Question 1

Scales that measure the degree to which someone attempts to "fake good" or "fake bad" on the MMPI are called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnostic scales 
B)  content scales 
C)  validity scales 
D)  clinical scales 
A)  diagnostic scales 
B)  content scales 
C)  validity scales 
D)  clinical scales

Question 2

Critics of the Rorschach believe that the test __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  does not take culture into account with its interpretation 
B)  is too threatening to most individuals because it is ambiguous 
C)  fails to meet standards of scientific utility or validity 
D)  has limited utility for use with individuals who are hearing impaired 
A)  does not take culture into account with its interpretation 
B)  is too threatening to most individuals because it is ambiguous 
C)  fails to meet standards of scientific utility or validity 
D)  has limited utility for use with individuals who are hearing impaired

Question 3

Psychodynamic theorist believe that test-takers will _____________ in their TAT stories and ____? underlying psychological needs and conflicts into their responses.

Accepted Answer

A)  reject the protagonist ; reveal 
B)  identify with the protagonist; project 
C)  defend themselves against the protagonist; reveal predominant defense mechanisms 
D)  identify with the protagonist; resolve 
A)  reject the protagonist ; reveal 
B)  identify with the protagonist; project 
C)  defend themselves against the protagonist; reveal predominant defense mechanisms 
D)  identify with the protagonist; resolve

Question 4

In an fMRI study, when cocaine-addicted subjects experienced cocaine cravings, their brains showed
greater activity in areas that become engaged when healthy subjects watched depressing videotapes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A test purporting to measure depression is found to correlate highly with behaviors theoretically associated with depression. This test can be said to have ______ validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  concurrent 
B)  predictive 
C)  construct 
D)  content 
A)  concurrent 
B)  predictive 
C)  construct 
D)  content

Question 6

Describe the following techniques: the behavioral interview, self-monitoring, use of
PDAs (e.g., smart phones), direct observation, behavioral rating scales.

Accepted Answer

The behavioral interview is a technique

Question 7

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  DSM-5 is compatible with ICD-10. 
B)  DSM-5 is not compatible with ICD-10. 
C)  ICD-10 is more commonly used than the DSM-5 among American psychiatrists. 
D)  Most psychologists use the ICD-10 to verify diagnoses established with the DSM-5. 
A)  DSM-5 is compatible with ICD-10. 
B)  DSM-5 is not compatible with ICD-10. 
C)  ICD-10 is more commonly used than the DSM-5 among American psychiatrists. 
D)  Most psychologists use the ICD-10 to verify diagnoses established with the DSM-5.

Question 8

Two of the major changes in the DSM-5 include removing a dimensional component and including a multiaxial component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A disorder comprised of episodes of acute anxiety involving the fear that one's genitals are shrinking and retracting into the body is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  dhat 
B)  boufee delirante 
C)  koro 
D)  zar 
A)  dhat 
B)  boufee delirante 
C)  koro 
D)  zar

Question 10

"Ataque de nervios" is found among the ______ groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  American Indian 
B)  Pacific Island 
C)  North African 
D)  Latin American 
A)  American Indian 
B)  Pacific Island 
C)  North African 
D)  Latin American

Question 11

The ______ model treats test results as samples of behavior that occur in specific situations rather than signs of underlying personality types or traits.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gestalt 
B)  psychometric 
C)  behavioral 
D)  actuarial 
A)  Gestalt 
B)  psychometric 
C)  behavioral 
D)  actuarial

Question 12

Behavioral theorists criticize projective testing techniques and feel that projective tests__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  take too long for clinicians to administer 
B)  rely too much on the subjective interpretations of the clinician administering the tests 
C)  are not scored using valid, normative data 
D)  do not take cultural biases into account when interpreted 
A)  take too long for clinicians to administer 
B)  rely too much on the subjective interpretations of the clinician administering the tests 
C)  are not scored using valid, normative data 
D)  do not take cultural biases into account when interpreted

Question 13

John has recently been administered a Rorschach test by a psychologist. His responses are consistent with the form or contours of the blot. These test results suggest that John has_______.

