Deck 6: Behavioral Assessment

Question 1

Which of the following is a self-report measure of the client's behavior-

A)Interview
B)Checklist
C)Rating scale
D)Role-play

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Behavioral assessment is said to be integrated with therapy because

A)it constantly informs and impacts treatment.
B)assessment could not occur without therapy.
C)it must be completed for proper treatment.
D)of behavior therapy's scientific focus.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

One reason why self-report inventories are used so frequently is that

A)they are one of the most reliable measures.
B)clients often know more than they realize.
C)they are very low cost measures.
D)many clients are uncomfortable sharing information.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

For which mode of behavior is a checklist most appropriate-

A)Cognitions
B)Physiological responses
C)Emotions
D)Overt behavior

Question 5

Traditional assessment : sign :: behavioral assessment : _____.

A)symbol
B)cue
C)sample
D)observation

Question 6

Viewing diagnosis as a trait often leads to

A)a search for developmental origins.
B)confusing the person with the diagnosis.
C)misunderstanding a client's behaviors.
D)difficulty with managed care companies.

Question 7

Diagnosis contradicts which element of behavior therapy-

A)Individualized
B)Present Focus
C)Scientific
D)Brevity

Question 8

Multimodal assessment is important because

A)disorders generally involve more than one mode.
B)not every mode works for every client.
C)covert behaviors are difficult to uncover.
D)incommunicative patients present a challenge.

Question 9

Grouping an individual with others showing similar behaviors often results in the

A)individual rejecting their diagnosis.
B)emboldening of individual identities.
C)belief that each person shows every behavior.
D)misunderstanding of maintaining conditions.

Question 10

Physiological measurement may also be used to assess

A)emotions.
B)cognitions.
C)overt behaviors.
D)intentions.

Question 11

Behavior therapists regularly use diagnoses because

A)the therapeutic benefit outweighs the inefficiency cost.
B)they guide specific treatment decisions.
C)official diagnoses are required by many institutions.
D)Behavior therapists do not use diagnoses.

Question 12

In contrast to traditional assessments, behavioral assessment

A)assesses behavior indirectly.
B)appreciates situational factors.
C)rely heavily on interviews.
D)deals with more than one client at a time.

Question 13

The multimethod approach of behavioral assessment means that more than one

A)target behavior is assessed.
B)method of assessment is employed.
C)maintaining condition is monitored.
D)change agent is required.

Question 14

Self-recording is especially useful in that

A)the client is always available to observe.
B)it does not impact behavior.
C)less time is required from the client.
D)it can be completed at any time.

Question 15

For which mode of behavior is simulated observation most appropriate-

A)Physiological responses
B)Emotions
C)Cognitions
D)Overt behaviors

Question 16

Direct self-report inventories are direct because they

A)are not used by an advocate.
B)describe maintaining conditions.
C)possess straightforward questions.
D)assemble personality descriptions.

Question 17

Behavioral assessment is

A)impossible for covert behaviors.
B)indispensable to behavior therapy.
C)difficult with young clients.
D)often a sufficient treatment.

Question 18

For which mode of behavior is role-playing most appropriate-

A)Emotions
B)Physiological responses
C)Cognitions
D)Overt behaviors

Question 19

The most frequently used behavioral assessment method is

A)simulated observation.
B)naturalistic observation.
C)interview.
D)self-recording.

Question 20

Which of the following is a goal of behavioral assessment-

A)Describing personality functioning
B)Identifying originating conditions
C)Classifying problems
D)Designing appropriate treatment

Question 21

One criticism of checklists and rating scales is that they

A)are poor screening tools.
B)cannot assess maintaining conditions.
C)are mainly for children's problems.
D)depend on the informant's accuracy.

Question 22

Twice each hour a teacher checks on whether a student is engaged in the appropriate activity at that moment.Such observations involve

A)time sampling.
B)systematic checking.
C)observer reliability.
D)adaptation phasing.

Question 23

The lowest level of acceptable interobserver reliability generally is

A)65%.
B)70%.
C)80%.
D)95%.

Question 24

Interrater reliability : interobserver reliability :: _____ : _____.

A)checklist; systematic naturalistic observation
B)rating scale; self-recording
C)interview; simulated observation
D)direct self-report inventory; simulated observation

Question 25

One similarity between checklists and ratings scales is that they are both

A)reactive.
B)retrospective.
C)lengthy.
D)preliminary.

