Question 1

What are intelligence tests? Why are these tests considered to be controversial? What are the criticisms that have been leveled against intelligence tests?

Accepted Answer

Key terms and concepts that may be inclu

Question 2

Which of the following terms is used to describe a method of comparing an individual's score on an intelligence test with the performance of individuals of the same age group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional Quotient (EQ) 
B)  Intelligence Quotient (IQ) 
C)  Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) 
D)  Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) 
A)  Emotional Quotient (EQ) 
B)  Intelligence Quotient (IQ) 
C)  Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) 
D)  Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

Question 3

The _____ consists of a series of pictures shown to individuals who are then asked to say what they think is being depicted in the pictures.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rorschach Inkblot Test 
B)  Thematic Apperception Test 
C)  Draw-A-Person Test 
D)  Halstead-Reitan Test 
A)  Rorschach Inkblot Test 
B)  Thematic Apperception Test 
C)  Draw-A-Person Test 
D)  Halstead-Reitan Test

Question 4

_____ tests are alternative methods to magnetic resonance imaging, computerized tomography, positron-emission tomography, and single photon emission computed tomography used to detect changes in the brain and nervous system that reflect emotional and psychological changes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychophysiological 
B)  Neuropsychological 
C)  Thematic Apperception 
D)  Projective 
A)  Psychophysiological 
B)  Neuropsychological 
C)  Thematic Apperception 
D)  Projective

Question 5

A(n) _____ measures electrical activity along the scalp produced by the firing of specific neurons in the brain, and it is often used to detect seizure activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  computerized tomography (CT) scan 
B)  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan 
C)  electroencephalogram (EEG) 
D)  positron-emission tomography (PET) scan 
A)  computerized tomography (CT) scan 
B)  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan 
C)  electroencephalogram (EEG) 
D)  positron-emission tomography (PET) scan

Question 6

A clinician notes any medical or physical diseases from which a person is suffering on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Axis I 
B)  Axis II 
C)  Axis III 
D)  Axis IV 
A)  Axis I 
B)  Axis II 
C)  Axis III 
D)  Axis IV

Question 7

The process of gathering information about an individual's symptoms and the possible causes of these symptoms is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  assessment 
B)  diagnosis 
C)  treatment 
D)  study 
A)  assessment 
B)  diagnosis 
C)  treatment 
D)  study

Question 8

What is meant by validity? What are the different ways in which the validity of a test can be estimated?

Accepted Answer

Key terms and concepts that ma

Question 9

Current guidelines for diagnosing mental disorders use _____ to make diagnoses.

Accepted Answer

A)  ranges of scores 
B)  subjective systems 
C)  thresholds 
D)  continuum models 
A)  ranges of scores 
B)  subjective systems 
C)  thresholds 
D)  continuum models

Question 10

A psychologist would find the Bender-Gestalt Test useful for:

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiating between mental retardation and autism. 
B)  determining different personality types. 
C)  identifying people with brain damage. 
D)  measuring emotional and intellectual abilities. 
A)  differentiating between mental retardation and autism. 
B)  determining different personality types. 
C)  identifying people with brain damage. 
D)  measuring emotional and intellectual abilities.

Question 11

Summarize the major changes in the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) from the previous version.

Accepted Answer

Key terms and concepts that ma

Question 12

If a test assesses all the important aspects of a phenomenon, the test is said to have _____ validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  content 
B)  construct 
C)  concurrent 
D)  contextual 
A)  content 
B)  construct 
C)  concurrent 
D)  contextual

Question 13

Recent research on comorbidity led to diagnostic systems that:

Accepted Answer

A)  designate discrete categories of disorders that represent distinct types of pathology. 
B)  use a dimensional approach to diagnosis rather than the previous systems, which attempts to identify discrete categories of disorders. 
C)  limit the accommodation of cultural variations in the expression and characterization of disorders. 
D)  deemphasize the relationships between psychopathologies and make them more distinct from each other. 
A)  designate discrete categories of disorders that represent distinct types of pathology. 
B)  use a dimensional approach to diagnosis rather than the previous systems, which attempts to identify discrete categories of disorders. 
C)  limit the accommodation of cultural variations in the expression and characterization of disorders. 
D)  deemphasize the relationships between psychopathologies and make them more distinct from each other.

Question 14

European Americans often view the body and mind as:

Accepted Answer

A)  separate entities. 
B)  integrated experiences. 
C)  connected only in spiritual matters. 
D)  requiring little maintenance to sustain good health. 
A)  separate entities. 
B)  integrated experiences. 
C)  connected only in spiritual matters. 
D)  requiring little maintenance to sustain good health.

Question 15

Describe the three axes of the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

Accepted Answer

Key terms and concepts that may be inclu

Question 16

Projective tests:

Accepted Answer

A)  are valid and reliable. 
B)  tend to be free from biases. 
C)  have been adapted for different cultures. 
D)  rely on subjective interpretations by clinicians. 
A)  are valid and reliable. 
B)  tend to be free from biases. 
C)  have been adapted for different cultures. 
D)  rely on subjective interpretations by clinicians.

