Question 1

The most likely theories for the cause of mental disorders involve

Accepted Answer

A)  biological systems. 
B)  psychological systems. 
C)  social systems. 
D)  interactions involving all three of the above. 
A)  biological systems. 
B)  psychological systems. 
C)  social systems. 
D)  interactions involving all three of the above. D

Question 2

Recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced as intrusive and inappropriate and that cause marked anxiety or distress are called __________ .

Accepted Answer

obsessions

Question 3

A clinician has met with a client who presents symptoms that would meet the criteria for several disorders; according to DSM, the clinician would

Accepted Answer

A)  pick the most severe disorder to diagnose. 
B)  pick the disorder that appeared first to diagnose. 
C)  diagnose each disorder that fits the client's symptoms. 
D)  have to decide which disorder was the most treatable. 
A)  pick the most severe disorder to diagnose. 
B)  pick the disorder that appeared first to diagnose. 
C)  diagnose each disorder that fits the client's symptoms. 
D)  have to decide which disorder was the most treatable. C

Question 4

Pet and fMRI scans have found valuable information about the biological components of OCD including over activity in all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Occipital Lobe. 
B)  Orbital Prefontal Cortex. 
C)  Head of the Caudate Nucleus. 
D)  Anterior Cingulate Cortex. 
A)  Occipital Lobe. 
B)  Orbital Prefontal Cortex. 
C)  Head of the Caudate Nucleus. 
D)  Anterior Cingulate Cortex.

Question 5

A team of researchers has developed a structured interview to diagnose a new type of personality disorder. A series of trials to check the reliability of the structured interview yields a kappa of .75. How should the researchers view this result?

Accepted Answer

A)  The kappa is so low they decide to abandon the project. 
B)  The kappa is not at an acceptable level but encouraging for a new instrument that can be improved. 
C)  Kappa is not the appropriate measure to be used when evaluating the reliability of a new diagnostic category. 
D)  The kappa is at an acceptable level for well-established diagnostic instruments, so the interview is ready to be used in clinical settings. 
A)  The kappa is so low they decide to abandon the project. 
B)  The kappa is not at an acceptable level but encouraging for a new instrument that can be improved. 
C)  Kappa is not the appropriate measure to be used when evaluating the reliability of a new diagnostic category. 
D)  The kappa is at an acceptable level for well-established diagnostic instruments, so the interview is ready to be used in clinical settings.

Question 6

Recent advances in brain imaging have allowed clinicians to make scientifically useful comparisons in the relative size of the chambers in the brain that are filled with cerebrospinal fluid. These chambers are called

Accepted Answer

A)  lobes. 
B)  ventricles. 
C)  cerebrospinal spaces. 
D)  meninges. 
A)  lobes. 
B)  ventricles. 
C)  cerebrospinal spaces. 
D)  meninges.

Question 7

A patient was just released from a psychiatric hospital where he has spent the last five years. A social worker spends some time trying to help him prepare for what she calls stigma. What was the focus of these sessions?

Accepted Answer

A)  negative attitudes that result in various forms of discrimination 
B)  the tendency for most mental patients to cease taking their medications 
C)  the tendency for the public to provide too much assistance to former mental patients 
D)  a government effort to assist former mental patients by providing group living arrangements 
A)  negative attitudes that result in various forms of discrimination 
B)  the tendency for most mental patients to cease taking their medications 
C)  the tendency for the public to provide too much assistance to former mental patients 
D)  a government effort to assist former mental patients by providing group living arrangements

Question 8

In Michael's intake interview, the clinician reads him a set of questions about his symptoms in a particular order. He is being given a __________ interview.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Michael's intake interview, the clinician reads...

Question 9

Describe some disadvantages of the current DSM-IV-TR classification system.

