Question 1

The _____ interview is a standardized series of assessment questions, with a predetermined wording and order.

Accepted Answer

A)  structured 
B)  reference 
C)  clinical 
D)  unstructured 
A)  structured 
B)  reference 
C)  clinical 
D)  unstructured A

Question 2

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description.
-Adaptive testing

Accepted Answer

A) a technique in which the test-taker is presented with an ambiguous item or task 
B) a form of behavioral assessment that takes place in a setting or context specifically designed for observing the target behavior 
C) a standardized series of questions with predetermined wording and order 
D) a psychometric criterion that clearly specifies a test's instructions for administration and scoring 
E) a broad range of measurement techniques, all of which involve having people provide scorable information about their psychological functioning
F)an index of intelligence derived from comparing the individual's score on an intelligence test with the mean score for that individual's reference group
G)assessment testing in which the client's responses to earlier questions determine the subsequent questions presented to them 
A) a technique in which the test-taker is presented with an ambiguous item or task 
B) a form of behavioral assessment that takes place in a setting or context specifically designed for observing the target behavior 
C) a standardized series of questions with predetermined wording and order 
D) a psychometric criterion that clearly specifies a test's instructions for administration and scoring 
E) a broad range of measurement techniques, all of which involve having people provide scorable information about their psychological functioning
F)an index of intelligence derived from comparing the individual's score on an intelligence test with the mean score for that individual's reference group
G)assessment testing in which the client's responses to earlier questions determine the subsequent questions presented to them G

Question 3

Which of the following is a test of executive functioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test 
B)  Boston Naming Test 
C)  Wisconsin Card Sorting Test 
D)  Rorschach inkblot test 
A)  Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test 
B)  Boston Naming Test 
C)  Wisconsin Card Sorting Test 
D)  Rorschach inkblot test C

Question 4

Researchers examining brain abnormalities using fMRIs can conclude all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  what the test subject was thinking at the time of the test. 
B)  which parts of the brain are activated while performing a specific task. 
C)  the similarities and differences between brain functioning in healthy and abnormal patients. 
D)  that it is difficult to understand the brain areas involved in the processing of information. 
A)  what the test subject was thinking at the time of the test. 
B)  which parts of the brain are activated while performing a specific task. 
C)  the similarities and differences between brain functioning in healthy and abnormal patients. 
D)  that it is difficult to understand the brain areas involved in the processing of information.

Question 5

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses X-rays rather than radio waves to construct a picture of the living brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cathy is given the task of measuring the volume of water a wading pool will hold. Unfortunately, the instrument she chooses to use to accomplish this task is a thermometer. Cathy is carrying out a procedure that is NOT a _____ measure of volume.

Accepted Answer

A)  reliable 
B)  consistent 
C)  valid 
D)  concurrent 
A)  reliable 
B)  consistent 
C)  valid 
D)  concurrent

Question 7

Which of the following clinical scales of the MMPI-2 is designed to measure antisocial tendencies and delinquencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schizophrenia 
B)  Psychopathic deviate 
C)  Depression 
D)  Psychasthenia 
A)  Schizophrenia 
B)  Psychopathic deviate 
C)  Depression 
D)  Psychasthenia

Question 8

Lian, a Chinese American, was asked by her clinician if she could speak English fluently. The clinician took into account Lian's cultural, ethnic, and racial background. Which of the following was performed by Lian's clinician?

Accepted Answer

A)  Universal screening assessment 
B)  Organizational assessment 
C)  DISC assessment 
D)  Multicultural assessment 
A)  Universal screening assessment 
B)  Organizational assessment 
C)  DISC assessment 
D)  Multicultural assessment

Question 9

Which of the following records actions rather than responses to rating scales or questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychological tests 
B)  In vivo observations 
C)  Behavioral assessments 
D)  Analog observations 
A)  Psychological tests 
B)  In vivo observations 
C)  Behavioral assessments 
D)  Analog observations

Question 10

Only licensed mental health professionals can administer the SCID.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description.
-Deviation intelligence (IQ)

Accepted Answer

A) a technique in which the test-taker is presented with an ambiguous item or task 
B) a form of behavioral assessment that takes place in a setting or context specifically designed for observing the target behavior 
C) a standardized series of questions with predetermined wording and order 
D) a psychometric criterion that clearly specifies a test's instructions for administration and scoring 
E) a broad range of measurement techniques, all of which involve having people provide scorable information about their psychological functioning
F)an index of intelligence derived from comparing the individual's score on an intelligence test with the mean score for that individual's reference group
G)assessment testing in which the client's responses to earlier questions determine the subsequent questions presented to them 
A) a technique in which the test-taker is presented with an ambiguous item or task 
B) a form of behavioral assessment that takes place in a setting or context specifically designed for observing the target behavior 
C) a standardized series of questions with predetermined wording and order 
D) a psychometric criterion that clearly specifies a test's instructions for administration and scoring 
E) a broad range of measurement techniques, all of which involve having people provide scorable information about their psychological functioning
F)an index of intelligence derived from comparing the individual's score on an intelligence test with the mean score for that individual's reference group
G)assessment testing in which the client's responses to earlier questions determine the subsequent questions presented to them

