Question 1

Individuals who lack awareness,insight,and the ability to recognize problems are referred to as

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A)  agnostic. 
B)  anosognostic. 
C)  amnesiac. 
D)  anhedonics. 
A)  agnostic. 
B)  anosognostic. 
C)  amnesiac. 
D)  anhedonics. B

Question 2

Most neuropsychologists prefer which of the following when conducting a neuropsychological evaluation?

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A)  a prepackaged neuropsychological battery 
B)  a flexible neuropsychological battery 
C)  the Halstead-Reitan 
D)  the Luria-Nebraska 
A)  a prepackaged neuropsychological battery 
B)  a flexible neuropsychological battery 
C)  the Halstead-Reitan 
D)  the Luria-Nebraska B

Question 3

A prepackaged battery of neuropsychological tests allows a clinician to

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A)  pick and choose from a variety of tests in the battery. 
B)  choose tests based on the specific referral questions. 
C)  choose a complete battery that is individually tailored to the referral question. 
D)  administer a variety of tests that sample commonly evaluated areas. 
A)  pick and choose from a variety of tests in the battery. 
B)  choose tests based on the specific referral questions. 
C)  choose a complete battery that is individually tailored to the referral question. 
D)  administer a variety of tests that sample commonly evaluated areas. D

Question 4

These brain lobes contain areas for visual reception:

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A)  temporal lobes. 
B)  occipital lobes. 
C)  parietal lobes. 
D)  frontal lobes. 
A)  temporal lobes. 
B)  occipital lobes. 
C)  parietal lobes. 
D)  frontal lobes.

Question 5

When a neuropsychologist uses the word "concrete," the neuropsychologist is typically making reference to the variable of

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A)  level of intelligence. 
B)  level of abstraction. 
C)  strength of will. 
D)  strength of character. 
A)  level of intelligence. 
B)  level of abstraction. 
C)  strength of will. 
D)  strength of character.

Question 6

The mental status examination used as part of the neuropsychological evaluation

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A)  is exactly the same as a mental status examination used during a clinical or counseling assessment. 
B)  will typically delve into specific areas related to the referral more extensively than the one used routinely as part of a clinical or counseling assessment. 
C)  typically includes the administration of an intelligence test. 
D)  typically includes the administration of a neuropsychological adjective checklist. 
A)  is exactly the same as a mental status examination used during a clinical or counseling assessment. 
B)  will typically delve into specific areas related to the referral more extensively than the one used routinely as part of a clinical or counseling assessment. 
C)  typically includes the administration of an intelligence test. 
D)  typically includes the administration of a neuropsychological adjective checklist.

Question 7

Studies with the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST)indicate that high scores indicative of neurological impairment are obtained by people with neurological difficulties.High scores indicative of neurological impairment have also been found for people with mental disorders,with no neurological impairment.This latter finding is indicative of which type of problem with regard to WCST scores?

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A)  false positives 
B)  false negatives 
C)  true negatives 
D)  true positives 
A)  false positives 
B)  false negatives 
C)  true negatives 
D)  true positives

Question 8

If a patient performs poorly on a task entailing interpretation of well-known proverbs,a neuropsychologist would further investigate the patient's

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A)  ability to abstract. 
B)  possible deficits in organizational skills. 
C)  ability to be "oriented time three." 
D)  financial resources to pay for the consultation. 
A)  ability to abstract. 
B)  possible deficits in organizational skills. 
C)  ability to be "oriented time three." 
D)  financial resources to pay for the consultation.

Question 9

Of the following,who is considered the "founding father of neuropsychology"?

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A)  L. L. Thurstone 
B)  Ralph Reitan 
C)  Ward Halstead 
D)  Mehmet Oz 
A)  L. L. Thurstone 
B)  Ralph Reitan 
C)  Ward Halstead 
D)  Mehmet Oz

Question 10

The Luria-Nebraska is

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A)  a personality assessment battery. 
B)  a flexible neuropsychological test battery. 
C)  a fixed neuropsychological test battery. 
D)  the only psychological test battery that Mutual of Omaha offers reimbursement for. 
A)  a personality assessment battery. 
B)  a flexible neuropsychological test battery. 
C)  a fixed neuropsychological test battery. 
D)  the only psychological test battery that Mutual of Omaha offers reimbursement for.

Question 11

Parkinson's disease results from a deficiency in the brain of

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A)  glutamate. 
B)  dopamine. 
C)  acetylcholine. 
D)  serotonin. 
A)  glutamate. 
B)  dopamine. 
C)  acetylcholine. 
D)  serotonin.

Question 12

Symptoms of a neurological deficit may become evident

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A)  during an intake interview. 
B)  during the administration of psychological tests. 
C)  as the result of the administration of a psychological test. 
D)  All of these 
A)  during an intake interview. 
B)  during the administration of psychological tests. 
C)  as the result of the administration of a psychological test. 
D)  All of these

Question 13

Which is TRUE of a flexible battery in neuropsychological assessment?

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A)  A flexible battery of tests is typically preferable to a standard or prepackaged battery because it is more tailored to the assessee's presenting problem. 
B)  Tests administered in a flexible battery frequently overlap with some of the functions typically assessed in a standard battery, although both should always be administered. 
C)  All tests in a flexible battery have usually been normed on similar populations. 
D)  Tests administered in a flexible battery are less time-consuming than those in a standard battery. 
A)  A flexible battery of tests is typically preferable to a standard or prepackaged battery because it is more tailored to the assessee's presenting problem. 
B)  Tests administered in a flexible battery frequently overlap with some of the functions typically assessed in a standard battery, although both should always be administered. 
C)  All tests in a flexible battery have usually been normed on similar populations. 
D)  Tests administered in a flexible battery are less time-consuming than those in a standard battery.