Question 17

Tina's parents are concerned because she seems to have trouble writing. She often writes her numbers backwards and misspells words. The school suggests that they seek psychological counseling, especially since the problem occurred after the family's car accident. Why might the family need a psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychologists can assess cognitive deficits such as learning disabilities. 
B)  A psychologist would be more sympathetic to the parents' concerns. 
C)  A psychologist could consult after ruling out biological causes for the problem. 
D)  Psychologists are concerned with the emotional well-being of individuals. 
A)  Psychologists can assess cognitive deficits such as learning disabilities. 
B)  A psychologist would be more sympathetic to the parents' concerns. 
C)  A psychologist could consult after ruling out biological causes for the problem. 
D)  Psychologists are concerned with the emotional well-being of individuals.

Question 18

In an electroencephalogram (EEG), electrodermal response refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  respiration. 
B)  pupil dilation. 
C)  sweat gland activity. 
D)  blood vessel constriction. 
A)  respiration. 
B)  pupil dilation. 
C)  sweat gland activity. 
D)  blood vessel constriction.

Question 19

In PET scans, a radioactive isotope, fluorodeoxyglucose, emits subatomic particles called _____ as it decays.

Accepted Answer

A)  leptons 
B)  positrons 
C)  fragments 
D)  nucleons 
A)  leptons 
B)  positrons 
C)  fragments 
D)  nucleons

Question 20

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI):

Accepted Answer

A)  can scan the brain only at specific angles. 
B)  should not be used repeatedly on the same individual. 
C)  does not require exposing the patient to any radiation. 
D)  provides less-detailed images of the brain compared to other technologies. 
A)  can scan the brain only at specific angles. 
B)  should not be used repeatedly on the same individual. 
C)  does not require exposing the patient to any radiation. 
D)  provides less-detailed images of the brain compared to other technologies.

What are intelligence tests? Why are these tests considered to be controversial? What are the criticisms that have been leveled against intelligence tests?

Which of the following terms is used to describe a method of comparing an individual's score on an intelligence test with the performance of individuals of the same age group?

The _____ consists of a series of pictures shown to individuals who are then asked to say what they think is being depicted in the pictures.

_____ tests are alternative methods to magnetic resonance imaging, computerized tomography, positron-emission tomography, and single photon emission computed tomography used to detect changes in the brain and nervous system that reflect emotional and psychological changes.

A(n) _____ measures electrical activity along the scalp produced by the firing of specific neurons in the brain, and it is often used to detect seizure activity.

A clinician notes any medical or physical diseases from which a person is suffering on _____.

The process of gathering information about an individual's symptoms and the possible causes of these symptoms is referred to as _____.

What is meant by validity? What are the different ways in which the validity of a test can be estimated?

Current guidelines for diagnosing mental disorders use _____ to make diagnoses.

A psychologist would find the Bender-Gestalt Test useful for:

Summarize the major changes in the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) from the previous version.

If a test assesses all the important aspects of a phenomenon, the test is said to have _____ validity.

Recent research on comorbidity led to diagnostic systems that:

European Americans often view the body and mind as:

Describe the three axes of the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

Projective tests:

In an electroencephalogram (EEG), electrodermal response refers to:

In PET scans, a radioactive isotope, fluorodeoxyglucose, emits subatomic particles called _____ as it decays.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI):

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

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Exam 3: Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

What are intelligence tests? Why are these tests considered to be controversial? What are the criticisms that have been leveled against intelligence tests?

Which of the following terms is used to describe a method of comparing an individual's score on an intelligence test with the performance of individuals of the same age group?

The _____ consists of a series of pictures shown to individuals who are then asked to say what they think is being depicted in the pictures.

_____ tests are alternative methods to magnetic resonance imaging, computerized tomography, positron-emission tomography, and single photon emission computed tomography used to detect changes in the brain and nervous system that reflect emotional and psychological changes.

A(n) _____ measures electrical activity along the scalp produced by the firing of specific neurons in the brain, and it is often used to detect seizure activity.

A clinician notes any medical or physical diseases from which a person is suffering on _____.

The process of gathering information about an individual's symptoms and the possible causes of these symptoms is referred to as _____.

What is meant by validity? What are the different ways in which the validity of a test can be estimated?

Current guidelines for diagnosing mental disorders use _____ to make diagnoses.

A psychologist would find the Bender-Gestalt Test useful for:

Summarize the major changes in the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) from the previous version.

If a test assesses all the important aspects of a phenomenon, the test is said to have _____ validity.

Recent research on comorbidity led to diagnostic systems that:

European Americans often view the body and mind as:

Describe the three axes of the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

Projective tests:

In an electroencephalogram (EEG), electrodermal response refers to:

In PET scans, a radioactive isotope, fluorodeoxyglucose, emits subatomic particles called _____ as it decays.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI):

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