Question 12

Which of the following aspects of the Stanford-Binet 5 (SB5) indicate the ability to solve novel problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluid Reasoning 
B)  Visual-Spatial Reasoning 
C)  Quantitative Reasoning 
D)  Working Memory 
A)  Fluid Reasoning 
B)  Visual-Spatial Reasoning 
C)  Quantitative Reasoning 
D)  Working Memory

Question 13

Which of the following statement is true with regard to Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 Disorders (SCID-5)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anyone with the proper training can administer the SCID, not necessarily only licensed mental health professionals. 
B)  SCID-5 is a standardized set of questions which cannot be modified to suit the interviewee's answers. 
C)  The SCID-5 takes 2 to 3 hours to administer, depending on the complexity of the client's symptoms. 
D)  Clinicians use the SCID-5 to get reimbursement from insurance companies. 
A)  Anyone with the proper training can administer the SCID, not necessarily only licensed mental health professionals. 
B)  SCID-5 is a standardized set of questions which cannot be modified to suit the interviewee's answers. 
C)  The SCID-5 takes 2 to 3 hours to administer, depending on the complexity of the client's symptoms. 
D)  Clinicians use the SCID-5 to get reimbursement from insurance companies.

Question 14

Compare and contrast the unstructured interview with the structured interview by discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Accepted Answer

A structured interview involves a standa

Question 15

According to the clinicians, which of the following refers to the ability to formulate goals, make plans, carry out those plans, and then complete the plans in an effective way?

Accepted Answer

A)  Executive function 
B)  Motor coordination 
C)  Decision making 
D)  Divergent thinking 
A)  Executive function 
B)  Motor coordination 
C)  Decision making 
D)  Divergent thinking

Question 16

Which of the following is a limitation of the fMRI?

Accepted Answer

A)  It cannot provide a picture of how people react to stimuli in real time. 
B)  It requires injection of radioactive materials. 
C)  People suffering from cardiovascular diseases cannot use an fMRI. 
D)  People with artificial limbs made from metals such as titanium cannot use the fMRI. 
A)  It cannot provide a picture of how people react to stimuli in real time. 
B)  It requires injection of radioactive materials. 
C)  People suffering from cardiovascular diseases cannot use an fMRI. 
D)  People with artificial limbs made from metals such as titanium cannot use the fMRI.

Question 17

_____ is an index of intelligence derived from comparing the individual's score on an intelligence test with the mean score for that individual's reference group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Wechsler Intelligence quotient 
B)  MMPI standardized score 
C)  MPTI code 
D)  Deviation intelligence score 
A)  Wechsler Intelligence quotient 
B)  MMPI standardized score 
C)  MPTI code 
D)  Deviation intelligence score

Question 18

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description.
-In vivo observation

Accepted Answer

A) a process of gathering information about a client's brain functioning on the basis of performance on psychological tests 
B)  tensor imaging standardized questions with fixed response categories that the test-taker completes independently 
C) clinical inventory process involving the recording of behavior in its natural context, such as the classroom or the home 
D) assessment constructs a picture of activity in the brain while the individual is processing information 
E)  resonance imaging a measure of changes in the electrical activity of the brain computed axial tomography (CAT orCT scan) a series of X-rays taken from various angles around the body that are integrated by a computer to product a composite picture
F)a series of open-ended questions aimed at determining the client's reasons for being in treatment, symptoms, health status, family background, and life history
G)a method to investigate abnormalities in the white matter of the brain 
A) a process of gathering information about a client's brain functioning on the basis of performance on psychological tests 
B)  tensor imaging standardized questions with fixed response categories that the test-taker completes independently 
C) clinical inventory process involving the recording of behavior in its natural context, such as the classroom or the home 
D) assessment constructs a picture of activity in the brain while the individual is processing information 
E)  resonance imaging a measure of changes in the electrical activity of the brain computed axial tomography (CAT orCT scan) a series of X-rays taken from various angles around the body that are integrated by a computer to product a composite picture
F)a series of open-ended questions aimed at determining the client's reasons for being in treatment, symptoms, health status, family background, and life history
G)a method to investigate abnormalities in the white matter of the brain

Question 19

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description.
-Neuropsychological

