Question 1

The classification system most widely used in the United States for diagnosing psychological disorders is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedules for Clinical Assessment in Neuropsychiatry 
B)  Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual 
C)  Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 
D)  International Classification of Disease 
A)  Schedules for Clinical Assessment in Neuropsychiatry 
B)  Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual 
C)  Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 
D)  International Classification of Disease

Question 2

Psychologist may use _____ tests to detect specific cognitive deficits.

Accepted Answer

A)  neurobiological 
B)  neurological 
C)  neurophysiological 
D)  neuropsychological 
A)  neurobiological 
B)  neurological 
C)  neurophysiological 
D)  neuropsychological

Question 3

In a mental status exam, the clinician will evaluate the client's _____ by observing how well the person speaks and looking for indications of memory or attention difficulties.

Accepted Answer

A)  mood and affect 
B)  intellectual functioning 
C)  appearance and behavior 
D)  orientation to the place, time and person 
A)  mood and affect 
B)  intellectual functioning 
C)  appearance and behavior 
D)  orientation to the place, time and person

Question 4

Jason was taking a test to measure his general level of anxiety. When he glanced over the test, the questions seemed as though they were related to his problem. In this scenario, the test most likely had _____ validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  predictive 
B)  concurrent 
C)  content 
D)  face 
A)  predictive 
B)  concurrent 
C)  content 
D)  face

Question 5

Which of the following statements about child psychopathology is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural norms impact a child's behavior and parental expectations. 
B)  Teachers' assessments of children are often similar to the assessments of other adults, including parents and trained clinicians. 
C)  Guidance counselors and other school personnel are often the first to recognize a problem and initiate an intervention. 
D)  Discrepancies in assessments of child behavior may be due to the fact that children function differently in different settings. 
A)  Cultural norms impact a child's behavior and parental expectations. 
B)  Teachers' assessments of children are often similar to the assessments of other adults, including parents and trained clinicians. 
C)  Guidance counselors and other school personnel are often the first to recognize a problem and initiate an intervention. 
D)  Discrepancies in assessments of child behavior may be due to the fact that children function differently in different settings.

Question 6

The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is one of the most common questionnaires used to assess symptoms of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety 
B)  paranoia 
C)  depression 
D)  mania 
A)  anxiety 
B)  paranoia 
C)  depression 
D)  mania

Question 7

Which of the following is the best method of improving the validity and reliability of psychological tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conducting at least three trials before using them for research 
B)  Standardizing their administration and interpretation 
C)  Limiting their use to patients with severe disorders 
D)  Having them reviewed by professionals in the field of psychopathology 
A)  Conducting at least three trials before using them for research 
B)  Standardizing their administration and interpretation 
C)  Limiting their use to patients with severe disorders 
D)  Having them reviewed by professionals in the field of psychopathology

Question 8

Which of the following is a limitation of computerized tomography?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not accurately reveal tumors and injuries. 
B)  It only shows two-dimensional images. 
C)  It exposes patients to X-rays, which can be harmful. 
D)  It provides an image of the brain's activity rather than its structure. 
A)  It does not accurately reveal tumors and injuries. 
B)  It only shows two-dimensional images. 
C)  It exposes patients to X-rays, which can be harmful. 
D)  It provides an image of the brain's activity rather than its structure.

Question 9

Mark takes a test to measure his general level of anxiety. After taking the test, Mark realizes that the test contained questions only on the physical symptoms of anxiety and left out questions related to cognitive symptoms, which are important aspects of the phenomenon of anxiety. In this case, the test lacks _____ validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  concurrent 
B)  content 
C)  face 
D)  predictive 
A)  concurrent 
B)  content 
C)  face 
D)  predictive

Question 10

The average performance score on an intelligence quotient (IQ) test is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  120 
C)  100 
D)  80 
A)  50 
B)  120 
C)  100 
D)  80

Question 11

Which of the following can be used to show differences in activity in specific areas of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positron-emission tomography (PET) 
B)  Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) 
C)  Electroencephalogram (EEG) 
D)  Computerized tomography (CT) 
A)  Positron-emission tomography (PET) 
B)  Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) 
C)  Electroencephalogram (EEG) 
D)  Computerized tomography (CT)

Question 12

What is an initial interview? What type of information does the clinician make note of during this interview?

Accepted Answer

Key terms and concepts that may be inclu

Question 13

The first edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was published in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1952 
B)  1956 
C)  1964 
D)  1966 
A)  1952 
B)  1956 
C)  1964 
D)  1966

Question 14

In the United States, which of the followings groups is overdiagnosed as suffering from schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  European Americans 
B)  Asian Americas 
C)  Native Americans 
D)  African Americans 
A)  European Americans 
B)  Asian Americas 
C)  Native Americans 
D)  African Americans

Question 15

An initial interview in a clinical setting may include a _____ exam, to assess the client's general functioning.