Accepted Answer

A)  high levels of creativity 
B)  adequate reality testing 
C)  obsessive-compulsive tendencies 
D)  elaborate defense mechanisms 
A)  high levels of creativity 
B)  adequate reality testing 
C)  obsessive-compulsive tendencies 
D)  elaborate defense mechanisms

Question 14

Evidence on the use of projective tests ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is completely lacking for their use in diagnosing mental disorders 
B)  is supportive of the use of the TAT but not the Rorschach 
C)  is mixed, with supporters and critics both marshaling considerable evidence for their point of view 
D)  is overwhelmingly supportive of their use in diagnosing mental disorders 
A)  is completely lacking for their use in diagnosing mental disorders 
B)  is supportive of the use of the TAT but not the Rorschach 
C)  is mixed, with supporters and critics both marshaling considerable evidence for their point of view 
D)  is overwhelmingly supportive of their use in diagnosing mental disorders

Question 15

Vinnie gets on the bathroom scale every morning, and according to the scale he weighs about the same each time. If the scale is accurate, it can be said to have ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal consistency 
B)  external consistency 
C)  construct validity 
D)  test-retest reliability 
A)  internal consistency 
B)  external consistency 
C)  construct validity 
D)  test-retest reliability

Question 16

A general intelligence test is found to be a reliable indicator of how successful students will be in various adult career tracks. The test can be said to have ______ validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  concurrent 
B)  predictive 
C)  construct 
D)  content 
A)  concurrent 
B)  predictive 
C)  construct 
D)  content

Question 17

The Halstead Reitan Test Battery reveals ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  patterns of responses suggesting unconscious conflicts or repressed memories 
B)  patterns of skills deficits that are suggestive of certain kinds of organic defects 
C)  a profile of someone's personal and professional areas of interests 
D)  if a personality disorder exists 
A)  patterns of responses suggesting unconscious conflicts or repressed memories 
B)  patterns of skills deficits that are suggestive of certain kinds of organic defects 
C)  a profile of someone's personal and professional areas of interests 
D)  if a personality disorder exists

Question 18

Who designed the Daily Record of Dysfunctional Thoughts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carl Rogers 
B)  T.M. Achenbach 
C)  Aaron Beck 
D)  Mary Ainsworth 
A)  Carl Rogers 
B)  T.M. Achenbach 
C)  Aaron Beck 
D)  Mary Ainsworth

Question 19

The text defines ______ as having difficulties in meeting responsibilities at work, within the family, and within society.

Accepted Answer

A)  reliability 
B)  psychoparalysis 
C)  unusual behavior 
D)  impaired functioning 
A)  reliability 
B)  psychoparalysis 
C)  unusual behavior 
D)  impaired functioning

Question 20

"Amok" is a disorder found primarily among ______ cultures.

Accepted Answer

A)  Western industrialized 
B)  Sub-Saharan African 
C)  Middle East Islamic 
D)  Pacific Island 
A)  Western industrialized 
B)  Sub-Saharan African 
C)  Middle East Islamic 
D)  Pacific Island

Scales that measure the degree to which someone attempts to "fake good" or "fake bad" on the MMPI are called ______.

Critics of the Rorschach believe that the test __________.

Psychodynamic theorist believe that test-takers will _________ in their TAT stories and ? underlying psychological needs and conflicts into their responses.

In an fMRI study, when cocaine-addicted subjects experienced cocaine cravings, their brains showed greater activity in areas that become engaged when healthy subjects watched depressing videotapes.

A test purporting to measure depression is found to correlate highly with behaviors theoretically associated with depression. This test can be said to have ______ validity.

Describe the following techniques: the behavioral interview, self-monitoring, use of PDAs (e.g., smart phones), direct observation, behavioral rating scales.

Which statement is true?

