Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a measure of psychological stress?

Accepted Answer

A) Social Readjustment Rating Scale 
B) Assessment of Daily Experience 
C) Life Events and Difficulties Schedule 
D) Thematic Apperception Test 
A) Social Readjustment Rating Scale 
B) Assessment of Daily Experience 
C) Life Events and Difficulties Schedule 
D) Thematic Apperception Test D

Question 2

You decide that you wish to use the MMPI to form a scale within the instrument to distinguish potential professional wrestlers from those without the potential to be wrestlers.Using the same method as that used to develop the MMPI,you would

Accepted Answer

A) identify items that were about wrestling. 
B) identify items that distinguish pro wrestlers from non-wrestlers. 
C) find all the items that wrestlers answered as true regarding themselves. 
D) look for consistency among items endorsed by wrestlers as true. 
A) identify items that were about wrestling. 
B) identify items that distinguish pro wrestlers from non-wrestlers. 
C) find all the items that wrestlers answered as true regarding themselves. 
D) look for consistency among items endorsed by wrestlers as true. B

Question 3

Amelia went to see a specialist who specifically studies how dysfunctions of the brain affect the way people think,feel and behave.Amelia most likely visited a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) internist. 
B) psychiatrist. 
C) neuropsychologist. 
D) neurologist. 
A) internist. 
B) psychiatrist. 
C) neuropsychologist. 
D) neurologist. C

Question 4

The fact that SSRI's often relieve symptoms of anxiety as well as depression suggests to some clinicians and researchers that

Accepted Answer

A) SSRI's are inadequate drugs for depression. 
B) anxiety and depression should be part of the same diagnostic category. 
C) anxiety should be treated with anxiolytics. 
D) Axis I and II should be a dimensional diagnostic system. 
A) SSRI's are inadequate drugs for depression. 
B) anxiety and depression should be part of the same diagnostic category. 
C) anxiety should be treated with anxiolytics. 
D) Axis I and II should be a dimensional diagnostic system.

Question 5

The DSM-IV-TR is an example of which approach to classification?

Accepted Answer

A) categorical 
B) dimensional 
C) quantitative 
D) atheoretical 
A) categorical 
B) dimensional 
C) quantitative 
D) atheoretical

Question 6

A group of 8th grade boys and a group of 8th grade girls are administered the same math test.According to the ________________ phenomenon,the girls might perform more poorly than the boys.

Accepted Answer

A) stereotype threat. 
B) standardization. 
C) gender awareness. 
D) self-monitoring. 
A) stereotype threat. 
B) standardization. 
C) gender awareness. 
D) self-monitoring.

Question 7

Xavier is recording his thoughts each time he feels depressed.This is also referred to as a __________ assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) projective 
B) behavioral 
C) cognitive 
D) neuropsychological 
A) projective 
B) behavioral 
C) cognitive 
D) neuropsychological

Question 8

What is one reason categorical systems are popular?

Accepted Answer

A) Freud was a proponent of such a system. 
B) They define a certain threshold for treatment. 
C) They describe the degree to which an entity is present. 
D) It is more helpful to know severity of a symptom rather than whether or not it is present. 
A) Freud was a proponent of such a system. 
B) They define a certain threshold for treatment. 
C) They describe the degree to which an entity is present. 
D) It is more helpful to know severity of a symptom rather than whether or not it is present.

Question 9

The DSM-IV-TR includes approximately _____ different diagnostic categories.

Accepted Answer

A) 300 
B) 500 
C) 100 
D) 50 
A) 300 
B) 500 
C) 100 
D) 50

Question 10

Which of the following are designed to measure behavioral disturbances resulting from brain dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A) brain imaging techniques 
B) electrocardiograms 
C) neuropsychological tests 
D) neurotransmitter assessment 
A) brain imaging techniques 
B) electrocardiograms 
C) neuropsychological tests 
D) neurotransmitter assessment

Question 11

The Life Events and Difficulties Schedule (LEDS)has led researchers to conclude that

Accepted Answer

A) life events are robust predictors of several psychological and medical symptoms. 
B) stress is mediated by one's childhood experiences. 
C) a given life event has the same impact across individuals. 
D) the correlation between life events and stress is low. 
A) life events are robust predictors of several psychological and medical symptoms. 
B) stress is mediated by one's childhood experiences. 
C) a given life event has the same impact across individuals. 
D) the correlation between life events and stress is low.

