Question 1

A Nomothetic assessment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Similar to an idiographic approach to assessment 
B)  One that utilizes unstructured methods 
C)  Concerned with how an individual's performance compares to a relevant group of people on one domain 
D)  Concerned with understanding the unique traits and abilities of an individual 
A)  Similar to an idiographic approach to assessment 
B)  One that utilizes unstructured methods 
C)  Concerned with how an individual's performance compares to a relevant group of people on one domain 
D)  Concerned with understanding the unique traits and abilities of an individual C

Question 2

Once a psychological test is piloted and validated it is

Accepted Answer

A)  Considered a legitimate assessment method that never needs revision 
B)  Updated every ten years 
C)  Used only in educational settings 
D)  Revised and updated based on research and societal need 
A)  Considered a legitimate assessment method that never needs revision 
B)  Updated every ten years 
C)  Used only in educational settings 
D)  Revised and updated based on research and societal need D

Question 3

Which of the following statements is consistent with a culturally sensitive approach to assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Counselors only use those tests that have disproportionate racial and ethnic norms 
B)  Counselors take into account the impact of cultural factors- racial-ethnic identity, age, gender, and primary language-when interpreting test results. 
C)  Counselors only use informal assessment methods when evaluating clients whose racial-ethnic identity is different than the counselor's identity 
D)  Counselors have an ethical obligation to determine a client's level of acculturation 
A)  Counselors only use those tests that have disproportionate racial and ethnic norms 
B)  Counselors take into account the impact of cultural factors- racial-ethnic identity, age, gender, and primary language-when interpreting test results. 
C)  Counselors only use informal assessment methods when evaluating clients whose racial-ethnic identity is different than the counselor's identity 
D)  Counselors have an ethical obligation to determine a client's level of acculturation B

Question 4

One of the purposes of an assessment is to develop a case conceptualization. What is a case conceptualization?

Accepted Answer

A case conceptualization is a comprehens

Question 5

A case conceptualization will typically include:

Accepted Answer

A)  A client's resenting problems but not life stressors 
B)  Statements about how and why a client's problems developed 
C)  A formal mental status evaluation 
D)  Results of formal psychological testing 
A)  A client's resenting problems but not life stressors 
B)  Statements about how and why a client's problems developed 
C)  A formal mental status evaluation 
D)  Results of formal psychological testing

Question 6

When an individual is referred for an assessment the evaluator should clarify prior to beginning the assessment:

Accepted Answer

A)  The time involved and the procedures that will be used 
B)  The limits of the assessor's role 
C)  The individuals' medical history 
D)  (a) and (b) 
A)  The time involved and the procedures that will be used 
B)  The limits of the assessor's role 
C)  The individuals' medical history 
D)  (a) and (b)

Question 7

One of the earliest American applications of a psychological test occurred in a

Accepted Answer

A)  Military setting 
B)  Rehabilitation institute 
C)  Community mental health center 
D)  Psychiatric hospital 
A)  Military setting 
B)  Rehabilitation institute 
C)  Community mental health center 
D)  Psychiatric hospital

Question 8

It is considered a best practice to assess clients using:

Accepted Answer

A)  Only formal standardized tests 
B)  Multiple methods and sources of information 
C)  Mental status evaluation only 
D)  Only Norm referenced psychological tests 
A)  Only formal standardized tests 
B)  Multiple methods and sources of information 
C)  Mental status evaluation only 
D)  Only Norm referenced psychological tests

Question 9

How does an assessment inform treatment planning?

Accepted Answer

An assessment is a critical first step i

Question 10

Which of the following attitudes and values does a professional helper need to have to minimize the likelihood of conducting a biased assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formal assessment methods are superior and should only be used when making diagnoses 
B)  Tests are unbiased and therefore a clients' cultural background is irrelevant 
C)  Ongoing self-reflection, transparency, and collaboration with clients are important. 
D)  Assessments are more effective when professionals maintain an authoritative stance with clients 
A)  Formal assessment methods are superior and should only be used when making diagnoses 
B)  Tests are unbiased and therefore a clients' cultural background is irrelevant 
C)  Ongoing self-reflection, transparency, and collaboration with clients are important. 
D)  Assessments are more effective when professionals maintain an authoritative stance with clients

Question 11

Which of the following is an overarching assessment principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information gathered from different perspectives-client, counselor, and significant others-is valuable. 
B)  Information gathered from the counselor's perspective is most reliable 
C)  Client report of problems and symptoms is always biased 
D)  Psychological testing is more valuable than informal methods 
A)  Information gathered from different perspectives-client, counselor, and significant others-is valuable. 
B)  Information gathered from the counselor's perspective is most reliable 
C)  Client report of problems and symptoms is always biased 
D)  Psychological testing is more valuable than informal methods

Question 12

The earliest intelligence tests stressed which of the following abilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensory discrimination and reaction time 
B)  Reaction time and mechanical reasoning 
C)  Abstract reasoning and memory 
D)  Reading comprehension and reaction time 
A)  Sensory discrimination and reaction time 
B)  Reaction time and mechanical reasoning 
C)  Abstract reasoning and memory 
D)  Reading comprehension and reaction time

