Question 1

Pablo, age 17, has a serious speech impairment.To test him for intelligence, a psychologist would best use the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) Bender-Gestalt Visual-Motor Test 
B) WPPSI-III 
C) Stanford-Binet test 
D) WISC-IV 
A) Bender-Gestalt Visual-Motor Test 
B) WPPSI-III 
C) Stanford-Binet test 
D) WISC-IV

Question 2

In the Rosenhan (1973)study, pseudopatients who falsely reported auditory hallucinations to gain admittance onto a psychiatric hospital.Once admitted, these individuals behaved in a normal manner; however, hospital staff did not detect that the pseudopatients were normal.This finding supports the view that classification can ____.

Accepted Answer

A) help professionals understand the causes of abnormal behavior 
B) cause people to interpret many behaviors of a labeled person as pathological even if the behaviors are normal 
C) make "normal" people believe the label they are given caused a change in their behavior 
D) blur the lines that divide normal from abnormal 
A) help professionals understand the causes of abnormal behavior 
B) cause people to interpret many behaviors of a labeled person as pathological even if the behaviors are normal 
C) make "normal" people believe the label they are given caused a change in their behavior 
D) blur the lines that divide normal from abnormal

Question 3

Which of the following is a new category developed for the DSM-5 to reflect dimensional ratings of symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) course of treatment 
B) minor neurocognitive disorder 
C) risk syndromes 
D) prognosis 
A) course of treatment 
B) minor neurocognitive disorder 
C) risk syndromes 
D) prognosis

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the standardized interview is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) It allows for consistent data to be collected across interviewees and are less subject to interviewers' biases. 
B) It is an unstructured interview. 
C) It allows interviewers to probe interviewees' responses in depth. 
D) It often includes a list of open-ended questions. 
A) It allows for consistent data to be collected across interviewees and are less subject to interviewers' biases. 
B) It is an unstructured interview. 
C) It allows interviewers to probe interviewees' responses in depth. 
D) It often includes a list of open-ended questions.

Question 5

What aspect of interviewing increases the consistency of assessment information?

Accepted Answer

A) Doing the interview in a naturalistic setting 
B) Using projective techniques 
C) Increasing the reactivity of the person being interviewed 
D) Increasing the structure of the interview 
A) Doing the interview in a naturalistic setting 
B) Using projective techniques 
C) Increasing the reactivity of the person being interviewed 
D) Increasing the structure of the interview

Question 6

A psychologist says, "I'm going to show you some pictures.Please make up a story about what is going on in each picture, what led up to it, and how it will turn out in the end." What test is the psychologist administering?

Accepted Answer

A) TAT 
B) Rorschach 
C) WAIS-IV 
D) MMPI-2 
A) TAT 
B) Rorschach 
C) WAIS-IV 
D) MMPI-2

Question 7

Yeh experiences physical and mental fatigue: dizziness, headaches, and problems concentrating, sleeping, and remembering important information.She is also irritable and highly excitable.While her symptoms might be diagnosed as a mood or anxiety disorder, a culturally sensitive therapist might consider ____.

Accepted Answer

A) a diagnosis from the outline of culture-bound syndromes in the DSM-5 that identifies disorders unique to particular cultural groups 
B) "Not Otherwise Specified," when symptoms do not fit those specified by a diagnostic category 
C) causal specifiers to clarify the diagnosis 
D) biological causes for her symptoms 
A) a diagnosis from the outline of culture-bound syndromes in the DSM-5 that identifies disorders unique to particular cultural groups 
B) "Not Otherwise Specified," when symptoms do not fit those specified by a diagnostic category 
C) causal specifiers to clarify the diagnosis 
D) biological causes for her symptoms

Question 8

What is known about the relationship between IQ scores and physiological measures of brain function?

Accepted Answer

A) IQ scores are significantly correlated with neuropsychological test performance. 
B) IQ scores are modestly correlated with neuropsychological test performance. 
C) There is little if any correlation between IQ scores and neuropsychological test performance. 
D) Physical measures of brain function are one of the best predictors of IQ scores. 
A) IQ scores are significantly correlated with neuropsychological test performance. 
B) IQ scores are modestly correlated with neuropsychological test performance. 
C) There is little if any correlation between IQ scores and neuropsychological test performance. 
D) Physical measures of brain function are one of the best predictors of IQ scores.

Question 9

Which statement below about DSM-5 is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) It assumes that all mental disorders have a biological cause and are best treated with medication. 
B) It indicates that symptoms experienced by individuals may vary in degrees in relations to the diagnostic disorders. 
C) It has discarded the use of exact behavioral criteria for making a diagnosis. 
D) It views mental disorders as being solely categorical in nature. 
A) It assumes that all mental disorders have a biological cause and are best treated with medication. 
B) It indicates that symptoms experienced by individuals may vary in degrees in relations to the diagnostic disorders. 
C) It has discarded the use of exact behavioral criteria for making a diagnosis. 
D) It views mental disorders as being solely categorical in nature.