Two of the major changes in the DSM-5 include removing a dimensional component and including a multiaxial component.

A disorder comprised of episodes of acute anxiety involving the fear that one's genitals are shrinking and retracting into the body is called ______.

"Ataque de nervios" is found among the ______ groups.

The ______ model treats test results as samples of behavior that occur in specific situations rather than signs of underlying personality types or traits.

Behavioral theorists criticize projective testing techniques and feel that projective tests__________.

John has recently been administered a Rorschach test by a psychologist. His responses are consistent with the form or contours of the blot. These test results suggest that John has_______.

Evidence on the use of projective tests ______.

Vinnie gets on the bathroom scale every morning, and according to the scale he weighs about the same each time. If the scale is accurate, it can be said to have ______.

A general intelligence test is found to be a reliable indicator of how successful students will be in various adult career tracks. The test can be said to have ______ validity.

The Halstead Reitan Test Battery reveals ______.

Who designed the Daily Record of Dysfunctional Thoughts?

The text defines ______ as having difficulties in meeting responsibilities at work, within the family, and within society.

"Amok" is a disorder found primarily among ______ cultures.

Introduction and Methods of Research

Contemporary Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior

Stress-Related Disorders

Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorders, Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders, and Psychological Factors Affecting Physical Health

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Eating Disorders and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Disorders Involving Gender and Sexuality

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Personality Disorders and Impulse Control Disorders

Abnormal Behavior in Childhood and Adolescence

Neurocognitive Disorders and Disorders Related to Aging

Abnormal Psychology and the Law

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Exam 3: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

Scales that measure the degree to which someone attempts to "fake good" or "fake bad" on the MMPI are called ______.

Critics of the Rorschach believe that the test __________.

Psychodynamic theorist believe that test-takers will _____________ in their TAT stories and ____? underlying psychological needs and conflicts into their responses.

In an fMRI study, when cocaine-addicted subjects experienced cocaine cravings, their brains showed greater activity in areas that become engaged when healthy subjects watched depressing videotapes.

A test purporting to measure depression is found to correlate highly with behaviors theoretically associated with depression. This test can be said to have ______ validity.

Describe the following techniques: the behavioral interview, self-monitoring, use of PDAs (e.g., smart phones), direct observation, behavioral rating scales.

Which statement is true?

Two of the major changes in the DSM-5 include removing a dimensional component and including a multiaxial component.

A disorder comprised of episodes of acute anxiety involving the fear that one's genitals are shrinking and retracting into the body is called ______.

"Ataque de nervios" is found among the ______ groups.

The ______ model treats test results as samples of behavior that occur in specific situations rather than signs of underlying personality types or traits.

Behavioral theorists criticize projective testing techniques and feel that projective tests__________.

John has recently been administered a Rorschach test by a psychologist. His responses are consistent with the form or contours of the blot. These test results suggest that John has_______.

Evidence on the use of projective tests ______.

Vinnie gets on the bathroom scale every morning, and according to the scale he weighs about the same each time. If the scale is accurate, it can be said to have ______.

A general intelligence test is found to be a reliable indicator of how successful students will be in various adult career tracks. The test can be said to have ______ validity.

The Halstead Reitan Test Battery reveals ______.

Who designed the Daily Record of Dysfunctional Thoughts?

The text defines ______ as having difficulties in meeting responsibilities at work, within the family, and within society.

"Amok" is a disorder found primarily among ______ cultures.

Introduction and Methods of Research

Contemporary Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior

Stress-Related Disorders

Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorders, Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders, and Psychological Factors Affecting Physical Health

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Eating Disorders and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Disorders Involving Gender and Sexuality

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Personality Disorders and Impulse Control Disorders

Abnormal Behavior in Childhood and Adolescence

Neurocognitive Disorders and Disorders Related to Aging

Abnormal Psychology and the Law

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Psychodynamic theorist believe that test-takers will _________ in their TAT stories and ? underlying psychological needs and conflicts into their responses.