Question 1

Sweat gland activity (electrodermal activity) is measured in order to assess ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   stress and emotional arousal
B)   exhaustion
C)   brain damage
D)   sexual dysfunction and disorders

Question 2

Keno's depression began following his recent divorce and subsequent homelessness.The events of divorce and homelessness are coded on ____________ in DSM-IV.

Accepted Answer

A)   axis II
B)   axis III
C)   axis IV
D)   axis V

Question 3

As a clinician,you begin your initial assessment interviews by

Accepted Answer

A)   asking broad, open-ended questions.
B)   asking specific questions related to the diagnosis.
C)   assessing neurological development.
D)   giving clients diagnostic tests.

Question 4

The MMPI-2,a more recent version of the personality inventory,has been updated to reflect all of the following EXCEPT _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cultural diversity
B)   gender equality
C)   contemporary issues
D)   sexual values

Question 5

The Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-IV is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)   personality inventory.
B)   semistructured clinical interview.
C)   projective test.
D)   behavioral intervention.

Question 6

Which of the following medical conditions might also produce symptoms of behavioral disorders or symptoms that mimic psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hyperthyroidism
B)   Cocaine withdrawal
C)   Both a and b
D)   Neither a nor b

Question 7

In the DSM-IV,medical conditions are coded on ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   axis I
B)   axis II
C)   axis III
D)   axis V

Question 8

Dr.Jiminez is using Exner's Comprehensive System to administer and score the Rorschach inkblot test.This specifies all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   how the cards with the inkblots should be presented.
B)   exactly what the psychologist administering the test should say.
C)   the way in which the test taker's responses should be recorded.
D)   the amount of time allowed for each inkblot card to be presented.

Question 9

The dimensional approach to classification of mental disorders differs from the categorical approach because the dimensional system provides

Accepted Answer

A)   lists of symptoms that are associated with all of the forms of psychopathology that are currently believed to exist.
B)   diagnostic labels based on the presence of specific symptoms.
C)   information that is used to determine the cause and treatment of the disorder.
D)   scales that indicate the degree to which patients are experiencing various cognitions, moods, and behaviors.

Question 10

If the short version of a test yields the same results as a longer version,then you could conclude that the brief version had _________ validity.

Accepted Answer

A)   concurrent
B)   divergent
C)   predictive
D)   excessive

Question 11

In order to develop useful standards for a test,it is important to use a normative group that consists of a

Accepted Answer

A)   small group of people who are very similar to each other.
B)   large group of people who all share a key characteristic.
C)   large group of very diverse people.
D)   small group that differs from the population at large.

Question 12

The systematic evaluation of psychological,biological,and social factors in a person with a possible mental disorder is known as clinical ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   assessment
B)   interpretation
C)   validation
D)   standardization

Question 13

In order to be useful,assessment techniques should be based on _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   beliefs
B)   attitudes
C)   evidence
D)   assumptions

Question 14

Which of the following people would make a good candidate for a behavioral assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)   A very verbal adult
B)   A young child
C)   A person with a cognitive deficit
D)   Both b and c

Question 15

Which of the following describes a personality inventory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Determines the possible contribution of brain damage to the person's condition
B)   Uses imaging to assess brain structure and/or function
C)   Assesses long-standing patterns of behavior
D)   Ascertains the structure and patterns of cognition

Question 16

If you were asked to support the inclusion of "premenstrual dysphoric disorder" (previously called LLPDD) as a DSM diagnostic category,which of the following statements would you NOT include?

Accepted Answer

A)   About 5% of women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) , a similar but less severe disorder, suffer from incapacitating symptoms.
B)   There are several treatments for the biological abnormalities associated with PMDD.
C)   Many women with no other psychological disorders meet the criteria for PMDD.
D)   PMDD is primarily either a gynecological or an endocrinological disorder.

Question 17

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) differs from the Rorschach inkblot test in that the person taking the TAT is asked to use his or her imagination to

Accepted Answer

A)   tell a complete story about a picture.
B)   draw a picture based on a story that is read aloud by the examiner.
C)   write down responses after reading a short story.
D)   tell a story and draw a picture about it.

Question 18

The reactivity phenomenon of self-monitoring procedures has been shown to

Accepted Answer

A)   increase desired behaviors.
B)   decrease undesired behaviors.
C)   both increase desired behaviors and decrease undesired behaviors.
D)   neither increase desired behaviors nor decrease undesired behaviors.

Question 19

Recent research involving PET scans has shown that patients with Alzheimer's disease have

Accepted Answer

A)   increased dopamine reuptake in the occipital lobes.
B)   increased serotonin levels in the temporal lobes.
C)   reduced glucose metabolism in the parietal lobes.
D)   reduced amino acid production in the frontal lobes.

Question 20

The ABCs of observation refer to the ___________ sequence.

Accepted Answer

A)   affect-behavior-cognition
B)   antecedent-behavior-cognition
C)   antecedent-behavior-consequence
D)   affect-behavior-consequence

Exam 3: Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

In order to be useful,assessment techniques should be based on _______________.

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Keno's depression began following his recent divorce and subsequent homelessness.The events of divorce and homelessness are coded on ____________ in DSM-IV.

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The MMPI-2,a more recent version of the personality inventory,has been updated to reflect all of the following EXCEPT _____________.

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The dimensional approach to classification of mental disorders differs from the categorical approach because the dimensional system provides

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The reactivity phenomenon of self-monitoring procedures has been shown to

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Dr.Jiminez is using Exner's Comprehensive System to administer and score the Rorschach inkblot test.This specifies all of the following EXCEPT

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In the DSM-IV,medical conditions are coded on ___________.

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Which of the following medical conditions might also produce symptoms of behavioral disorders or symptoms that mimic psychological disorders?

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Which of the following people would make a good candidate for a behavioral assessment?

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In order to develop useful standards for a test,it is important to use a normative group that consists of a

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The systematic evaluation of psychological,biological,and social factors in a person with a possible mental disorder is known as clinical ________________.

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Recent research involving PET scans has shown that patients with Alzheimer's disease have

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The Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-IV is an example of a

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Sweat gland activity (electrodermal activity) is measured in order to assess ______________.

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As a clinician,you begin your initial assessment interviews by

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If the short version of a test yields the same results as a longer version,then you could conclude that the brief version had _________ validity.

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The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) differs from the Rorschach inkblot test in that the person taking the TAT is asked to use his or her imagination to

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The ABCs of observation refer to the ___________ sequence.

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If you were asked to support the inclusion of "premenstrual dysphoric disorder" (previously called LLPDD) as a DSM diagnostic category,which of the following statements would you NOT include?

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Which of the following describes a personality inventory?

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