Question 1

Discuss the ways in which descriptive assessment can be seen as more important that diagnostic descriptions.

Accepted Answer

Descriptive assessment can be seen as more important than diagnostic descriptions in several ways. Firstly, descriptive assessment focuses on the specific behaviors and characteristics of an individual, providing a detailed and comprehensive understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. This information can be used to develop targeted interventions and support strategies that are tailored to the individual's needs.

Secondly, descriptive assessment allows for ongoing monitoring and progress tracking, as it provides a clear baseline of the individual's current abilities and areas for improvement. This can help educators and support professionals to measure the effectiveness of interventions and make adjustments as needed.

Additionally, descriptive assessment can provide valuable information for goal setting and individualized education planning. By understanding the specific behaviors and characteristics of an individual, educators and support professionals can set realistic and achievable goals that are meaningful and relevant to the individual's needs.

In contrast, diagnostic descriptions may focus more on labeling and categorizing individuals based on their deficits or challenges. This can lead to a narrow and limited understanding of the individual, overlooking their unique strengths and potential. It may also contribute to stigma and discrimination, as individuals may be defined by their diagnosis rather than their individual characteristics.

Overall, descriptive assessment can be seen as more important than diagnostic descriptions as it provides a holistic and individualized understanding of an individual's abilities and needs, leading to more effective and meaningful support and interventions.

Question 2

All areas of assessment's popularity have declined about equally since the early days of clinical psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In order to distinguish between behaviors a client cannot engage in from those a client does not engage in, a clinician would

Accepted Answer

A)  use the most reliable instrument available. 
B)  use the most valid instrument available. 
C)  attempt to cross-validate their findings by using multiple instruments. 
D)  create his or her own measure to evaluate the client. 
A)  use the most reliable instrument available. 
B)  use the most valid instrument available. 
C)  attempt to cross-validate their findings by using multiple instruments. 
D)  create his or her own measure to evaluate the client. D

Question 4

Even when using an informal approach to processing assessment data, clinicians are significantly better at making judgments and diagnoses than nonclinicians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the unique characteristics of the types of assessment in which clinical psychologists engage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since it is the dominant activity for clinical psychologists, they are considered the experts in this field. 
B)  It tends to be more formal and more systematic than assessments performed by nonprofessionals. 
C)  It always involves the use of standardized tests and projective measures. 
D)  Since it relies heavily on clinical judgment, it is often neither valid nor helpful. 
A)  Since it is the dominant activity for clinical psychologists, they are considered the experts in this field. 
B)  It tends to be more formal and more systematic than assessments performed by nonprofessionals. 
C)  It always involves the use of standardized tests and projective measures. 
D)  Since it relies heavily on clinical judgment, it is often neither valid nor helpful.

Question 6

In order to maintain the standards of the testing situations, clinicians must be careful to not explain the procedures being used to the client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It is the clinician's responsibility to assure that assessment goals are not socially or culturally biased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The DSM-5, like the DSMIV-TR before it, requires either-or categorizations according to specific criteria.Discuss the concerns expressed in the book about this approach to understanding psychopathology.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5, like its predecessor the DSM-

Question 9

While many clinicians believe that developing more descriptive assessments would be of benefit in both research and clinical settings, this is unlikely to happen because

Accepted Answer

A)  the benefit of an efficient shorthand for communicating about disorders outweighs all other considerations. 
B)  it would never be reliable and valid. 
C)  they are time consuming and therefore expensive. 
D)  the different theoretical approaches will probably never be able to agree on the descriptions. 
A)  the benefit of an efficient shorthand for communicating about disorders outweighs all other considerations. 
B)  it would never be reliable and valid. 
C)  they are time consuming and therefore expensive. 
D)  the different theoretical approaches will probably never be able to agree on the descriptions.

Question 10

The DSM-5 will continue using a multiaxial approach to diagnosing mental disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The breadth of an assessment device is referred to as its ____________; the depth of an assessment device is called its ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fidelity; bandwidth 
B)  bandwidth; fidelity 
C)  reliability; criterion validity. 
D)  construct validity; test-retest reliability. 
A)  fidelity; bandwidth 
B)  bandwidth; fidelity 
C)  reliability; criterion validity. 
D)  construct validity; test-retest reliability.

Question 12

In planning an assessment, clinicians would typically seek more information in the categories that are most relevant to the assessment goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT usually considered one of the main sources of assessment data?

Accepted Answer

A)  interviews and case history data 
B)  behavioral observations 
C)  employer interviews 
D)  psychological tests 
A)  interviews and case history data 
B)  behavioral observations 
C)  employer interviews 
D)  psychological tests

Question 14

Which of the following clinicians would be likely to consider traditional assessment procedures dehumanizing and harmful to the quality of the client-clinician relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Harold, a clinician trained by Carl Rogers. 
B)  Jamil, a psychodynamically oriented therapist. 
C)  Harriette, a clinician who utilizes Beck's theories and protocols. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Harold, a clinician trained by Carl Rogers. 
B)  Jamil, a psychodynamically oriented therapist. 
C)  Harriette, a clinician who utilizes Beck's theories and protocols. 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

Discuss why accurate psychodiagnosis is important.

Accepted Answer

Accurate psychodiagnosis is important fo

Question 16

Which of the following is usually the first step in the assessment process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meeting with the client and establishing a working relationship. 
B)  Deciding on which instruments are going to be used. 
C)  Clarifying the referral question. 
D)  Determining who will pay for the service. 
A)  Meeting with the client and establishing a working relationship. 
B)  Deciding on which instruments are going to be used. 
C)  Clarifying the referral question. 
D)  Determining who will pay for the service.