Accepted Answer

The current DSM is widely used and recog

Question 10

The textbook suggests that each of the following are potential advantages of a projective test EXCEPT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some people feel more comfortable talking with someone rather than completing a lengthy questionnaire such as the MMPI. 
B)  Whether or not they are subject to interpretation, a projective test can elicit interesting information about the person taking the test. 
C)  While there are problems with both the reliability and validity of projective tests, they are still slightly better on both of these measures than tests such as the MMPI. 
D)  If a person's relationships with others has some unconscious cognitive or emotional component, this information may be obtained during the interview that is involved in a projective test. 
A)  Some people feel more comfortable talking with someone rather than completing a lengthy questionnaire such as the MMPI. 
B)  Whether or not they are subject to interpretation, a projective test can elicit interesting information about the person taking the test. 
C)  While there are problems with both the reliability and validity of projective tests, they are still slightly better on both of these measures than tests such as the MMPI. 
D)  If a person's relationships with others has some unconscious cognitive or emotional component, this information may be obtained during the interview that is involved in a projective test.

Question 11

Which of the following describes the multiaxial approach of DSM-IV?

Accepted Answer

A)  five axes, two of which list specific mental disorders 
B)  five axes, one of which lists specific mental disorders 
C)  three axes, two of which list specific mental disorders 
D)  three axes, one of which lists specific mental disorders 
A)  five axes, two of which list specific mental disorders 
B)  five axes, one of which lists specific mental disorders 
C)  three axes, two of which list specific mental disorders 
D)  three axes, one of which lists specific mental disorders

Question 12

A __________ approach focuses on how much of a diagnostic characteristic an individual exhibits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ approach focuses on how much...

Question 13

Split-half reliability is a measure of a test's

Accepted Answer

A)  validity. 
B)  internal consistency. 
C)  interrater consistency. 
D)  test-retest consistency. 
A)  validity. 
B)  internal consistency. 
C)  interrater consistency. 
D)  test-retest consistency.

Question 14

Describe the three primary goals of clinical assessment, and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

(1) making predictions: will this person

Question 15

What are the most commonly used psychological assessment procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  IQ tests 
B)  interviews 
C)  rating scales 
D)  personality tests 
A)  IQ tests 
B)  interviews 
C)  rating scales 
D)  personality tests

Question 16

When we ask whether a category or diagnosis is useful, we are asking about its

Accepted Answer

A)  kappa. 
B)  coverage. 
C)  validity. 
D)  reliability. 
A)  kappa. 
B)  coverage. 
C)  validity. 
D)  reliability.

Question 17

Which of the following seems to be a key feature of ataques de nervios?

Accepted Answer

A)  delusions 
B)  hallucinations 
C)  loss of control 
D)  a need to sleep for long periods 
A)  delusions 
B)  hallucinations 
C)  loss of control 
D)  a need to sleep for long periods

Question 18

You are attempting to diagnosis a patient and you would like a view of her brain. You are interested in static structures, not function, so your two choices of scanning techniques are CT scans and

Accepted Answer

A)  MRI. 
B)  fMRI. 
C)  EEG. 
D)  TAT. 
A)  MRI. 
B)  fMRI. 
C)  EEG. 
D)  TAT.

Question 19

The DSM-IV-TR uses a multiaxial system; each person is rated on five separate axes. Which of the following is NOT a concern of one of these axes?

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnostic categories. 
B)  general medical conditions. 
C)  a description of the individual's psychosexual history. 
D)  a global assessment of the person's overall level of functioning. 
A)  diagnostic categories. 
B)  general medical conditions. 
C)  a description of the individual's psychosexual history. 
D)  a global assessment of the person's overall level of functioning.

Question 20

What is one of the advantages of structured interviews in assessing clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scoring is based on empirical research. 
B)  Structured interviews do not require training. 
C)  The interviewer can probe further when necessary. 
D)  The structured interview has a strict time limit that provides more time for other diagnostic tests. 
A)  Scoring is based on empirical research. 
B)  Structured interviews do not require training. 
C)  The interviewer can probe further when necessary. 
D)  The structured interview has a strict time limit that provides more time for other diagnostic tests.

The most likely theories for the cause of mental disorders involve

Recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced as intrusive and inappropriate and that cause marked anxiety or distress are called __________ .

