Question 1

Classification __________ refers to the extent to which the classification system reflects reality.

Accepted Answer

A)  utility 
B)  reliability 
C)  validity 
D)  applicability 
A)  utility 
B)  reliability 
C)  validity 
D)  applicability C

Question 2

The underlying assumption of a developmental psychopathology approach is that

Accepted Answer

A)  biological and psychological systems are constantly changing. 
B)  human behaviour is predictable in all circumstances. 
C)  normative and nonnormative transitions are important considerations in understanding behaviour. 
D)  there is no such thing as "normal" development. 
A)  biological and psychological systems are constantly changing. 
B)  human behaviour is predictable in all circumstances. 
C)  normative and nonnormative transitions are important considerations in understanding behaviour. 
D)  there is no such thing as "normal" development. A

Question 3

Name the two types of classification approaches and explain how they are different.

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer:
 Categorical approach
a.An object is determined to either be a member of a category or not.
b.Underlying assumption is that there is an important qualitative difference between objects that are members of a category and those that are not (e.g.living vs.not living).
Dimensional approach
a.Based on the assumption that objects differ in the extent to which they possess certain characteristics or properties.
b.Focuses on quantitative differences.
c.All objects can be arranged on a continuum to indicate the degree of membership in a category (e.g.weight and height).

Question 4

Describe the limitations of a polythetic approach to diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer:
 a.The clien

Question 6

In determining whether or not behaviour is abnormal,one must consider

Accepted Answer

A)  the context in which the behaviour occurs. 
B)  the age of the person exhibiting the behaviour. 
C)  the cultural heritage of the person exhibiting the behaviour. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  the context in which the behaviour occurs. 
B)  the age of the person exhibiting the behaviour. 
C)  the cultural heritage of the person exhibiting the behaviour. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 7

A practicum student in clinical psychology is feeling sad over the break-up of a romantic relationship and wonders if this is the beginning of a depressive disorder.It is impossible to diagnose based on this information because:

Accepted Answer

A)  most people get over break-ups after a few weeks. 
B)  the practicum student will know ways to prevent the sadness becoming more serious. 
C)  a diagnosis is based on a constellation of symptoms. 
D)  s/he will probably meet someone else soon. 
A)  most people get over break-ups after a few weeks. 
B)  the practicum student will know ways to prevent the sadness becoming more serious. 
C)  a diagnosis is based on a constellation of symptoms. 
D)  s/he will probably meet someone else soon.

Question 8

The classification approach that is based on the assumption that entities that are members of a category are qualitatively different from those that are not is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnostic approach. 
B)  categorical approach. 
C)  qualitative approach. 
D)  dimensional approach. 
A)  diagnostic approach. 
B)  categorical approach. 
C)  qualitative approach. 
D)  dimensional approach.

Question 9

Which of the following is known as 'a family of empirically derived assessment tools to measure competence and problems (internalizing and externalizing)across the lifespan?'

Accepted Answer

A)  Miller's Assessment Tool Kit. 
B)  Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment. 
C)  Schwartz Assessment Battery. 
D)  Weisner System of Clinical Diagnosis. 
A)  Miller's Assessment Tool Kit. 
B)  Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment. 
C)  Schwartz Assessment Battery. 
D)  Weisner System of Clinical Diagnosis.

Question 10

In the 2004 survey of prevalence rates of mental disorders across 14 countries,the Mental Health Survey Consortium (World Health Organization)found that across most countries,________ disorders were the most common,followed by _______ disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  mood; anxiety 
B)  anxiety; impulse-control 
C)  anxiety; mood 
D)  mood; substance abuse 
A)  mood; anxiety 
B)  anxiety; impulse-control 
C)  anxiety; mood 
D)  mood; substance abuse

Question 11

In determining whether a person meets criteria for a diagnosis a of mental disorder,clinical psychologists rely primarily on

Accepted Answer

A)  family history. 
B)  self-report of symptoms. 
C)  laboratory tests to confirm diagnosis. 
D)  intrusiveness of primary symptoms. 
A)  family history. 
B)  self-report of symptoms. 
C)  laboratory tests to confirm diagnosis. 
D)  intrusiveness of primary symptoms.