Question 17

Which of the following statements accurately reflect the role of assessment in treatment planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since diagnoses based on thorough assessments tend to be very distinct, it has been possible to define specific treatments for those diagnoses. 
B)  Psychodiagnostic assessment fits very neatly into the medical model. 
C)  Assessment cannot only assist in the development of a treatment plan, but can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment as well. 
D)  In real, every day practice, assessment has little relationship to treatment planning. 
A)  Since diagnoses based on thorough assessments tend to be very distinct, it has been possible to define specific treatments for those diagnoses. 
B)  Psychodiagnostic assessment fits very neatly into the medical model. 
C)  Assessment cannot only assist in the development of a treatment plan, but can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment as well. 
D)  In real, every day practice, assessment has little relationship to treatment planning.

Question 18

According to the text, which groups have expressed ongoing issues with the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive psychologists, humanistic psychologists, and psychodynamic psychologists 
B)  positive psychologists and experimental psychologists 
C)  psychiatrists, humanistic psychologists, and social workers 
D)  trick question, almost every group in mental health is pleased with the DSM-5 
A)  positive psychologists, humanistic psychologists, and psychodynamic psychologists 
B)  positive psychologists and experimental psychologists 
C)  psychiatrists, humanistic psychologists, and social workers 
D)  trick question, almost every group in mental health is pleased with the DSM-5

Question 19

Assessment is

Accepted Answer

A)  the administering of tests of intelligence and personality. 
B)  only performed by qualified clinical psychologists. 
C)  is the collection and synthesis of information to reach a judgment. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the administering of tests of intelligence and personality. 
B)  only performed by qualified clinical psychologists. 
C)  is the collection and synthesis of information to reach a judgment. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Explain the reasons why the referral question can be considered central to a thorough assessment.

Accepted Answer

The referral question is considered cent

Discuss the ways in which descriptive assessment can be seen as more important that diagnostic descriptions.

All areas of assessment's popularity have declined about equally since the early days of clinical psychology.

In order to distinguish between behaviors a client cannot engage in from those a client does not engage in, a clinician would

Even when using an informal approach to processing assessment data, clinicians are significantly better at making judgments and diagnoses than nonclinicians.

Which of the following best describes the unique characteristics of the types of assessment in which clinical psychologists engage?

In order to maintain the standards of the testing situations, clinicians must be careful to not explain the procedures being used to the client.

It is the clinician's responsibility to assure that assessment goals are not socially or culturally biased.

The DSM-5, like the DSMIV-TR before it, requires either-or categorizations according to specific criteria.Discuss the concerns expressed in the book about this approach to understanding psychopathology.

While many clinicians believe that developing more descriptive assessments would be of benefit in both research and clinical settings, this is unlikely to happen because

The DSM-5 will continue using a multiaxial approach to diagnosing mental disorders.

The breadth of an assessment device is referred to as its ; the depth of an assessment device is called its ____.

In planning an assessment, clinicians would typically seek more information in the categories that are most relevant to the assessment goals.

Which of the following is NOT usually considered one of the main sources of assessment data?

Which of the following clinicians would be likely to consider traditional assessment procedures dehumanizing and harmful to the quality of the client-clinician relationship?

Discuss why accurate psychodiagnosis is important.

Which of the following is usually the first step in the assessment process?

Which of the following statements accurately reflect the role of assessment in treatment planning?

According to the text, which groups have expressed ongoing issues with the DSM-5?

Assessment is

Explain the reasons why the referral question can be considered central to a thorough assessment.

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Research on Clinical Intervention

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Exam 3: Basic Features of Clinical Assessment

Discuss the ways in which descriptive assessment can be seen as more important that diagnostic descriptions.

All areas of assessment's popularity have declined about equally since the early days of clinical psychology.

In order to distinguish between behaviors a client cannot engage in from those a client does not engage in, a clinician would

Even when using an informal approach to processing assessment data, clinicians are significantly better at making judgments and diagnoses than nonclinicians.

Which of the following best describes the unique characteristics of the types of assessment in which clinical psychologists engage?

In order to maintain the standards of the testing situations, clinicians must be careful to not explain the procedures being used to the client.

It is the clinician's responsibility to assure that assessment goals are not socially or culturally biased.

The DSM-5, like the DSMIV-TR before it, requires either-or categorizations according to specific criteria.Discuss the concerns expressed in the book about this approach to understanding psychopathology.

While many clinicians believe that developing more descriptive assessments would be of benefit in both research and clinical settings, this is unlikely to happen because

The DSM-5 will continue using a multiaxial approach to diagnosing mental disorders.

The breadth of an assessment device is referred to as its ____________; the depth of an assessment device is called its ________________.

In planning an assessment, clinicians would typically seek more information in the categories that are most relevant to the assessment goals.

Which of the following is NOT usually considered one of the main sources of assessment data?

Which of the following clinicians would be likely to consider traditional assessment procedures dehumanizing and harmful to the quality of the client-clinician relationship?

Discuss why accurate psychodiagnosis is important.

Which of the following is usually the first step in the assessment process?

Which of the following statements accurately reflect the role of assessment in treatment planning?

According to the text, which groups have expressed ongoing issues with the DSM-5?

Assessment is

Explain the reasons why the referral question can be considered central to a thorough assessment.

What Is Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychologys Past and Present

Interviewing and Observation in Clinical Psychology

Testing in Clinical Psychology

Basic Features of Clinical Interventions

Psychodynamic and Humanistic Psychotherapies

Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapies

Alternative Modes of Clinical Intervention

Research on Clinical Intervention

Clinical Child Psychology

Health Psychology

Clinical Neuopsychology

Forensic Psychology

Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology

Getting Into Graduate School in Clinical Psychology

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The breadth of an assessment device is referred to as its ; the depth of an assessment device is called its ____.