Question 1

When a taxonomic system is applied to a psychological problem, it becomes a .

Accepted Answer

A)   diagnosis
B)   prognosis
C)   nosology
D)   nomenclature

Question 2

In a clinical interview, the law regarding "privileged communication" does NOT apply if the patient

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A)   threatens self-harm or harm to another person.
B)   relates a history of sexual abuse.
C)   has been mentally ill for more than five years.
D)   is hospitalized in a psychiatric facility.

Question 3

An important change in the DSM versions that followed DSM-III was

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A)   the lack of a presumed theoretical cause for each disorder.
B)   a change from a dimensional to a categorical system.
C)   greater emphasis on validity and less concern for reliability.
D)   the inclusion of the humanistic view of pathology.

Question 4

The Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-5 (ADIS-5)  is an example of a

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

Question 5

The process of determining whether an individual's symptoms meet the criteria for a specific psychological disorder is called _____________.

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A)   prognosis
B)   diagnosis
C)   classification
D)   analysis

Question 6

An observation that involves identifying specific behaviors that are observable and measurable is called a(n)  _______________.

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A)   informal observation
B)   formal observation
C)   unstructured observation
D)   self-observation

Question 7

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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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 8

In regard to projective tests, research has found that most clinicians

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A)   do not use projective tests.
B)   have their own ways of administering and scoring the tests.
C)   use standardized procedures when administering and scoring the tests.
D)   rely on these tests to diagnose psychopathology.

Question 9

Which of the following statements best reflects your textbook's overall position on the changes found in DSM-5?

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A)   The general consensus is that DSM-5 is largely unchanged from DSM-IV.
B)   DSM-5 represents a massive departure from DSM-IV.
C)   DSM-5 has enhanced the multiaxial diagnostic system, and therefore is better at detecting the difference between different mental disorders.
D)   DSM-5 has included over 100 new mental disorders, and thus has increased the likelihood of overdiagnosis.

Question 10

Javon, who is normally energetic and lively, is walking and talking slowly. The therapist thinks that Javon may be depressed because ______can indicate severe depression.

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A)   psychomotor retardation
B)   derailment
C)   delusions of persecution
D)   delusions of grandeur

Question 11

In a mental status exam, a psychologist evaluates an individual's thought processes by

Accepted Answer

A)   asking the person to read aloud.
B)   listening to what the person says.
C)   reading what the person has written.
D)   evaluating the person's dreams.

Question 12

A measurement which is consistent is considered to be .

Accepted Answer

A)   valid
B)   reliable
C)   standardized
D)   accurate

Question 13

Projective tests such as the Thematic Apperception Test and the original Rorschach inkblot test are often criticized with regard to their reliability. Explain why the reliability of these tests may not be as good as a personality measure such as the MMPI.

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Projective tests are based on the use of...

Question 14

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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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 15

A primary diagnostic technique for identifying seizure disorders is the .

Accepted Answer

A)   EEG
B)   DOT
C)   GSR
D)   ERP

Question 16

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 17

"The questions make sense to the person reading them and the wording of the questions seems to fit the type of information desired." In regard to personality inventories, which type of validity is defined by the preceding statement?

Accepted Answer

A)   Predictive
B)   Face
C)   Construct
D)   Analytic

Question 18

What is the difference between validity and reliability? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Validity is whether an assessment measur...

Question 19

An operational definition refers to identifying specific behaviors that are .

Accepted Answer

A)   abnormal
B)   harmful
C)   long-standing
D)   measurable

Question 20

Which of the following conditions that affects women has been included in DSM-5 as a mood disorder, after previously being called "late luteal phase dysphoric disorder?"

Accepted Answer

A)   Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
B)   Climacteric Dissatisfaction Disorder
C)   Genito-Pelvic Penetration/Pain disorder
D)   Menopause Dyspareunic Disorder

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An operational definition refers to identifying specific behaviors that are .

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The Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-5 (ADIS-5) is an example of a

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"The questions make sense to the person reading them and the wording of the questions seems to fit the type of information desired." In regard to personality inventories, which type of validity is defined by the preceding statement?

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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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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 regard to projective tests, research has found that most clinicians

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Javon, who is normally energetic and lively, is walking and talking slowly. The therapist thinks that Javon may be depressed because ______can indicate severe depression.

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When a taxonomic system is applied to a psychological problem, it becomes a .

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Projective tests such as the Thematic Apperception Test and the original Rorschach inkblot test are often criticized with regard to their reliability. Explain why the reliability of these tests may not be as good as a personality measure such as the MMPI.

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An observation that involves identifying specific behaviors that are observable and measurable is called a(n) _______________.

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Which of the following conditions that affects women has been included in DSM-5 as a mood disorder, after previously being called "late luteal phase dysphoric disorder?"

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In a clinical interview, the law regarding "privileged communication" does NOT apply if the patient

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The process of determining whether an individual's symptoms meet the criteria for a specific psychological disorder is called _____________.

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An important change in the DSM versions that followed DSM-III was

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A primary diagnostic technique for identifying seizure disorders is the .

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A measurement which is consistent is considered to be .

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In a mental status exam, a psychologist evaluates an individual's thought processes by

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

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What is the difference between validity and reliability? Give an example of each.

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