Question 1

What are the differences between structured and unstructured clinical interviews?

Accepted Answer

Structured and unstructured clinical int

Question 2

The correlations of Achenbach scores obtained from different informants (regarding the same youngster)can be calculated. Describe two things, beyond issues of the reliability of the instruments, that may impact interrater reliability.

Accepted Answer

Two things that may impact interrater re

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a projective test?

Accepted Answer

A) Rorschach 
B) Stanford Binet 
C) Child Behavior Checklist 
D) Bayley Scales 
A) Rorschach 
B) Stanford Binet 
C) Child Behavior Checklist 
D) Bayley Scales

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding diagnostic labels is part of the concern with the impact of such labeling?

Accepted Answer

A) Diagnostic labels have a social impact as well as a clinical and scientific purpose. 
B) Diagnostic labels do not influence observer expectations regarding the child who is labeled. 
C) Diagnostic labels do not help to provide adults with an explanation or understanding of the child's behavior. 
D) Diagnostic labels do not lead to generalizations about the characteristics of all children receiving a particular label. 
A) Diagnostic labels have a social impact as well as a clinical and scientific purpose. 
B) Diagnostic labels do not influence observer expectations regarding the child who is labeled. 
C) Diagnostic labels do not help to provide adults with an explanation or understanding of the child's behavior. 
D) Diagnostic labels do not lead to generalizations about the characteristics of all children receiving a particular label.

Question 5

Define these terms: classification, taxonomy, diagnosis, and assessment. How are these concepts related?

Accepted Answer

Classification refers to the process of

Question 6

Psychotropic drugs produce therapeutic effects by their influence on the process of neurotransmission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss the concerns and benefits regarding prevention.

Accepted Answer

Prevention is a critical aspect of healt

Question 8

The greatest impediment to the utility of direct observational assessment is probably

Accepted Answer

A) reactivity. 
B) test-retest reliability. 
C) observer bias. 
D) interrater reliability. 
A) reactivity. 
B) test-retest reliability. 
C) observer bias. 
D) interrater reliability.

Question 9

List 4 of the 8 alternative strategies for providing treatment content to youth and families reported by Weisz & Kazdin (2010).

Accepted Answer

Weisz and Kazdin (2010) discussed altern

Question 10

Discuss the pros and cons of labeling.

Accepted Answer

Labeling can have both positive and nega

Question 11

The Diagnostic Interview for Children and the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Aged Children are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) schedules of how to time assessments for children. 
B) schedules of when in the therapeutic process the young child should be seen. 
C) general clinical interviews. 
D) structured interviews. 
A) schedules of how to time assessments for children. 
B) schedules of when in the therapeutic process the young child should be seen. 
C) general clinical interviews. 
D) structured interviews.

Question 12

If an individual is given a global assessment of functioning score of 30, which of the following is likely true?

Accepted Answer

A) The individual is exhibiting superior functioning. 
B) The individual has some impairment in almost all areas. 
C) The individual has generally good functioning with difficulty in only a couple of areas. 
D) The individual is uncooperative and functioning cannot be determined. 
A) The individual is exhibiting superior functioning. 
B) The individual has some impairment in almost all areas. 
C) The individual has generally good functioning with difficulty in only a couple of areas. 
D) The individual is uncooperative and functioning cannot be determined.

Question 13

Evaluation of heart rate, muscle tension, and respiration rates are examples of psychophysiological assessments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is described as a "nipping in the bud" strategy in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A) Primary prevention 
B) Secondary prevention 
C) Tertiary prevention 
D) Universal prevention 
A) Primary prevention 
B) Secondary prevention 
C) Tertiary prevention 
D) Universal prevention

Question 15

Based on the case study of Alicia reported in the textbook, assessments are useful only for discovering weaknesses or problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

After assessing Billy, three different clinicians all agree on his diagnosis. This suggests that the diagnostic system the clinicians used has good

Accepted Answer

A) etiological validity. 
B) predictive validity. 
C) interrater reliability. 
D) test-retest reliability. 
A) etiological validity. 
B) predictive validity. 
C) interrater reliability. 
D) test-retest reliability.

Question 17

Comorbidity or co-occurrence of disorders in children and adolescents is

Accepted Answer

A) quite common. 
B) very rare. 
C) not possible using the DSM system. 
D) common for females but not for males. 
A) quite common. 
B) very rare. 
C) not possible using the DSM system. 
D) common for females but not for males.

