Clinical Psychology: Exam 2

For the current editions of the Wechsler intelligence tests and Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, the mean score for full-scale IQ is ______. A. 100 B. 125 C. 75 D. 50

A. 100

The first edition of the DSM was published in _____; the most recent edition of the DSM was published in _____. A. 1952; 2013 B. 1930; 2011 C. 1914; 2013 D. 1986; 2015

A. 1952; 2013

____ is a test-construction method that involves identifying distinct groups of people, asking all of them to respond to the same test items, and comparing responses between the groups. A. Empirical criterion keying B. Logarithmic modeling C. Comparative group coding D. Factor analysis

A. Empirical criterion keying

The ____________ is the most popular and psychometrically sound objective personality test used by clinical psychologist A. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-II B. Beck Depression Inventory-II C. Personality Assessment Inventory D. Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-IV

A. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-II

Which of the following is/are true regarding the Rorschach Inkblot Method? A. all of the other choices B. It is a perception task C. Administration involves having the test taker state what the inkblot might be and explain their response D. It involves administering a total of 10 inkblots

A. all of the other choices

The WIAT is ______. A. an individually administered test of language, reading, writing, and mathematics achievement B. a lengthy neuropsychological test designed to localize neurologic damage following stroke C. currently in its second edition D. a recently developed intelligence test that involves no verbal instructions or responses, thus enhancing cultural fairness

A. an individually administered test of language, reading, writing, and mathematics achievement

Assessment A. involves gathering and integrating information to reach a judgment or answer a question B. is only preformed by qualified psychologists C. mainly involves the administering of test of intelligence and personality tests D. all of the above

A. involves gathering and integrating information to reach a judgment or answer a question

The most important aspect of an assessment report is that A. it conveys an adequate amount of information in language that is accessible to the consumer of the report. B. it conveys clearly the theoretical orientation of the clinician, especially in the conclusions and recommendations. C. it contain very detailed data and scores so others can understand all bases for the conclusions of the report D. it be as thorough and complete as possible, regardless of how long it becomes.

A. it conveys an adequate amount of information in language that is accessible to the consumer of the report. NOT D

Which of the following is/are TRUE? A. neither of the content answers B. Clinicians are so well trained that they are not susceptible to information processing errors like availability heuristic and the fundamental attribution error C. both of the content answers D. When comparing the predictions made by clinicians versus statistics, nearly all of the research shows that clinical prediction is equal or superior to statistical predictions.

A. neither of the content answers

The first edition of the DSM contained only three broad categories ______. A. psychoses, neuroses, and character disorders B. internalizing, externalizing, and mediating disorders C. primary, secondary, and tertiary disorders D. Freudian, Jungian, and undifferentiated disorders

A. psychoses, neuroses, and character disorders

The goals of an assessment A. vary from one assessment to another and are used to guide the assessment process B. are generally not related to the referral question C. all of the other choices D. are rarely used in planning psychotherapy

A. vary from one assessment to another and are used to guide the assessment process

Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. In addition to clinical scales, the MMPI-2 also has supplemental and content scales B. A shorter version of the MMPI-2 is the MMPI-2 Brief Inventory (MMPI-2-BI). C. The validity and reliability of the MMPI-2 have been examined in thousands of studies D. Bothe the MMPI-2 and MMPI-A have clinical scales

B. A shorter version of the MMPI-2 is the MMPI-2 Brief Inventory (MMPI-2-BI).

All editions of the DSM have been published by the ______. A. American Psychological Society B. American Psychiatric Association C. American Counseling Association D. American Psychological Association

B. American Psychiatric Association

The ______ is a brief neuropsychological screening device that involves copying geometric shapes with pencil and paper, takes only about 6 min to administer, and is appropriate for any client above 3 years of age. A. Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery B. Bender-Gestalt II C. Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery D. Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test

B. Bender-Gestalt II

_____ validity is the extent to which a test has adequately included all important aspects of what it is intended to measure. A. test-retest B. Content C. Convergent D. Discriminant

B. Content

______ tests measure a client's intellectual abilities, whereas ______ tests measure what a client has accomplished with those intellectual abilities. A. Neuropsychological; intelligence B. Intelligence; achievement C. Objective personality; projective personality D. Intelligence; personality

B. Intelligence; achievement

_____ include unambiguous test items, offer clients a limited range of responses, and have clear scoring guidelines. A. Projective personality tests B. Objective personality tests C. Naturalistic observation techniques D. none of the other answers