Question 12

Which of the following diagnostic categories was at one time included in the DSM and was then removed from the DSM?

Accepted Answer

A) homosexuality 
B) bipolar disorder 
C) panic disorder 
D) None of the above is correct. 
A) homosexuality 
B) bipolar disorder 
C) panic disorder 
D) None of the above is correct.

Question 13

Discuss the methods used to develop the scales on the MMPI-2.

Accepted Answer

The development of the scales on the MMP

Question 14

The best way for clinicians to avoid bias in the diagnosis of patients from ethnic minority groups is to

Accepted Answer

A) avoid seeing such patients in their practice. 
B) avoid diagnosing such patients. 
C) employ only those personality measures which have been specifically designed for that ethnic group. 
D) learn to consider and test alternative hypotheses when evaluating clients from different ethnic groups. 
A) avoid seeing such patients in their practice. 
B) avoid diagnosing such patients. 
C) employ only those personality measures which have been specifically designed for that ethnic group. 
D) learn to consider and test alternative hypotheses when evaluating clients from different ethnic groups.

Question 15

Functional MRI (fMRI)differs from ordinary MRI in that

Accepted Answer

A) fMRI records metabolic changes in the brain. 
B) ordinary MRI can only be done annually. 
C) fMRI relies upon other tests to assess brain function. 
D) ordinary MRI is invasive 
A) fMRI records metabolic changes in the brain. 
B) ordinary MRI can only be done annually. 
C) fMRI relies upon other tests to assess brain function. 
D) ordinary MRI is invasive

Question 16

Which of the following is a limitation of computer generated scoring of the MMPI?

Accepted Answer

A) Interpretation of the scores still relies on the competency of the psychologist. 
B) Difficulty in using the program. 
C) Ability of the computer to handle respondents who 'fake-bad.' 
D) Usefulness of computer-generated report in developing comprehensive reports 
A) Interpretation of the scores still relies on the competency of the psychologist. 
B) Difficulty in using the program. 
C) Ability of the computer to handle respondents who 'fake-bad.' 
D) Usefulness of computer-generated report in developing comprehensive reports

Question 17

You are relying on a dimensional classification scheme and work with individuals who struggle with delusions.Your diagnoses are going to be based upon the _________ of delusions.

Accepted Answer

A) presence or absence 
B) social consequences 
C) underlying cause 
D) severity 
A) presence or absence 
B) social consequences 
C) underlying cause 
D) severity

Question 18

To compensate for the correlational problem of metabolite studies,Paul should consider running a study where he

Accepted Answer

A) measures metabolites over time using a CT scanner. 
B) administers drugs that increase or decrease the brain levels of neurotransmitters. 
C) examines whether individuals with depression also have low levels of serotonin. 
D) examines whether individuals with schizophrenia also have low levels of dopamine. 
A) measures metabolites over time using a CT scanner. 
B) administers drugs that increase or decrease the brain levels of neurotransmitters. 
C) examines whether individuals with depression also have low levels of serotonin. 
D) examines whether individuals with schizophrenia also have low levels of dopamine.

Question 19

Which of the following is a problem with using unstructured clinical interviews in diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Assesses feel less comfortable opening up as opposed to structured interviews. 
B) They require less clinical expertise that structured interviews. 
C) Assessors tend to miss comorbid diagnoses. 
D) They can only be conducted by psychiatrists. 
A) Assesses feel less comfortable opening up as opposed to structured interviews. 
B) They require less clinical expertise that structured interviews. 
C) Assessors tend to miss comorbid diagnoses. 
D) They can only be conducted by psychiatrists.