Question 12

A prototype model implies that

Accepted Answer

A)  not all people receiving the same diagnosis have exactly the same set of symptoms. 
B)  all people receiving the same diagnosis have the exact same set of symptoms. 
C)  people with the same diagnosis, but a different set of symptoms, require the same treatment for their diagnosis. 
D)  members of the same diagnostic category resemble each other in level of impairment and in prognosis. 
A)  not all people receiving the same diagnosis have exactly the same set of symptoms. 
B)  all people receiving the same diagnosis have the exact same set of symptoms. 
C)  people with the same diagnosis, but a different set of symptoms, require the same treatment for their diagnosis. 
D)  members of the same diagnostic category resemble each other in level of impairment and in prognosis.

Question 13

The ICD is used:

Accepted Answer

A)  far less than DSM as it is a newer system. 
B)  to determine prevalence rates across countries using the same criteria. 
C)  by practitioners who favour biological interventions. 
D)  predominantly in low income countries. 
A)  far less than DSM as it is a newer system. 
B)  to determine prevalence rates across countries using the same criteria. 
C)  by practitioners who favour biological interventions. 
D)  predominantly in low income countries.

Question 14

Compared to individuals with a single mental disorder,those with comorbid conditions are more

Accepted Answer

A)  severely impaired in daily life functioning. 
B)  likely to have a fleeting history of mental health problems. 
C)  likely to use few health care services. 
D)  progress quicker in their treatment. 
A)  severely impaired in daily life functioning. 
B)  likely to have a fleeting history of mental health problems. 
C)  likely to use few health care services. 
D)  progress quicker in their treatment.

Question 15

A new client reports concerns that her child frequently talks about his imaginary friend and all of the wonderful adventures they have together.A psychologist using a developmental psychopathology approach would first:

Accepted Answer

A)  ask about any familial history of mental illness. 
B)  ask if there were birth had complications that may have contributed to developmental issues. 
C)  recommend that the client bring her son for a therapy session. 
D)  ask the son's age to determine age-appropriateness of his behaviour. 
A)  ask about any familial history of mental illness. 
B)  ask if there were birth had complications that may have contributed to developmental issues. 
C)  recommend that the client bring her son for a therapy session. 
D)  ask the son's age to determine age-appropriateness of his behaviour.

Question 16

Two key aspects of the adequacy of classification systems are validity and utility.Define each term.

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer:
a.Validity - the exten

Question 17

Widiger defined the concept of _______ which refers to the impairment resulting from a disorder that is involuntary or not readily managed.

Accepted Answer

A)  harmful dysfunction 
B)  dysfunctional control 
C)  dyscontrol 
D)  harmful behaviour 
A)  harmful dysfunction 
B)  dysfunctional control 
C)  dyscontrol 
D)  harmful behaviour

Question 18

Studies on vulnerability to mental disorder following natural disasters have found:

Accepted Answer

A)  the majority of people exposed to natural disaster will develop symptoms of PTSD if they do not receive counseling during the acute phase. 
B)  most countries now have sophisticated systems to ensure continuity of care during disasters. 
C)  those with pre-existing disorders are already getting help, which protects them from further symptoms. 
D)  Although acute distress is to be expected, long-term resilience is the most common outcome. 
A)  the majority of people exposed to natural disaster will develop symptoms of PTSD if they do not receive counseling during the acute phase. 
B)  most countries now have sophisticated systems to ensure continuity of care during disasters. 
C)  those with pre-existing disorders are already getting help, which protects them from further symptoms. 
D)  Although acute distress is to be expected, long-term resilience is the most common outcome.

Question 19

Concerns over the "medicalization of ordinary life" have led to calls for more stringent definitions of mental disorders.What is one argument that goes against this?

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer:
a.Research indicates (

Question 20

The extent of comorbidity in clinical populations is

Accepted Answer

A)  non-existent. 
B)  limited. 
C)  unknown. 
D)  substantial. 
A)  non-existent. 
B)  limited. 
C)  unknown. 
D)  substantial.

