Question 1

These tests require test-takers to answer specific written questions. They are scored in a predetermined way, and scores are easily compared with those from a standardization sample. Which assessment fits the above description?

Accepted Answer

A)   self-report inventories
B)   unstructured interviews
C)   neuroimaging tests
D)   projective personality testsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

What is a criticism regarding the decisions concerning diagnostic categories in the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A)   They favored a single diagnostic label, eliminating the five-axis concept.
B)   They neglected to consider mental disorders that afflict only women.
C)   They assumed that stimulus control is the major component in mental disorders.
D)   They may have been influenced by pharmaceutical companies.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Measurable heritable characteristics like brain abnormalities, attention processing deficits, or eye movements that give clues about specific genes involved in psychological disorders are called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   endophenotypes
B)   iatrogenic effects
C)   base rates for a behavior
D)   genetic linkagesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

A school psychologist was concerned with the number of children being diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) . If she were interested in learning how many new cases of ADHD had been diagnosed within the last year, she will look at ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   concordance rates
B)   incidence rates
C)   sampling rates
D)   prevalence ratesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which statement about psychodiagnosis is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   It involves describing and drawing inferences about a person's psychological state.
B)   It is the basis of all research on psychological disorders.
C)   It includes physical or biological causes for symptoms.
D)   It is the last step in the treatment process.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

What type of study will yield information on levels of school phobia in children are related to levels of social anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)   a double-blind experiment
B)   a genetic linkage study
C)   epigenetic research
D)   a correlational studyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A researcher has identified seventy individuals with a relatively rare psychological disorder. These individuals are asked to identify blood relatives, who are contacted by the researcher to see if they have the same disorder. What kind of research study is being performed?

Accepted Answer

A)   an epidemiological survey
B)   a genetic linkage study
C)   a historical study
D)   a correlational case studyE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Disorders involving the disruption of the normal sexual response cycle, including desire, arousal, or orgasm are considered ____ in the DSM-5 category of disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)   Sexual Dysfunctions
B)   Paraphilias
C)   Gender Dysphoria
D)   Complex Somatic Symptom DisordersE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

IQ scores reflect an individual's ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   intelligence
B)   social skills
C)   level of performance relative to people of the same age
D)   future achievements and behavior relative to people of the same ageE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Gathering information on brain structures focuses on which type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)   psychological tests
B)   neurological tests
C)   interviews
D)   observationsE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

A clinician has collected data about a client based on observations, interview material, and psychological test results. As a first step in the treatment process, the clinician will evaluate this information and formulate a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychodiagnosis
B)   therapeutic plan
C)   model
D)   assessment instrumentE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

A psychologist says, "The fixed alternatives for answers prevent test-takers from presenting a true picture of themselves." What kind of assessment tool is being criticized?

Accepted Answer

A)   unstructured interviews
B)   projective personality tests
C)   naturalistic observation
D)   personality inventoriesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

In utilizing MMPI scores, trained and experienced clinicians usually focus on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   single-scale interpretations
B)   the DSM diagnosis derived from the individual's responses
C)   the validity scores
D)   interpretation of response patternsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Jack is being tested for suspected brain damage by being shown designs made up of lines and dots. He is asked to copy the designs on a blank sheet of paper. Jack is taking which test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stanford-Binet
B)   MMPI-2
C)   Bender-Gestalt Visual-Motor Test
D)   WAIS-IVE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

A major criticism of IQ tests is that they ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   reflect cultural and social factors rather than innate intelligence
B)   are limited to assessing intelligence for children in the elementary grades
C)   cannot be used to predict school performance
D)   are not useful for detecting intellectual disabilityE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Teachers in a school are interested in finding a psychological test that predicts future achievement. Which statement best reflects what is known about the existence of such a test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Few psychologists believe that there is a test that can do what the teachers want.
B)   Projective tests do a good job of predicting achievement; IQ tests predict social competence.
C)   There is debate about whether IQ tests can predict achievement.
D)   There is no doubt that IQ tests can predict achievement.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

What aspect of interviewing increases the consistency of assessment information?

Accepted Answer

A)   Doing the interview in a naturalistic setting
B)   Using projective techniques
C)   Increasing the reactivity of the person being interviewed
D)   Increasing the structure of the interviewE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

A researcher studies a group of elderly people and finds that, as a group, the better their memory performance, the lower their anxiety level. What can be said about this research?

Accepted Answer

A)   It was a correlational study.
B)   The results show that memory loss causes anxiety.
C)   It was an experiment.
D)   The results show a perfect positive correlation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The ____ is an intelligence test appropriately administered to people age 16 and older.

Accepted Answer

A)   WISC-IV
B)   WAIS-IV
C)   WPPSI-III
D)   MMPI-2E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

"I never accept the results of one study as conclusive. Findings must be replicated. I look carefully at the methods used to produce conclusions. Because of my skeptical attitude, you can assume that I am a ____."

Accepted Answer

A)   philosopher
B)   clinician
C)   scientist
D)   newspaper reporterE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 3: Clinical Research, Assessment, and Classification of Mental Disorders

IQ scores reflect an individual's ____.

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A researcher has identified seventy individuals with a relatively rare psychological disorder. These individuals are asked to identify blood relatives, who are contacted by the researcher to see if they have the same disorder. What kind of research study is being performed?

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Jack is being tested for suspected brain damage by being shown designs made up of lines and dots. He is asked to copy the designs on a blank sheet of paper. Jack is taking which test?

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These tests require test-takers to answer specific written questions. They are scored in a predetermined way, and scores are easily compared with those from a standardization sample. Which assessment fits the above description?

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A researcher studies a group of elderly people and finds that, as a group, the better their memory performance, the lower their anxiety level. What can be said about this research?

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Which statement about psychodiagnosis is accurate?

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The ____ is an intelligence test appropriately administered to people age 16 and older.

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A major criticism of IQ tests is that they ____.

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In utilizing MMPI scores, trained and experienced clinicians usually focus on ____.

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A school psychologist was concerned with the number of children being diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) . If she were interested in learning how many new cases of ADHD had been diagnosed within the last year, she will look at ____.

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Measurable heritable characteristics like brain abnormalities, attention processing deficits, or eye movements that give clues about specific genes involved in psychological disorders are called ____.

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A psychologist says, "The fixed alternatives for answers prevent test-takers from presenting a true picture of themselves." What kind of assessment tool is being criticized?

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What is a criticism regarding the decisions concerning diagnostic categories in the DSM-5?

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What type of study will yield information on levels of school phobia in children are related to levels of social anxiety?

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Gathering information on brain structures focuses on which type of assessment?

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"I never accept the results of one study as conclusive. Findings must be replicated. I look carefully at the methods used to produce conclusions. Because of my skeptical attitude, you can assume that I am a ____."

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What aspect of interviewing increases the consistency of assessment information?

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A clinician has collected data about a client based on observations, interview material, and psychological test results. As a first step in the treatment process, the clinician will evaluate this information and formulate a(n) ____.

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Teachers in a school are interested in finding a psychological test that predicts future achievement. Which statement best reflects what is known about the existence of such a test?

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Disorders involving the disruption of the normal sexual response cycle, including desire, arousal, or orgasm are considered ____ in the DSM-5 category of disorders.

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