Accepted Answer

A)  mental health 
B)  medical health 
C)  mental status 
D)  medical status 
A)  mental health 
B)  medical health 
C)  mental status 
D)  medical status

Question 16

Which of the following is a quick way for clinicians to determine a person's symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symptom questionnaire 
B)  Structured interview 
C)  Luria-Nebraska Test 
D)  Computerized tomography scan 
A)  Symptom questionnaire 
B)  Structured interview 
C)  Luria-Nebraska Test 
D)  Computerized tomography scan

Question 17

Tommy has been diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), his disorder should be coded on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Axis I only. 
B)  Axis II only. 
C)  Axis I and II. 
D)  Axis I and III. 
A)  Axis I only. 
B)  Axis II only. 
C)  Axis I and II. 
D)  Axis I and III.

Question 18

What are some of the challenges associated with evaluating individuals across cultures?

Accepted Answer

Key terms and concepts that may be inclu

Question 19

_____ refers to the similarity in people's answers among different parts of the same test.

Accepted Answer

A)  Content validity 
B)  Internal reliability 
C)  External validity 
D)  Alternate reliability 
A)  Content validity 
B)  Internal reliability 
C)  External validity 
D)  Alternate reliability

Question 20

When different individuals administer and score a test and come to similar conclusions after evaluating the same people, the test is said to have _____ reliability.

Accepted Answer

A)  high interrater 
B)  low interjudge 
C)  low internal 
D)  high test-retest 
A)  high interrater 
B)  low interjudge 
C)  low internal 
D)  high test-retest

The classification system most widely used in the United States for diagnosing psychological disorders is the _____.

Psychologist may use _____ tests to detect specific cognitive deficits.

In a mental status exam, the clinician will evaluate the client's _____ by observing how well the person speaks and looking for indications of memory or attention difficulties.

Jason was taking a test to measure his general level of anxiety. When he glanced over the test, the questions seemed as though they were related to his problem. In this scenario, the test most likely had _____ validity.

Which of the following statements about child psychopathology is incorrect?

The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is one of the most common questionnaires used to assess symptoms of _____.

Which of the following is the best method of improving the validity and reliability of psychological tests?

Which of the following is a limitation of computerized tomography?

The average performance score on an intelligence quotient (IQ) test is _____.

Which of the following can be used to show differences in activity in specific areas of the brain?

What is an initial interview? What type of information does the clinician make note of during this interview?

The first edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was published in _____.

In the United States, which of the followings groups is overdiagnosed as suffering from schizophrenia?

An initial interview in a clinical setting may include a _____ exam, to assess the client's general functioning.

Which of the following is a quick way for clinicians to determine a person's symptoms?

Tommy has been diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), his disorder should be coded on:

What are some of the challenges associated with evaluating individuals across cultures?

_____ refers to the similarity in people's answers among different parts of the same test.

When different individuals administer and score a test and come to similar conclusions after evaluating the same people, the test is said to have _____ reliability.

Looking at Abnormality

Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

The Research Endeavor

Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

Health Psychology

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Exam 3: Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

The classification system most widely used in the United States for diagnosing psychological disorders is the _____.

Psychologist may use _____ tests to detect specific cognitive deficits.

In a mental status exam, the clinician will evaluate the client's _____ by observing how well the person speaks and looking for indications of memory or attention difficulties.

Jason was taking a test to measure his general level of anxiety. When he glanced over the test, the questions seemed as though they were related to his problem. In this scenario, the test most likely had _____ validity.

Which of the following statements about child psychopathology is incorrect?

The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is one of the most common questionnaires used to assess symptoms of _____.

Which of the following is the best method of improving the validity and reliability of psychological tests?

Which of the following is a limitation of computerized tomography?

The average performance score on an intelligence quotient (IQ) test is _____.

Which of the following can be used to show differences in activity in specific areas of the brain?

What is an initial interview? What type of information does the clinician make note of during this interview?

The first edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was published in _____.

In the United States, which of the followings groups is overdiagnosed as suffering from schizophrenia?

An initial interview in a clinical setting may include a _____ exam, to assess the client's general functioning.

Which of the following is a quick way for clinicians to determine a person's symptoms?

Tommy has been diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), his disorder should be coded on:

What are some of the challenges associated with evaluating individuals across cultures?

_____ refers to the similarity in people's answers among different parts of the same test.

When different individuals administer and score a test and come to similar conclusions after evaluating the same people, the test is said to have _____ reliability.

Looking at Abnormality

Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

The Research Endeavor

Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

Health Psychology

Mental Health and the Law

Filters