Classification __________ refers to the extent to which the classification system reflects reality.

The underlying assumption of a developmental psychopathology approach is that

Name the two types of classification approaches and explain how they are different.

Describe the limitations of a polythetic approach to diagnosis.

When determining whether or not behaviour is abnormal,what must a mental health professional consider?

In determining whether or not behaviour is abnormal,one must consider

A practicum student in clinical psychology is feeling sad over the break-up of a romantic relationship and wonders if this is the beginning of a depressive disorder.It is impossible to diagnose based on this information because:

The classification approach that is based on the assumption that entities that are members of a category are qualitatively different from those that are not is known as the

Which of the following is known as 'a family of empirically derived assessment tools to measure competence and problems (internalizing and externalizing)across the lifespan?'

In the 2004 survey of prevalence rates of mental disorders across 14 countries,the Mental Health Survey Consortium (World Health Organization)found that across most countries,__ disorders were the most common,followed by _ disorders.

In determining whether a person meets criteria for a diagnosis a of mental disorder,clinical psychologists rely primarily on

A prototype model implies that

The ICD is used:

Compared to individuals with a single mental disorder,those with comorbid conditions are more

A new client reports concerns that her child frequently talks about his imaginary friend and all of the wonderful adventures they have together.A psychologist using a developmental psychopathology approach would first:

Two key aspects of the adequacy of classification systems are validity and utility.Define each term.

Widiger defined the concept of _______ which refers to the impairment resulting from a disorder that is involuntary or not readily managed.

Studies on vulnerability to mental disorder following natural disasters have found:

Concerns over the "medicalization of ordinary life" have led to calls for more stringent definitions of mental disorders.What is one argument that goes against this?

The extent of comorbidity in clinical populations is

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Exam 3: Classification and Diagnosis

Classification __________ refers to the extent to which the classification system reflects reality.

The underlying assumption of a developmental psychopathology approach is that

Name the two types of classification approaches and explain how they are different.

Describe the limitations of a polythetic approach to diagnosis.

When determining whether or not behaviour is abnormal,what must a mental health professional consider?

In determining whether or not behaviour is abnormal,one must consider

A practicum student in clinical psychology is feeling sad over the break-up of a romantic relationship and wonders if this is the beginning of a depressive disorder.It is impossible to diagnose based on this information because:

The classification approach that is based on the assumption that entities that are members of a category are qualitatively different from those that are not is known as the

Which of the following is known as 'a family of empirically derived assessment tools to measure competence and problems (internalizing and externalizing)across the lifespan?'

In the 2004 survey of prevalence rates of mental disorders across 14 countries,the Mental Health Survey Consortium (World Health Organization)found that across most countries,________ disorders were the most common,followed by _______ disorders.

In determining whether a person meets criteria for a diagnosis a of mental disorder,clinical psychologists rely primarily on

A prototype model implies that

The ICD is used:

Compared to individuals with a single mental disorder,those with comorbid conditions are more

A new client reports concerns that her child frequently talks about his imaginary friend and all of the wonderful adventures they have together.A psychologist using a developmental psychopathology approach would first:

Two key aspects of the adequacy of classification systems are validity and utility.Define each term.

Widiger defined the concept of _______ which refers to the impairment resulting from a disorder that is involuntary or not readily managed.

Studies on vulnerability to mental disorder following natural disasters have found:

Concerns over the "medicalization of ordinary life" have led to calls for more stringent definitions of mental disorders.What is one argument that goes against this?

The extent of comorbidity in clinical populations is

The Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Contemporary Clinical Psychology

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Assessment: Overview

Assessment: Interviewing and Observation

Assessment: Intellectual and Cognitive Measures

Assessment: Self-Report and Projective Measures

Assessment Integration and Clinical Decision-Making

Prevention

Intervention: Overview

Intervention: Adults and Couples

Intervention: Children and Adolescents

Intervention: Identifying Key Elements of Change

Health Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Forensic Psychology

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In the 2004 survey of prevalence rates of mental disorders across 14 countries,the Mental Health Survey Consortium (World Health Organization)found that across most countries,__ disorders were the most common,followed by _ disorders.