Question 20

You are being tested by an examiner who is showing you pictures about which you are asked to tell complete stories.You are probably taking

Accepted Answer

A) the Rorschach. 
B) the MMPI-2. 
C) the Thematic Apperception Test. 
D) The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-III. 
A) the Rorschach. 
B) the MMPI-2. 
C) the Thematic Apperception Test. 
D) The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-III.

Which of the following is NOT a measure of psychological stress?

You decide that you wish to use the MMPI to form a scale within the instrument to distinguish potential professional wrestlers from those without the potential to be wrestlers.Using the same method as that used to develop the MMPI,you would

Amelia went to see a specialist who specifically studies how dysfunctions of the brain affect the way people think,feel and behave.Amelia most likely visited a(n)

The fact that SSRI's often relieve symptoms of anxiety as well as depression suggests to some clinicians and researchers that

The DSM-IV-TR is an example of which approach to classification?

A group of 8^th grade boys and a group of 8^th grade girls are administered the same math test.According to the ________________ phenomenon,the girls might perform more poorly than the boys.

Xavier is recording his thoughts each time he feels depressed.This is also referred to as a __________ assessment.

What is one reason categorical systems are popular?

The DSM-IV-TR includes approximately _____ different diagnostic categories.

Which of the following are designed to measure behavioral disturbances resulting from brain dysfunction?

The Life Events and Difficulties Schedule (LEDS)has led researchers to conclude that

Which of the following diagnostic categories was at one time included in the DSM and was then removed from the DSM?

Discuss the methods used to develop the scales on the MMPI-2.

The best way for clinicians to avoid bias in the diagnosis of patients from ethnic minority groups is to

Functional MRI (fMRI)differs from ordinary MRI in that

Which of the following is a limitation of computer generated scoring of the MMPI?

You are relying on a dimensional classification scheme and work with individuals who struggle with delusions.Your diagnoses are going to be based upon the _________ of delusions.

To compensate for the correlational problem of metabolite studies,Paul should consider running a study where he

Which of the following is a problem with using unstructured clinical interviews in diagnosis?

You are being tested by an examiner who is showing you pictures about which you are asked to tell complete stories.You are probably taking

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Health

Mood Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 3: Diagnosis and Assessment

Which of the following is NOT a measure of psychological stress?

You decide that you wish to use the MMPI to form a scale within the instrument to distinguish potential professional wrestlers from those without the potential to be wrestlers.Using the same method as that used to develop the MMPI,you would

Amelia went to see a specialist who specifically studies how dysfunctions of the brain affect the way people think,feel and behave.Amelia most likely visited a(n)

The fact that SSRI's often relieve symptoms of anxiety as well as depression suggests to some clinicians and researchers that

The DSM-IV-TR is an example of which approach to classification?

A group of 8th grade boys and a group of 8th grade girls are administered the same math test.According to the ________________ phenomenon,the girls might perform more poorly than the boys.

Xavier is recording his thoughts each time he feels depressed.This is also referred to as a __________ assessment.

What is one reason categorical systems are popular?

The DSM-IV-TR includes approximately _____ different diagnostic categories.

Which of the following are designed to measure behavioral disturbances resulting from brain dysfunction?

The Life Events and Difficulties Schedule (LEDS)has led researchers to conclude that

Which of the following diagnostic categories was at one time included in the DSM and was then removed from the DSM?

Discuss the methods used to develop the scales on the MMPI-2.

The best way for clinicians to avoid bias in the diagnosis of patients from ethnic minority groups is to

Functional MRI (fMRI)differs from ordinary MRI in that

Which of the following is a limitation of computer generated scoring of the MMPI?

You are relying on a dimensional classification scheme and work with individuals who struggle with delusions.Your diagnoses are going to be based upon the _________ of delusions.

To compensate for the correlational problem of metabolite studies,Paul should consider running a study where he

Which of the following is a problem with using unstructured clinical interviews in diagnosis?

You are being tested by an examiner who is showing you pictures about which you are asked to tell complete stories.You are probably taking

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Health

Mood Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters

A group of 8^th grade boys and a group of 8^th grade girls are administered the same math test.According to the ________________ phenomenon,the girls might perform more poorly than the boys.