Question 26

Time sampling is often preferred over continuous observation because it is

A)more accurate.
B)less reactive.
C)more efficient.
D)less intrusive.

Question 27

Interrater reliability is most relevant to

A)direct self-report inventories.
B)physiological measurement.
C)checklists.
D)self-recording.

Question 28

Subjective Units of Discomfort are an example of

A)an interview technique.
B)maintaining conditions for anxiety.
C)a direct self-report inventory.
D)quantified covert behavior.

Question 29

The major difference between checklists and rating scales is

A)when the person is evaluated.
B)the amount of information provided.
C)who evaluates.
D)who can be evaluated.

Question 30

The optimal strategy for minimizing reactivity in natural observation is to

A)provide an adaptation period.
B)train all observers.
C)use unobtrusive measures.
D)educate the client.

Question 31

The primary limitation of checklists and rating scales is the

A)inconsistency of behavior.
B)reactivity of the client.
C)accuracy of the informant.
D)narrow range of utility.

Question 32

Which statement is true concerning the use of Subjective Units of Discomfort-

A)Scores do not represent an accurate description.
B)The system is more for clarification than measurement.
C)Ratings cannot be compared between clients.
D)Therapists must train clients extensively.

Question 33

When Mr.Marlboro begins to self-record the number of cigarettes he smokes each day, his frequency of smoking decreases.This phenomenon is referred to as

A)adaptation.
B)unreliability.
C)observer bias.
D)reactivity.

Question 34

The percentage of agreement between two or more raters is a measure of

A)reactivity.
B)reliability.
C)validity.
D)significance.

Question 35

A change in behavior resulting from the awareness of being observed is called

A)unreliability.
B)reactivity.
C)observer bias.
D)adaptation.

Question 36

Consistency of observations is an element of

A)significance.
B)validity.
C)reactivity.
D)reliability.

Question 37

Which of the following is most likely to be used when a principal observes a teacher in the classroom-

A)Simulated observation
B)Systematic naturalistic observation
C)Direct self-report inventory
D)Role-playing

Question 38

An anger diary is an example of

A)a checklist.
B)self-recording.
C)a direct self-report inventory.
D)simulated observation.

Question 39

In systematic naturalistic observation, trained observers record

A)all overt behaviors.
B)probable maintaining conditions.
C)all environmental conditions.
D)predetermined target behaviors.

Question 40

The basic difference between a direct self-report inventory and a behavioral checklist is

A)the time required to fill it out.
B)who fills it out.
C)why it is filled out.
D)the type of questions.

Question 41

Simulated observation differs from naturalistic observation in that the

A)client's behavior is covert.
B)therapist is not actually observing.
C)observation is not recorded.
D)conditions are artificial.

Question 42

Having clients perform a series of increasingly more fear-evoking behaviors to assess their fear involves

A)graduated exposure.
B)a behavioral avoidance test.
C)systematic naturalistic observations.
D)a direct rating scale.

Question 43

To assess parent-child interactions, a therapist instructs a parent to "please have your child put away the toys" in a play room at the therapists' office while the therapist observes their interaction.The therapist is using

A)simulated observation.
B)role-playing.
C)systematic naturalistic observation.
D)a rating scale.

Question 44

The generalizability of simulated observation is improved by

A)educating clients.
B)allowing an adaptation period.
C)decreasing reactivity.
D)improving the simulation.

Question 45

A major limitation of physiological measurement is the

A)expense.
B)acceptability.
C)time requirement.
D)training

Question 46

The Restricted Academic Situations Test is an example of

A)systematic naturalistic observation.
B)simulated observation.
C)a self-recording procedure.
D)a direct self-report inventory.

Question 47

The purpose of an adaptation period in systematic naturalistic observations is to

A)increase interobserver reliability.
B)decrease training time.
C)increase observer accuracy.
D)decrease reactivity.

Question 48

The behavioral approach task is an example of

A)simulated observation.
B)role-playing.
C)naturalistic observation.
D)physiological cueing.

Question 49

Role-playing is a type of

A)interview.
B)systematic naturalistic observation.
C)simulated observation.
D)self-recording.

Question 50

One potential problem for systematic naturalistic observation is

A)unacceptability.
B)impracticality.
C)inefficacy.
D)irreversibility.

Question 51

A behavioral avoidance test is used to assess clients'

A)social isolation.
B)procrastination.
C)fear.
D)denial.