Question 13

The overall goal of a counseling assessment is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify the client's developmental stage 
B)  Determine which type of intelligence test is needed 
C)  Gather and integrate information about a client to answer a question 
D)  Make a differential DSM diagnosis 
A)  Identify the client's developmental stage 
B)  Determine which type of intelligence test is needed 
C)  Gather and integrate information about a client to answer a question 
D)  Make a differential DSM diagnosis

Question 14

Assessments can assist in treatment planning by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying a client's readiness for change 
B)  Targeting goals 
C)  Identifying the appropriate level of care 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Identifying a client's readiness for change 
B)  Targeting goals 
C)  Identifying the appropriate level of care 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

A case conceptualization is:

Accepted Answer

A)  An hypothesis about what has caused and is maintaining a client's presenting problems 
B)  Recorded on Axis IV in the DSM system 
C)  Recorded on Axis V in the DSM system 
D)  A summary of pertinent client background information and developmental history 
A)  An hypothesis about what has caused and is maintaining a client's presenting problems 
B)  Recorded on Axis IV in the DSM system 
C)  Recorded on Axis V in the DSM system 
D)  A summary of pertinent client background information and developmental history

Question 16

What is the difference between an informal, non-standardized assessment method and a formal standardized one?

Accepted Answer

An informal, non-standardized assessment

Question 17

Assessments can be done for a variety of purposes; which of the following is a valid reason for assessing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitor a client's progress in counseling 
B)  Screen at risk individuals 
C)  Develop a case conceptualization 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Monitor a client's progress in counseling 
B)  Screen at risk individuals 
C)  Develop a case conceptualization 
D)  All of the above

A Nomothetic assessment is:

Once a psychological test is piloted and validated it is

Which of the following statements is consistent with a culturally sensitive approach to assessment?

One of the purposes of an assessment is to develop a case conceptualization. What is a case conceptualization?

A case conceptualization will typically include:

When an individual is referred for an assessment the evaluator should clarify prior to beginning the assessment:

One of the earliest American applications of a psychological test occurred in a

It is considered a best practice to assess clients using:

How does an assessment inform treatment planning?

Which of the following attitudes and values does a professional helper need to have to minimize the likelihood of conducting a biased assessment?

Which of the following is an overarching assessment principle?

The earliest intelligence tests stressed which of the following abilities?

The overall goal of a counseling assessment is to

Assessments can assist in treatment planning by:

A case conceptualization is:

What is the difference between an informal, non-standardized assessment method and a formal standardized one?

Assessments can be done for a variety of purposes; which of the following is a valid reason for assessing?

Ethical and Legal Considerations: Preparing for the Assessment

Interviewing Adults and Youth: Principles, Methods, and Skills

Exploring Presenting Problems, Readiness for Change, and Risks and Resources

Observations, Inferences, and Behavioral Assessment

Psychological Tests and Measurement Concepts

Reliability and Validity

Personality and Interest Measures

Assessing Psychopathology: Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Assessing Children and Adolescents: Self-Report and Adult Perspectives

Comprehensive Risk Assessments: Suicide and Dangerousness to Others

Assessing Substance Use Disorders

Assessment of Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities and Achievement

Assessing the Therapeutic Alliance

Putting It All Together

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Exam 1: Introduction to Psychological Assessment

A Nomothetic assessment is:

Once a psychological test is piloted and validated it is

Which of the following statements is consistent with a culturally sensitive approach to assessment?

One of the purposes of an assessment is to develop a case conceptualization. What is a case conceptualization?

A case conceptualization will typically include:

When an individual is referred for an assessment the evaluator should clarify prior to beginning the assessment:

One of the earliest American applications of a psychological test occurred in a

It is considered a best practice to assess clients using:

How does an assessment inform treatment planning?

Which of the following attitudes and values does a professional helper need to have to minimize the likelihood of conducting a biased assessment?

Which of the following is an overarching assessment principle?

The earliest intelligence tests stressed which of the following abilities?

The overall goal of a counseling assessment is to

Assessments can assist in treatment planning by:

A case conceptualization is:

What is the difference between an informal, non-standardized assessment method and a formal standardized one?

Assessments can be done for a variety of purposes; which of the following is a valid reason for assessing?

Ethical and Legal Considerations: Preparing for the Assessment

Interviewing Adults and Youth: Principles, Methods, and Skills

Exploring Presenting Problems, Readiness for Change, and Risks and Resources

Observations, Inferences, and Behavioral Assessment

Psychological Tests and Measurement Concepts

Reliability and Validity

Personality and Interest Measures

Assessing Psychopathology: Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Assessing Children and Adolescents: Self-Report and Adult Perspectives

Comprehensive Risk Assessments: Suicide and Dangerousness to Others

Assessing Substance Use Disorders

Assessment of Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities and Achievement

Assessing the Therapeutic Alliance

Putting It All Together

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