Question 1

Whereas DSM-5 diagnosis is based largely on ______,the proposed Research Domain Criteria classification system is to be based on ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  antecedents; consequences 
B)  signs and symptoms; underlying causes 
C)  underlying causes; treatment outcomes 
D)  distress; impairment 
A)  antecedents; consequences 
B)  signs and symptoms; underlying causes 
C)  underlying causes; treatment outcomes 
D)  distress; impairment

Question 2

Why is it important that tests used in clinical settings be standardized?

Accepted Answer

It allows clinicians to compare differen

Question 3

Which rating scale would be the most targeted assessment for ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  ASRS 
B)  Conners 3 
C)  Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale 
D)  ASEBA 
A)  ASRS 
B)  Conners 3 
C)  Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale 
D)  ASEBA

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the DSM and the ICD?

Accepted Answer

A)  They had low agreement for all disorders in the former editions, but the new editions (DSM-5 and ICD-10) have high agreement for all disorders. 
B)  They had low agreement for all disorders in the former editions, and despite efforts by the creators of DSM-5, the agreement remains low. 
C)  The concordance between DSM-5 and ICD-11 is higher than in previous editions. 
D)  DSM-5 and ICD-11 are now in perfect agreement with respect to names of and criteria for disorders. 
A)  They had low agreement for all disorders in the former editions, but the new editions (DSM-5 and ICD-10) have high agreement for all disorders. 
B)  They had low agreement for all disorders in the former editions, and despite efforts by the creators of DSM-5, the agreement remains low. 
C)  The concordance between DSM-5 and ICD-11 is higher than in previous editions. 
D)  DSM-5 and ICD-11 are now in perfect agreement with respect to names of and criteria for disorders.

Question 5

Describing a color as "bluish-green" reflects a dimensional approach to categorization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A psychologist is developing a new test of reasoning.He notices that while individuals tend to score the same across multiple administrations of the test,there are particular test items that seem to give everyone trouble,irrespective of how well they score on the test overall.It seems that all the items that give individuals trouble use particularly advanced vocabulary words.Which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  This test has low test-retest reliability. 
B)  The items on the test that everyone scores poorly on are not valid measures of the construct of reasoning. 
C)  The test does not have particularly strong internal consistency. 
D)  Removing the items that don't seem to contribute to the overall score would likely improve the test. 
A)  This test has low test-retest reliability. 
B)  The items on the test that everyone scores poorly on are not valid measures of the construct of reasoning. 
C)  The test does not have particularly strong internal consistency. 
D)  Removing the items that don't seem to contribute to the overall score would likely improve the test.

Question 7

In what way(s)can diagnostic classification facilitate scientific discovery?

Accepted Answer

Researchers can more easily co

Question 8

A college professor in a childhood disorders class gives extra credit on the basis of who answers questions correctly on an 80s-music quiz at the start of the class.Which of the following is likely NOT true of this approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  This approach has low content validity because 80s music is not relevant to childhood disorders. 
B)  This approach would likely have low convergent validity with exam scores in childhood disorders. 
C)  This approach would likely have low predictive validity of future exam scores in childhood disorders. 
D)  This approach would likely have low test-retest reliability because multiple students might give different answers to the same question. 
A)  This approach has low content validity because 80s music is not relevant to childhood disorders. 
B)  This approach would likely have low convergent validity with exam scores in childhood disorders. 
C)  This approach would likely have low predictive validity of future exam scores in childhood disorders. 
D)  This approach would likely have low test-retest reliability because multiple students might give different answers to the same question.

Question 9

Billy has seen a psychologist,and during his mental status exam,he seems quite cheery.He even laughs repeatedly when talking about how he's been living in a shelter and sometimes doesn't have enough to eat.Which of the following is likely true of Billy?