Accepted Answer

A) a process of gathering information about a client's brain functioning on the basis of performance on psychological tests 
B)  tensor imaging standardized questions with fixed response categories that the test-taker completes independently 
C) clinical inventory process involving the recording of behavior in its natural context, such as the classroom or the home 
D) assessment constructs a picture of activity in the brain while the individual is processing information 
E)  resonance imaging a measure of changes in the electrical activity of the brain computed axial tomography (CAT orCT scan) a series of X-rays taken from various angles around the body that are integrated by a computer to product a composite picture
F)a series of open-ended questions aimed at determining the client's reasons for being in treatment, symptoms, health status, family background, and life history
G)a method to investigate abnormalities in the white matter of the brain 
A) a process of gathering information about a client's brain functioning on the basis of performance on psychological tests 
B)  tensor imaging standardized questions with fixed response categories that the test-taker completes independently 
C) clinical inventory process involving the recording of behavior in its natural context, such as the classroom or the home 
D) assessment constructs a picture of activity in the brain while the individual is processing information 
E)  resonance imaging a measure of changes in the electrical activity of the brain computed axial tomography (CAT orCT scan) a series of X-rays taken from various angles around the body that are integrated by a computer to product a composite picture
F)a series of open-ended questions aimed at determining the client's reasons for being in treatment, symptoms, health status, family background, and life history
G)a method to investigate abnormalities in the white matter of the brain

Question 20

One advantage of the PAI is that clinicians can use it with clients who may not have the language or reading skills to complete the MMPI-2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The _____ interview is a standardized series of assessment questions, with a predetermined wording and order.

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description. -Adaptive testing

Which of the following is a test of executive functioning?

Researchers examining brain abnormalities using fMRIs can conclude all of the following EXCEPT

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses X-rays rather than radio waves to construct a picture of the living brain.

Cathy is given the task of measuring the volume of water a wading pool will hold. Unfortunately, the instrument she chooses to use to accomplish this task is a thermometer. Cathy is carrying out a procedure that is NOT a _____ measure of volume.

Which of the following clinical scales of the MMPI-2 is designed to measure antisocial tendencies and delinquencies?

Lian, a Chinese American, was asked by her clinician if she could speak English fluently. The clinician took into account Lian's cultural, ethnic, and racial background. Which of the following was performed by Lian's clinician?

Which of the following records actions rather than responses to rating scales or questions?

Only licensed mental health professionals can administer the SCID.

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description. -Deviation intelligence (IQ)

Which of the following aspects of the Stanford-Binet 5 (SB5) indicate the ability to solve novel problems?

Which of the following statement is true with regard to Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 Disorders (SCID-5)?

Compare and contrast the unstructured interview with the structured interview by discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each.

According to the clinicians, which of the following refers to the ability to formulate goals, make plans, carry out those plans, and then complete the plans in an effective way?

Which of the following is a limitation of the fMRI?

_____ is an index of intelligence derived from comparing the individual's score on an intelligence test with the mean score for that individual's reference group.

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description. -In vivo observation

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description. -Neuropsychological

One advantage of the PAI is that clinicians can use it with clients who may not have the language or reading skills to complete the MMPI-2.

Overview to Understanding Abnormal Behavior

Diagnosis and Treatment

Theoretical Perspectives

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

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

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders; Elimination Disorders; Sleep-Wake Disorders; and Disruptive, Impulse- Control, and Conduct Disorders

Paraphilic Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Personality Disorders

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Exam 3: Assessment

The _____ interview is a standardized series of assessment questions, with a predetermined wording and order.

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description. -Adaptive testing

Which of the following is a test of executive functioning?

Researchers examining brain abnormalities using fMRIs can conclude all of the following EXCEPT

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses X-rays rather than radio waves to construct a picture of the living brain.

Cathy is given the task of measuring the volume of water a wading pool will hold. Unfortunately, the instrument she chooses to use to accomplish this task is a thermometer. Cathy is carrying out a procedure that is NOT a _____ measure of volume.

Which of the following clinical scales of the MMPI-2 is designed to measure antisocial tendencies and delinquencies?

Lian, a Chinese American, was asked by her clinician if she could speak English fluently. The clinician took into account Lian's cultural, ethnic, and racial background. Which of the following was performed by Lian's clinician?

Which of the following records actions rather than responses to rating scales or questions?

Only licensed mental health professionals can administer the SCID.

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description. -Deviation intelligence (IQ)

Which of the following aspects of the Stanford-Binet 5 (SB5) indicate the ability to solve novel problems?

Which of the following statement is true with regard to Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 Disorders (SCID-5)?

Compare and contrast the unstructured interview with the structured interview by discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each.

According to the clinicians, which of the following refers to the ability to formulate goals, make plans, carry out those plans, and then complete the plans in an effective way?

Which of the following is a limitation of the fMRI?

_____ is an index of intelligence derived from comparing the individual's score on an intelligence test with the mean score for that individual's reference group.

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description. -In vivo observation

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description. -Neuropsychological

One advantage of the PAI is that clinicians can use it with clients who may not have the language or reading skills to complete the MMPI-2.

Overview to Understanding Abnormal Behavior

Diagnosis and Treatment

Theoretical Perspectives

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

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

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders; Elimination Disorders; Sleep-Wake Disorders; and Disruptive, Impulse- Control, and Conduct Disorders

Paraphilic Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Personality Disorders

Ethical and Legal Issues

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