a 24-year-old married man who was referred by his physician to a psychologist for assessment. In order for the psychologist to release information to Miguel's doctor,

William was treated for anxiety related to test-taking. At the end of his therapy, he reported fewer anxiety symptoms and a better ability to manage his fear of failure. Most probably, William's progress will be viewed as _______ at termination.

Select the statement that is most likely TRUE of dimensional models.

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