Question 10

Dr.Reynolds is a strong feminist.What is her opinion of the proposed condition "premenstrual dysphoric disorder" likely to be?

Accepted Answer

A) She would argue that it helps reduce the stigma of being a woman with a mental disorder. 
B) She will favor its inclusion in future editions of the DSM. 
C) She would prefer that it be seen as a physical condition, not a mental disorder. 
D) She would prefer that it not be seen as a problem at all. 
A) She would argue that it helps reduce the stigma of being a woman with a mental disorder. 
B) She will favor its inclusion in future editions of the DSM. 
C) She would prefer that it be seen as a physical condition, not a mental disorder. 
D) She would prefer that it not be seen as a problem at all.

Question 11

Gathering information on brain chemistry includes which of the following assessments?

Accepted Answer

A) psychological tests 
B) neurological tests 
C) interviews 
D) observations 
A) psychological tests 
B) neurological tests 
C) interviews 
D) observations

Question 12

IQ scores reflect an individual's ____.

Accepted Answer

A) intelligence 
B) social skills 
C) level of performance relative to people of the same age 
D) future achievements and behavior relative to people of the same age. 
A) intelligence 
B) social skills 
C) level of performance relative to people of the same age 
D) future achievements and behavior relative to people of the same age.

Question 13

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, in comparison to the WISC, is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) the preferred test for school-age children 
B) the standard to which other tests are compared because of its long history, careful revision, and periodic updating 
C) easier to administer and yields scores on different cognitive skills 
D) is complicated in administration and scoring and requires considerable skill in use 
A) the preferred test for school-age children 
B) the standard to which other tests are compared because of its long history, careful revision, and periodic updating 
C) easier to administer and yields scores on different cognitive skills 
D) is complicated in administration and scoring and requires considerable skill in use

Question 14

Which of the following is a common criticism of psychological testing?

Accepted Answer

A) Tests are always inaccurate and lead to serious misdiagnosis. 
B) Testing is often conducted by individuals who lack the appropriate training. 
C) Test results can be used in ways that hurt the client. 
D) Test bias is likely when the administrator of a test is of the same culture as the test-taker. 
A) Tests are always inaccurate and lead to serious misdiagnosis. 
B) Testing is often conducted by individuals who lack the appropriate training. 
C) Test results can be used in ways that hurt the client. 
D) Test bias is likely when the administrator of a test is of the same culture as the test-taker.

Question 15

Which of the following occurred in the Rosenhan (1973)study involving pseudopatients being admitted to a mental hospital?

Accepted Answer

A) Pseudopatients were given warm and individualized care. 
B) Although the patients were fooled by the pseudopatients, the professionals quickly realized that they were not disturbed. 
C) Although none of the professional staff detected that the pseudopatients were normal, the other patients realized that they were not disturbed. 
D) The hospital staff disagreed on the diagnosis to be given the pseudopatients. 
A) Pseudopatients were given warm and individualized care. 
B) Although the patients were fooled by the pseudopatients, the professionals quickly realized that they were not disturbed. 
C) Although none of the professional staff detected that the pseudopatients were normal, the other patients realized that they were not disturbed. 
D) The hospital staff disagreed on the diagnosis to be given the pseudopatients.

Question 16

Angel reports to his psychologist that he feels incredibly depressed and he has developed a alcohol drinking problem that causes him some difficulty.In this example, according to the DSM-5, Angel's symptoms of depression would be considered ____, and his problem with substance use would be considered ____.

Accepted Answer

A) severe; severe 
B) severe; moderate 
C) slight; severe 
D) mild; moderate 
A) severe; severe 
B) severe; moderate 
C) slight; severe 
D) mild; moderate

Question 17

Which of the following is accurate concerning the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A) All psychological disorders are listed on Axis I. 
B) It lists the organic basis for every mental disorder. 
C) It presents a social and interpersonal, rather than medical, approach to mental disorder. 
D) It emphasizes a dimensional approach to diagnosis combined with acknowledgment that most disorders involve a continuum of symptom severity. 
A) All psychological disorders are listed on Axis I. 
B) It lists the organic basis for every mental disorder. 
C) It presents a social and interpersonal, rather than medical, approach to mental disorder. 
D) It emphasizes a dimensional approach to diagnosis combined with acknowledgment that most disorders involve a continuum of symptom severity.

Question 18

In what way is interviewing superior to observation alone?

