Question 1

Which statement is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The MCMI-III is a good measure of anxiety. 
B)  The MCMI-III is able to assess clinical depression. 
C)  The MCMI-IIII can be used to screen for personality disorders. 
D)  The MCMI-III should be used to assess a patient´s strengths. 
A)  The MCMI-III is a good measure of anxiety. 
B)  The MCMI-III is able to assess clinical depression. 
C)  The MCMI-IIII can be used to screen for personality disorders. 
D)  The MCMI-III should be used to assess a patient´s strengths.

Question 2

In Millon´s theory, the "active-dependent" style is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Social" at the normal level 
B)  "Histrionic" at the clinical level 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  "Social" at the normal level 
B)  "Histrionic" at the clinical level 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 3

An item, such as "People generally like me" would most likely be keyed on which MCMI-III validity scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disclosure 
B)  Desirability 
C)  Debasement 
D)  Dissimulation 
A)  Disclosure 
B)  Desirability 
C)  Debasement 
D)  Dissimulation

Question 4

In Millon´s characterization of personality descriptions, expressive acts and interpersonal conducts are considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral domains 
B)  Intrapsychic domains 
C)  Biophysical domains 
D)  Temperaments 
A)  Behavioral domains 
B)  Intrapsychic domains 
C)  Biophysical domains 
D)  Temperaments

Question 5

In the theoretical-substantial phase of test validation, the test author:

Accepted Answer

A)  Completes convergent validity studies 
B)  Determines scale interactions 
C)  Pilot tests the items 
D)  Conducts factor analytic studies 
A)  Completes convergent validity studies 
B)  Determines scale interactions 
C)  Pilot tests the items 
D)  Conducts factor analytic studies

Question 6

In the external-criterion validation the test author:

Accepted Answer

A)  Completes convergent validity studies 
B)  Determines scale interactions 
C)  Pilot tests the items 
D)  Conducts factor analytic studies 
A)  Completes convergent validity studies 
B)  Determines scale interactions 
C)  Pilot tests the items 
D)  Conducts factor analytic studies

Question 7

Research has shown that the convergent validity of many personality tests:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is similar across methods used to assess them 
B)  Is dissimilar across methods used to assess them 
C)  Shows no method variance 
D)  This issue has not been studied yet 
A)  Is similar across methods used to assess them 
B)  Is dissimilar across methods used to assess them 
C)  Shows no method variance 
D)  This issue has not been studied yet

Question 8

Computer narrative reports are available for MCMI-III interpretation and were developed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Millon 
B)  Craig 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Interpretive narrative reports are not available for the MCMI-III. 
A)  Millon 
B)  Craig 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Interpretive narrative reports are not available for the MCMI-III.

Question 9

The MCMI tends to be revised:

Accepted Answer

A)  As newer insights into Millon's theory become extant 
B)  To coordinate the test with changes in the DSM 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  As newer insights into Millon's theory become extant 
B)  To coordinate the test with changes in the DSM 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 10

The reliability of the Personality Disorder Scales is____________ than the reliability of the Clinical Disorder Scales.

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher 
B)  Lower 
C)  Not significantly different 
D)  The issue has not been studied yet 
A)  Higher 
B)  Lower 
C)  Not significantly different 
D)  The issue has not been studied yet

Which statement is false?

In Millon´s theory, the "active-dependent" style is termed:

An item, such as "People generally like me" would most likely be keyed on which MCMI-III validity scale?

In Millon´s characterization of personality descriptions, expressive acts and interpersonal conducts are considered:

In the theoretical-substantial phase of test validation, the test author:

In the external-criterion validation the test author:

Research has shown that the convergent validity of many personality tests:

Computer narrative reports are available for MCMI-III interpretation and were developed by:

The MCMI tends to be revised:

The reliability of the Personality Disorder Scales is____________ than the reliability of the Clinical Disorder Scales.

Introducing Personality Assessment, Smith & Archer

The Clinical Interview, Maruish

The MMPI-2 and MMPI-A, Ben-Porath & Archer

The Personality Assessment Inventory, Morey, Hopwood

The NEO Inventories, Cost, McCrae

Behavior Rating Scales, Merrell, Harlacher

An Introduction to Rorschach Assessment, Meyer, Viglione

TAT and Other Performance-Based Assessment Techniques, Ackerman, Fowler, Clemence

Developing the Life Meaning of Psychological Test Data: Collaborative and Therapeutic Approaches, Fischer, Finn

Improving the Integrative Process in Psychological Assessment: Data Organization and Report Writing, Blais & Smith

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Exam 4: Millon Clinical Multiaxial Intentory-III, Craig

Which statement is false?

In Millon´s theory, the "active-dependent" style is termed:

An item, such as "People generally like me" would most likely be keyed on which MCMI-III validity scale?

In Millon´s characterization of personality descriptions, expressive acts and interpersonal conducts are considered:

In the theoretical-substantial phase of test validation, the test author:

In the external-criterion validation the test author:

Research has shown that the convergent validity of many personality tests:

Computer narrative reports are available for MCMI-III interpretation and were developed by:

The MCMI tends to be revised:

The reliability of the Personality Disorder Scales is____________ than the reliability of the Clinical Disorder Scales.

Introducing Personality Assessment, Smith & Archer

The Clinical Interview, Maruish

The MMPI-2 and MMPI-A, Ben-Porath & Archer

The Personality Assessment Inventory, Morey, Hopwood

The NEO Inventories, Cost, McCrae

Behavior Rating Scales, Merrell, Harlacher

An Introduction to Rorschach Assessment, Meyer, Viglione

TAT and Other Performance-Based Assessment Techniques, Ackerman, Fowler, Clemence

Developing the Life Meaning of Psychological Test Data: Collaborative and Therapeutic Approaches, Fischer, Finn

Improving the Integrative Process in Psychological Assessment: Data Organization and Report Writing, Blais & Smith

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