Question 18

Treatment often involves not only the child but also family members, peers, and school personnel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Structured interviews have been developed to

Accepted Answer

A) create more open-ended interviews. 
B) create more reliable interviews. 
C) avoid diagnoses such as DSM-IV. 
D) be useful for individuals rather than for large populations. 
A) create more open-ended interviews. 
B) create more reliable interviews. 
C) avoid diagnoses such as DSM-IV. 
D) be useful for individuals rather than for large populations.

Question 20

There is controversy regarding the categorical nature of the DSM-IV-TR.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are the differences between structured and unstructured clinical interviews?

The correlations of Achenbach scores obtained from different informants (regarding the same youngster)can be calculated. Describe two things, beyond issues of the reliability of the instruments, that may impact interrater reliability.

Which of the following is an example of a projective test?

Which of the following statements regarding diagnostic labels is part of the concern with the impact of such labeling?

Define these terms: classification, taxonomy, diagnosis, and assessment. How are these concepts related?

Psychotropic drugs produce therapeutic effects by their influence on the process of neurotransmission.

Discuss the concerns and benefits regarding prevention.

The greatest impediment to the utility of direct observational assessment is probably

List 4 of the 8 alternative strategies for providing treatment content to youth and families reported by Weisz & Kazdin (2010).

Discuss the pros and cons of labeling.

The Diagnostic Interview for Children and the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Aged Children are examples of

If an individual is given a global assessment of functioning score of 30, which of the following is likely true?

Evaluation of heart rate, muscle tension, and respiration rates are examples of psychophysiological assessments.

Which of the following is described as a "nipping in the bud" strategy in the textbook?

Based on the case study of Alicia reported in the textbook, assessments are useful only for discovering weaknesses or problems.

After assessing Billy, three different clinicians all agree on his diagnosis. This suggests that the diagnostic system the clinicians used has good

Comorbidity or co-occurrence of disorders in children and adolescents is

Treatment often involves not only the child but also family members, peers, and school personnel.

Structured interviews have been developed to

There is controversy regarding the categorical nature of the DSM-IV-TR.

Introduction

The Developmental Psychopathology Perspective

Biological and Environmental Contexts of Psychopathology

Research: Its Role and Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders

Conduct Problems

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Language and Learning Disorders

Intellectual Disability

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Schizophrenia

Disorders of Basic Physical Functions

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Evolving Concerns for Youth

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Exam 5: Classification, Assessment, and Intervention

What are the differences between structured and unstructured clinical interviews?

The correlations of Achenbach scores obtained from different informants (regarding the same youngster)can be calculated. Describe two things, beyond issues of the reliability of the instruments, that may impact interrater reliability.

Which of the following is an example of a projective test?

Which of the following statements regarding diagnostic labels is part of the concern with the impact of such labeling?

Define these terms: classification, taxonomy, diagnosis, and assessment. How are these concepts related?

Psychotropic drugs produce therapeutic effects by their influence on the process of neurotransmission.

Discuss the concerns and benefits regarding prevention.

The greatest impediment to the utility of direct observational assessment is probably

List 4 of the 8 alternative strategies for providing treatment content to youth and families reported by Weisz & Kazdin (2010).

Discuss the pros and cons of labeling.

The Diagnostic Interview for Children and the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Aged Children are examples of

If an individual is given a global assessment of functioning score of 30, which of the following is likely true?

Evaluation of heart rate, muscle tension, and respiration rates are examples of psychophysiological assessments.

Which of the following is described as a "nipping in the bud" strategy in the textbook?

Based on the case study of Alicia reported in the textbook, assessments are useful only for discovering weaknesses or problems.

After assessing Billy, three different clinicians all agree on his diagnosis. This suggests that the diagnostic system the clinicians used has good

Comorbidity or co-occurrence of disorders in children and adolescents is

Treatment often involves not only the child but also family members, peers, and school personnel.

Structured interviews have been developed to

There is controversy regarding the categorical nature of the DSM-IV-TR.

Introduction

The Developmental Psychopathology Perspective

Biological and Environmental Contexts of Psychopathology

Research: Its Role and Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders

Conduct Problems

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Language and Learning Disorders

Intellectual Disability

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Schizophrenia

Disorders of Basic Physical Functions

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Evolving Concerns for Youth

Filters