B. Objective personality tests

Which of the following is TRUE regarding current editions of the Wechsler intelligence tests? A. There is a single test, and it is appropriate for adults only. B. There are separate tests for three different populations: adults, children, and preschoolers. C. There are separate tests for five different populations: adults 65 and over, adults 35-64, adults under 35, children, and preschoolers. D. There is a single test that is appropriate for all clients ranging from preschool age through adulthood. Next

B. There are separate tests for three different populations: adults, children, and preschoolers.

The ______ is a memory test that can be used to assess individuals who are suspected to have memory problems due to brain injury, dementia, or substance abuse. A. NEO-PI-R B. WMS-IV C. WPPSI-III D. RBANS

B. WMS-IV

Standardization refers to A. the consistency in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of a test B. both of the other content answer choices C. neither of the content answer choices D. the sample used for the norms of the test

B. both of the other content answer choices

According to Cattell, ______ intelligence is intelligence accumulated as a result of life experiences and _____ intelligence includes the ability to solve novel problems. A. fluid; crystallized B. crystallized; fluid C. achievement; fluid D. fluid; achievement

B. crystallized; fluid

The DSM-5 is A. designed as a categorical classification system B. designed as a categorical classification system and is based on the medical model C. based on the medical model D. designed as a dimensional classification system E. designed as a dimensional classification system and is based on the medical model

B. designed as a categorical classification system and is based on the medical model

Essentially, a categorical approach to diagnosis of mental disorders suggests that an individual A. has every disorder to some extent. B. either has or does not have a disorder. C. can have multiple disorders at the same time only if those disorders fall within the same larger category, such as depressive disorders or anxiety disorders. D. can only be diagnosed with one disorder at a single point in time.

B. either has or does not have a disorder.

Spearman created the concept of ______, an individual's general intelligence or global, overall intellectual ability. A. crystallized intelligence B. g C. fluid intelligence D. s

B. g

An assessment source has ____ if it adds to the assessor's ability to predict and/or understand the client A. actuarial reliability B. incremental validity C. unbiased testing ability D. statistical reliability

B. incremental validity

The Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-IV (MCMI-IV) emphasizes A. nonverbal intelligence B. personality disorders C. Psychotic disorders D. normal personality traits.

B. personality disorders

As part of an assessment, Dr. Bush asks Mary to finish sentence stems printed on a paper, such as "My favorite ..." and "I feel afraid ..." This assessment technique is known as a A. narrative casting test, a projective measure of personality B. sentence completion test, a projective measure of personality. C. narrative casting test, an objective measure of personality D. sentence completion test, an objective measure of personality

B. sentence completion test, a projective measure of personality.

For the current editions of the Wechsler intelligence tests and Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, the mean score for full-scale IQ is _____and the standard deviation is _____ . A. 50, 15 B. 75, 10 C. 100, 15 D. 100, 10

C. 100, 15

DSM-5 contains a list of "unofficial" disorders that are not yet diagnosable. In what section of DSM-5 are these proposed disorders listed? A. Disorders for Further Consideration B. Initial Disorders for Discovery C. Emerging Measures and Models D. Proposed Criteria Groups

C. Emerging Measures and Models

Which of the following is NOT a part of DSM-5's definition of a mental disorder? A. It is clinically significant disturbance in cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior. B. It is dysfunction in mental functioning. C. It consists of behaviors witnessed in less than 30% of the population. D. It is usually associated with significant distress or disabilit

C. It consists of behaviors witnessed in less than 30% of the population.

Recent editions of the DSM, including DSM-5, have received numerous criticisms. Which of the following statements is NOT a criticism discussed in the textbook? A. Nonempirical influences, such as political and social forces, may have too much influence on the decisions made by the DSM authors B. The cut-off that separate those who qualify for disorders from those who do not are often arbitrary rather than empirically based C. Diagnoses such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder demonstrate a significant reduction in DSM gender bias D. The breadth of coverage of recent DSMs was expanded too much

C. MAYBE

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the DSM-IV-TR's multiaxial system A. Social and environmental stressors were reported on Axis IV B. none of the above are false (all of the above are true) C. Medical issues were reported on Axis I D. Personality disorders were reported on Axis II

C. Medical issues were reported on Axis I

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales? A. Despite its misleading name, the Stanford-Binet was actually created by David Wechsler. B. There are four separate versions of this test corresponding to four different age ranges. C. The test is to be administered face-to-face and one-on-one. D. This test of intelligence has not been revised since the 1960s, and as a result, its content and normative groups have been widely criticized. PreviousNext

