Question 1

The crucial test as to whether a diagnostic system has a high degree of validity is that it should result in

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A)   an effective treatment plan.
B)   all clinicians reaching the same diagnosis for the patient.
C)   the accurate diagnostic label for the patient.
D)   the same diagnostic label regardless of when the patient is evaluated.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Identifying certain essential characteristics of an entity while allowing for nonessential variations that don't change is considered a(n)  approach to understanding psychopathology.

Accepted Answer

A)   idiographic
B)   nomothetic
C)   dimensional
D)   prototypicalE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

A psychoanalytic therapist who wants to assess the unconscious thoughts and feelings of a patient would be most likely to use the test.

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A)   MMPI
B)   Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test
C)   Rorschach inkblot test
D)   Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological BatteryE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The dimensional approach to diagnosis is characterized by

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A)   quantification of patients' experiences using scales measuring several areas such as anxiety or depression.
B)   lists of symptoms that patients must experience for the diagnosis to be assigned.
C)   essential elements that all patients must report for the diagnosis to be assigned but allowance for specific nonessential variations as well.
D)   a theoretical explanation for the underlying cause of the disorder that is assumed to be shared by all patients experiencing similar symptoms.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

When brief periods of EEG patterns are recorded in response to a specific event, the response is called a(n)  ____________.

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A)   evoked potential
B)   alpha wave
C)   electrodermal response
D)   artifactE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

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

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A)   beliefs
B)   attitudes
C)   evidence
D)   assumptionsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The likely future course of a disorder is called its .

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A)   prognosis
B)   diagnosis
C)   etiology
D)   inferenceE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

In addition to MRI, PET, and CT, other brain-imaging techniques are currently in use or are now being developed. Which of the following is one of these newer neuroimaging techniques?

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A)   EEG
B)   TMS
C)   SPECT
D)   EMGE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

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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A)   concurrent
B)   divergent
C)   predictive
D)   excessiveE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

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

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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.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Since the MMPI is , the assessment concept known as reliability is increased.

Accepted Answer

A)   often interpreted by computer
B)   made up of many scales
C)   non-sexist
D)   well-researchedE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

A procedure used to assess brain functioning much like a PET scan but is less accurate and uses a different tracer substance is _.

Accepted Answer

A)   SQUID
B)   SPECT
C)   TCM
D)   JCTE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Labeling a patient with a diagnosis is often referred to as a "double-edged sword" as the diagnostic label can both help and hurt the patient. Explain the advantages and disadvantages (to the patient) of a diagnostic label.

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Question 14

Mr. J., a 40-year-old recent immigrant to the United States, comes from a working-class background and is just learning to speak English. He applies for a job and is given a test. His score is compared to others who have taken the test, mostly young college graduates whose native language is English. Mr. J. thinks this is unfair. In fact, this is an issue of _.

Accepted Answer

A)   reliability
B)   classification
C)   validity
D)   standardizationE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

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.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

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.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

A classical categorical approach to diagnosis is

Accepted Answer

A)   more useful in psychology than in medicine.
B)   more useful in medicine than in psychology.
C)   not appropriate in either medicine or psychology.
D)   equally useful in medicine and psychology.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Determining what is unique about an individual's personality, cultural background, or circumstances can be termed a(n)  strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)   idiographic
B)   nomothetic
C)   classification
D)   categoricalE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

As part of a behavioral assessment, psychologists sometimes use settings when it is not possible to do direct observation in a naturalistic setting.

Accepted Answer

A)   imaginary
B)   empirical
C)   analogue
D)   virtualE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

"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)   AnalyticE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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The likely future course of a disorder is called its .

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

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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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Labeling a patient with a diagnosis is often referred to as a "double-edged sword" as the diagnostic label can both help and hurt the patient. Explain the advantages and disadvantages (to the patient) of a diagnostic label.

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

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Identifying certain essential characteristics of an entity while allowing for nonessential variations that don't change is considered a(n) approach to understanding psychopathology.

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The dimensional approach to diagnosis is characterized by

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The crucial test as to whether a diagnostic system has a high degree of validity is that it should result in

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When brief periods of EEG patterns are recorded in response to a specific event, the response is called a(n) ____________.

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Since the MMPI is , the assessment concept known as reliability is increased.

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As part of a behavioral assessment, psychologists sometimes use settings when it is not possible to do direct observation in a naturalistic setting.

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

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A psychoanalytic therapist who wants to assess the unconscious thoughts and feelings of a patient would be most likely to use the test.

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Determining what is unique about an individual's personality, cultural background, or circumstances can be termed a(n) strategy.

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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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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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A procedure used to assess brain functioning much like a PET scan but is less accurate and uses a different tracer substance is _.

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In addition to MRI, PET, and CT, other brain-imaging techniques are currently in use or are now being developed. Which of the following is one of these newer neuroimaging techniques?

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A classical categorical approach to diagnosis is

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

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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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Labeling a patient with a diagnosis is often referred to as a "double-edged sword" as the diagnostic label can both help and hurt the patient. Explain the advantages and disadvantages (to the patient) of a diagnostic label.

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Identifying certain essential characteristics of an entity while allowing for nonessential variations that don't change is considered a(n) approach to understanding psychopathology.

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The dimensional approach to diagnosis is characterized by

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Since the MMPI is , the assessment concept known as reliability is increased.

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A psychoanalytic therapist who wants to assess the unconscious thoughts and feelings of a patient would be most likely to use the test.

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Determining what is unique about an individual's personality, cultural background, or circumstances can be termed a(n) strategy.

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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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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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A procedure used to assess brain functioning much like a PET scan but is less accurate and uses a different tracer substance is _.

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In addition to MRI, PET, and CT, other brain-imaging techniques are currently in use or are now being developed. Which of the following is one of these newer neuroimaging techniques?

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