A clinician has met with a client who presents symptoms that would meet the criteria for several disorders; according to DSM, the clinician would

Pet and fMRI scans have found valuable information about the biological components of OCD including over activity in all of the following EXCEPT

A team of researchers has developed a structured interview to diagnose a new type of personality disorder. A series of trials to check the reliability of the structured interview yields a kappa of .75. How should the researchers view this result?

Recent advances in brain imaging have allowed clinicians to make scientifically useful comparisons in the relative size of the chambers in the brain that are filled with cerebrospinal fluid. These chambers are called

A patient was just released from a psychiatric hospital where he has spent the last five years. A social worker spends some time trying to help him prepare for what she calls stigma. What was the focus of these sessions?

In Michael's intake interview, the clinician reads him a set of questions about his symptoms in a particular order. He is being given a __________ interview.

Describe some disadvantages of the current DSM-IV-TR classification system.

The textbook suggests that each of the following are potential advantages of a projective test EXCEPT?

Which of the following describes the multiaxial approach of DSM-IV?

A __________ approach focuses on how much of a diagnostic characteristic an individual exhibits.

Split-half reliability is a measure of a test's

Describe the three primary goals of clinical assessment, and give an example of each.

What are the most commonly used psychological assessment procedures?

When we ask whether a category or diagnosis is useful, we are asking about its

Which of the following seems to be a key feature of ataques de nervios?

You are attempting to diagnosis a patient and you would like a view of her brain. You are interested in static structures, not function, so your two choices of scanning techniques are CT scans and

The DSM-IV-TR uses a multiaxial system; each person is rated on five separate axes. Which of the following is NOT a concern of one of these axes?

What is one of the advantages of structured interviews in assessing clients?

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Personality Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance Use Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Schizophrenic Disorders

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Exam 4: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

The most likely theories for the cause of mental disorders involve

Recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced as intrusive and inappropriate and that cause marked anxiety or distress are called __________ .

A clinician has met with a client who presents symptoms that would meet the criteria for several disorders; according to DSM, the clinician would

Pet and fMRI scans have found valuable information about the biological components of OCD including over activity in all of the following EXCEPT

A team of researchers has developed a structured interview to diagnose a new type of personality disorder. A series of trials to check the reliability of the structured interview yields a kappa of .75. How should the researchers view this result?

Recent advances in brain imaging have allowed clinicians to make scientifically useful comparisons in the relative size of the chambers in the brain that are filled with cerebrospinal fluid. These chambers are called

A patient was just released from a psychiatric hospital where he has spent the last five years. A social worker spends some time trying to help him prepare for what she calls stigma. What was the focus of these sessions?

In Michael's intake interview, the clinician reads him a set of questions about his symptoms in a particular order. He is being given a __________ interview.

Describe some disadvantages of the current DSM-IV-TR classification system.

The textbook suggests that each of the following are potential advantages of a projective test EXCEPT?

Which of the following describes the multiaxial approach of DSM-IV?

A __________ approach focuses on how much of a diagnostic characteristic an individual exhibits.

Split-half reliability is a measure of a test's

Describe the three primary goals of clinical assessment, and give an example of each.

What are the most commonly used psychological assessment procedures?

When we ask whether a category or diagnosis is useful, we are asking about its

Which of the following seems to be a key feature of ataques de nervios?

You are attempting to diagnosis a patient and you would like a view of her brain. You are interested in static structures, not function, so your two choices of scanning techniques are CT scans and

The DSM-IV-TR uses a multiaxial system; each person is rated on five separate axes. Which of the following is NOT a concern of one of these axes?

What is one of the advantages of structured interviews in assessing clients?

Examples and Definitions of Abnormal Behavior

Causes of Abnormal Behavior

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Anxiety Disorders

Acute and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Physical Health

Personality Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance Use Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Schizophrenic Disorders

Dementia, Delirium, and Amnestic Disorders

Mental Retardation and Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Psychological Disorders of Childhood

Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Mental Health and the Law

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