Question 14

Which information is typically LEAST important in a neuropsychological examination and history-taking?

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A)  the age at which the patient was able to tie his or her shoelaces 
B)  the patient's estimated IQ 
C)  the patient's social values 
D)  the medical history of the patient's parents 
A)  the age at which the patient was able to tie his or her shoelaces 
B)  the patient's estimated IQ 
C)  the patient's social values 
D)  the medical history of the patient's parents

Question 15

The type of task measured in the test referred to simply as "the Boston" is

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A)  controlled word association. 
B)  figure copying. 
C)  visual memory. 
D)  confrontation naming. 
A)  controlled word association. 
B)  figure copying. 
C)  visual memory. 
D)  confrontation naming.

Question 16

According to Dr.Eric Kramer,in an outpatient setting,the person coming for an evaluation of dementia typically

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A)  is accompanied by a significant other or caregiver. 
B)  complains of forgetfulness. 
C)  has word-finding difficulties. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  is accompanied by a significant other or caregiver. 
B)  complains of forgetfulness. 
C)  has word-finding difficulties. 
D)  All of these.

Question 17

Medical diagnostic procedures,such as PET scans and CT scans,are LEAST likely to be used to diagnose

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A)  epilepsy. 
B)  brain lesions. 
C)  brain tumors. 
D)  depression. 
A)  epilepsy. 
B)  brain lesions. 
C)  brain tumors. 
D)  depression.

Question 18

A neuropsychological evaluation

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A)  will vary as a function of the referral question. 
B)  typically begins with specific neuropsychological tests. 
C)  will vary depending upon the assessee's insurance. 
D)  typically begins with the administration of the Bender-Gestalt. 
A)  will vary as a function of the referral question. 
B)  typically begins with specific neuropsychological tests. 
C)  will vary depending upon the assessee's insurance. 
D)  typically begins with the administration of the Bender-Gestalt.

Question 19

________ is an example of a neurological condition that is most typically diagnosed on the basis of presenting signs and symptoms rather than any formal test.

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A)  Diabetic neuropathy 
B)  Brain tumor 
C)  Microcephaly 
D)  Parkinson's disease 
A)  Diabetic neuropathy 
B)  Brain tumor 
C)  Microcephaly 
D)  Parkinson's disease

Question 20

Of the following,which tool of assessment is BEST for determining if behavior exhibited by a patient is the result of dementia or pseudodemtia?

Accepted Answer

A)  an interview 
B)  a case history 
C)  the Bender 
D)  a confrontation naming task 
A)  an interview 
B)  a case history 
C)  the Bender 
D)  a confrontation naming task

Individuals who lack awareness,insight,and the ability to recognize problems are referred to as

Most neuropsychologists prefer which of the following when conducting a neuropsychological evaluation?

A prepackaged battery of neuropsychological tests allows a clinician to

These brain lobes contain areas for visual reception:

When a neuropsychologist uses the word "concrete," the neuropsychologist is typically making reference to the variable of

The mental status examination used as part of the neuropsychological evaluation

If a patient performs poorly on a task entailing interpretation of well-known proverbs,a neuropsychologist would further investigate the patient's

Of the following,who is considered the "founding father of neuropsychology"?

The Luria-Nebraska is

Parkinson's disease results from a deficiency in the brain of

Symptoms of a neurological deficit may become evident

Which is TRUE of a flexible battery in neuropsychological assessment?

Which information is typically LEAST important in a neuropsychological examination and history-taking?

The type of task measured in the test referred to simply as "the Boston" is

According to Dr.Eric Kramer,in an outpatient setting,the person coming for an evaluation of dementia typically

Medical diagnostic procedures,such as PET scans and CT scans,are LEAST likely to be used to diagnose

A neuropsychological evaluation

________ is an example of a neurological condition that is most typically diagnosed on the basis of presenting signs and symptoms rather than any formal test.

Of the following,which tool of assessment is BEST for determining if behavior exhibited by a patient is the result of dementia or pseudodemtia?

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Exam 14: Neuropsychological Assessment

Individuals who lack awareness,insight,and the ability to recognize problems are referred to as

Most neuropsychologists prefer which of the following when conducting a neuropsychological evaluation?

A prepackaged battery of neuropsychological tests allows a clinician to

These brain lobes contain areas for visual reception:

When a neuropsychologist uses the word "concrete," the neuropsychologist is typically making reference to the variable of

The mental status examination used as part of the neuropsychological evaluation

If a patient performs poorly on a task entailing interpretation of well-known proverbs,a neuropsychologist would further investigate the patient's

Of the following,who is considered the "founding father of neuropsychology"?

The Luria-Nebraska is

Parkinson's disease results from a deficiency in the brain of

Symptoms of a neurological deficit may become evident

Which is TRUE of a flexible battery in neuropsychological assessment?

Which information is typically LEAST important in a neuropsychological examination and history-taking?

The type of task measured in the test referred to simply as "the Boston" is

According to Dr.Eric Kramer,in an outpatient setting,the person coming for an evaluation of dementia typically

Medical diagnostic procedures,such as PET scans and CT scans,are LEAST likely to be used to diagnose

A neuropsychological evaluation

________ is an example of a neurological condition that is most typically diagnosed on the basis of presenting signs and symptoms rather than any formal test.

Of the following,which tool of assessment is BEST for determining if behavior exhibited by a patient is the result of dementia or pseudodemtia?

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, Cultural, and Legalethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment: an Overview

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Assessment,Careers,and Business

Filters