Accepted Answer

A)  A mental status exam would likely determine that Billy has no psychological disturbances. 
B)  Billy seems to be displaying inappropriate affect, which would be seen in the cognition aspect of the mental status exam. 
C)  Billy seems to be displaying inappropriate mood, which would be seen in the emotions aspect of the mental status exam. 
D)  Billy seems to be displaying inappropriate affect, which would be seen in the emotions aspect of the mental status exam. 
A)  A mental status exam would likely determine that Billy has no psychological disturbances. 
B)  Billy seems to be displaying inappropriate affect, which would be seen in the cognition aspect of the mental status exam. 
C)  Billy seems to be displaying inappropriate mood, which would be seen in the emotions aspect of the mental status exam. 
D)  Billy seems to be displaying inappropriate affect, which would be seen in the emotions aspect of the mental status exam.

Question 10

A clinician observes a mother-child dyad in an analog task.In a playroom,the mother is advised to switch from playing with one toy to playing with another every 5 minutes.The therapist notices that when the mother does not give clear warning of the switch,her child tantrums.When he tantrums,the mother soothes him by returning to the original toy.Which is the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The clinician may be performing a functional analysis. 
B)  The failure to provide time for the child to process the transition may be the antecedent. 
C)  The tantrum is the consequence. 
D)  The mother's response to the tantrum is reinforcing. 
A)  The clinician may be performing a functional analysis. 
B)  The failure to provide time for the child to process the transition may be the antecedent. 
C)  The tantrum is the consequence. 
D)  The mother's response to the tantrum is reinforcing.

Whereas DSM-5 diagnosis is based largely on ,the proposed Research Domain Criteria classification system is to be based on .

Why is it important that tests used in clinical settings be standardized?

Which rating scale would be the most targeted assessment for ADHD?

Which of the following is true of the DSM and the ICD?

Describing a color as "bluish-green" reflects a dimensional approach to categorization.

In what way(s)can diagnostic classification facilitate scientific discovery?

A college professor in a childhood disorders class gives extra credit on the basis of who answers questions correctly on an 80s-music quiz at the start of the class.Which of the following is likely NOT true of this approach?

Billy has seen a psychologist,and during his mental status exam,he seems quite cheery.He even laughs repeatedly when talking about how he's been living in a shelter and sometimes doesn't have enough to eat.Which of the following is likely true of Billy?

The Science and Practice of Abnormal Child Psychology

The Causes of Childhood Disorders: A Levels of Analysis Approach

Treating Children, Adolescents, and Families

Intellectual Disability and Developmental

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Communication and Learning Disorders

Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder

Conduct Problems in Children and Adolescents

Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents

Anxiety Disorders and Obsessivecompulsive Disorder

Trauma-Related Disorders and Child Maltreatment

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Pediatric Bipolar Disorders and Schizophrenia

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Health-Related Disorders and Pediatric Psychology

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Exam 3: Assessment and Diagnosis

Whereas DSM-5 diagnosis is based largely on ______,the proposed Research Domain Criteria classification system is to be based on ______.

Why is it important that tests used in clinical settings be standardized?

Which rating scale would be the most targeted assessment for ADHD?

Which of the following is true of the DSM and the ICD?

Describing a color as "bluish-green" reflects a dimensional approach to categorization.

In what way(s)can diagnostic classification facilitate scientific discovery?

A college professor in a childhood disorders class gives extra credit on the basis of who answers questions correctly on an 80s-music quiz at the start of the class.Which of the following is likely NOT true of this approach?

Billy has seen a psychologist,and during his mental status exam,he seems quite cheery.He even laughs repeatedly when talking about how he's been living in a shelter and sometimes doesn't have enough to eat.Which of the following is likely true of Billy?

The Science and Practice of Abnormal Child Psychology

The Causes of Childhood Disorders: A Levels of Analysis Approach

Treating Children, Adolescents, and Families

Intellectual Disability and Developmental

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Communication and Learning Disorders

Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder

Conduct Problems in Children and Adolescents

Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents

Anxiety Disorders and Obsessivecompulsive Disorder

Trauma-Related Disorders and Child Maltreatment

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Pediatric Bipolar Disorders and Schizophrenia

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Health-Related Disorders and Pediatric Psychology

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Whereas DSM-5 diagnosis is based largely on ,the proposed Research Domain Criteria classification system is to be based on .