Accepted Answer

A) In interviewing, assessors can notice the client's facial expressions, body posture, and dress. 
B) In interviewing, the style or training of the assessor has little impact on the data collected. 
C) In interviewing, assessors can collect data on the client's life history and personality. 
D) Interviews are not subject to error. 
A) In interviewing, assessors can notice the client's facial expressions, body posture, and dress. 
B) In interviewing, the style or training of the assessor has little impact on the data collected. 
C) In interviewing, assessors can collect data on the client's life history and personality. 
D) Interviews are not subject to error.

Question 19

A ____ provides therapists with distinct categories, indicators, and nomenclature for different patterns of behavior, thought processes, and emotional disturbances.

Accepted Answer

A) psychodiagnosis 
B) psychometric examination 
C) classification system 
D) diagnosis 
A) psychodiagnosis 
B) psychometric examination 
C) classification system 
D) diagnosis

Question 20

In which one of the following are inner motives and conflicts revealed by what is seen in inkblots and whether color plays a role in the responses?

Accepted Answer

A) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) 
B) Structured Diagnostic Interview (SDI) 
C) Rorschach Technique 
D) Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) 
A) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) 
B) Structured Diagnostic Interview (SDI) 
C) Rorschach Technique 
D) Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

Pablo, age 17, has a serious speech impairment.To test him for intelligence, a psychologist would best use the ____.

Which of the following is a new category developed for the DSM-5 to reflect dimensional ratings of symptoms?

Which of the following statements about the standardized interview is most accurate?

What aspect of interviewing increases the consistency of assessment information?

A psychologist says, "I'm going to show you some pictures.Please make up a story about what is going on in each picture, what led up to it, and how it will turn out in the end." What test is the psychologist administering?

What is known about the relationship between IQ scores and physiological measures of brain function?

Which statement below about DSM-5 is accurate?

Dr.Reynolds is a strong feminist.What is her opinion of the proposed condition "premenstrual dysphoric disorder" likely to be?

Gathering information on brain chemistry includes which of the following assessments?

IQ scores reflect an individual's ____.

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, in comparison to the WISC, is ____.

Which of the following is a common criticism of psychological testing?

Which of the following occurred in the Rosenhan (1973)study involving pseudopatients being admitted to a mental hospital?

Angel reports to his psychologist that he feels incredibly depressed and he has developed a alcohol drinking problem that causes him some difficulty.In this example, according to the DSM-5, Angel's symptoms of depression would be considered , and his problem with substance use would be considered .

Which of the following is accurate concerning the DSM-5?

In what way is interviewing superior to observation alone?

A ____ provides therapists with distinct categories, indicators, and nomenclature for different patterns of behavior, thought processes, and emotional disturbances.

In which one of the following are inner motives and conflicts revealed by what is seen in inkblots and whether color plays a role in the responses?

Abnormal Behavior

Models of Abnormal Behavior

The Scientific Method in Abnormal Psychology

Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders

Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders

Suicide

Eating Disorders

Substance Use Disorders

Schizophrenia

Neurocognitive Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction and Gender Dysphoria Disorders

Personality Psychopathology

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Legal and Ethical Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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Exam 3: Assessment and Classification of Abnormal Behavior

Pablo, age 17, has a serious speech impairment.To test him for intelligence, a psychologist would best use the ____.

Which of the following is a new category developed for the DSM-5 to reflect dimensional ratings of symptoms?

Which of the following statements about the standardized interview is most accurate?

What aspect of interviewing increases the consistency of assessment information?

A psychologist says, "I'm going to show you some pictures.Please make up a story about what is going on in each picture, what led up to it, and how it will turn out in the end." What test is the psychologist administering?

What is known about the relationship between IQ scores and physiological measures of brain function?

Which statement below about DSM-5 is accurate?

Dr.Reynolds is a strong feminist.What is her opinion of the proposed condition "premenstrual dysphoric disorder" likely to be?

Gathering information on brain chemistry includes which of the following assessments?

IQ scores reflect an individual's ____.

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, in comparison to the WISC, is ____.

Which of the following is a common criticism of psychological testing?

Which of the following occurred in the Rosenhan (1973)study involving pseudopatients being admitted to a mental hospital?

Which of the following is accurate concerning the DSM-5?

In what way is interviewing superior to observation alone?

A ____ provides therapists with distinct categories, indicators, and nomenclature for different patterns of behavior, thought processes, and emotional disturbances.

In which one of the following are inner motives and conflicts revealed by what is seen in inkblots and whether color plays a role in the responses?

Abnormal Behavior

Models of Abnormal Behavior

The Scientific Method in Abnormal Psychology

Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders

Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders

Suicide

Eating Disorders

Substance Use Disorders

Schizophrenia

Neurocognitive Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction and Gender Dysphoria Disorders

Personality Psychopathology

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Legal and Ethical Issues in Abnormal Psychology

Filters