C. The test is to be administered face-to-face and one-on-one.

A test is A. usually the starting point of treatment B. really only used as a method for assigning people to various groups C. a systematic procedure for observing and describing a person's behavior in a standard situation D. all of the other choices

C. a systematic procedure for observing and describing a person's behavior in a standard situation

The reliability and validity of any data source might be influenced by A. the relationship between the person conducting the assessment and the person being assessed B. the biases of the person conducting the assessment C. all of the other choices D. the level of defensiveness of the person being assessed

C. all of the other choices

Which of the following should be considered when planning an assessment? A. Educational background of the person being assessed B. The referral question C. all of the other choices D. The goal of the assessment

C. all of the other choices

In recent years, researchers have offered alternatives to the categorical approach to the diagnosis of mental disorders. Specifically, the ______ approach has received significant attention, especially regarding the ______ disorders. A. dimensional; anxiety B. multiaxial; mood C. dimensional; personality D. medical model; eating

C. dimensional; personality

DSM-III differed from its predecessors in all of the following significant ways EXCEPT that it ______. A. featured a greater reliance on empirical data rather than clinical consensus B. listed specific diagnostic criteria to define disorders C. emphasized psychoanalytic and humanistic perspectives D. introduced a multiaxial diagnostic system

C. emphasized psychoanalytic and humanistic perspectives

Clinical psychologists who select assessment methods that have strong validity, reliability, and clinical utility are practicing _____. A. culturally competent assessment B. testing C. evidence-based assessment D. multimodal assessment

C. evidence-based assessment

When the Wechsler intelligence test scores are interpreted, which of the following best represents the sequence in which particular scores should be considered? A. subtest scores, index scores, and full-scale IQ score B. index scores, full-scale IQ score, and subtest scores C. full-scale IQ score, index scores, and subtest scores D. full-scale IQ score, subtest scores, and index scores

C. full-scale IQ score, index scores, and subtest scores

Test Bias A. is definitely indicated whenever there are mean differences between cultural groups B. neither of the content answers C. is when a test does not have the same validity across different groups D. both of the content answers

C. is when a test does not have the same validity across different groups

Dr. Young, a clinical psychologist, is conducting an assessment of a client who experienced a head injury in a car accident. She uses the Halstead-Reitan battery to determine impairment of the functioning of specific components or structures of the brain. Dr. Young is conducting ______ testing. A. intelligence B. achievement C. neuropsychological D. personality

C. neuropsychological

The most frequently cited shortcoming of projective personality tests centers on the fact that projective personality tests A. typically take much longer to administer than objective personality tests B. cannot be used with child clients C. rely more heavily on the psychologist's unique way of scoring and interpreting results than objective tests, which limits their reliability and validity. D. force clients into a restricted range of responses to a greater extent than objective personality tests

C. rely more heavily on the psychologist's unique way of scoring and interpreting results than objective tests, which limits their reliability and validity.

Honore receives psychological testing. Although her intelligence falls in the low average range, a discrepancy is still identified between her achievement and intelligence test scores (such that achievement falls significantly below expectations based on intelligence). This discrepancy will likely be the basis for a diagnosis of ______. A. giftedness B. intellectual disability C. specific learning disorder D. premenstrual dysphoric disorder

C. specific learning disorder

The Wechsler index score that measures fluid reasoning, spatial processing, and visual-motor integration is the ______ Index. A. Processing Speed B. Verbal Comprehension C. Working Memory D. Perceptual Reasoning

D. Perceptual Reasoning

Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. There is a version of the PAI that can be used for clients as young as 12 B. The PAI emphasizes psychopathology and problem behaviors C. The PAI offers four different responses: totally false, slightly true, mainly true, and very true D. The PAI consists of 221 items and includes 21 different scales

D. The PAI consists of 221 items and includes 21 different scales

Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. As with previous editions, the current edition of the DSM instructs clinicians to provide multiaxial diagnoses. B. The current DSM requires a GAF score to accompany all diagnoses. C. Although many publications print the newest diagnostic manual's title as DSM-5, the correct printing requires a Roman numeral (DSM-V). D. The current DSM eliminates the five-axis diagnostic system.

D. The current DSM eliminates the five-axis diagnostic system.

In the _____, the task of the client is to create a story to go along with the interpersonal scenes depicted in cards. A. Rorschach Inkblot Method B. NEO Personality Inventory C. Personality Assessment Inventory D. Thematic Apperception Test

D. Thematic Apperception Test

The MMPI-A is an ______ A. alternative form of the MMPI-2 intended for adults who have previously taken the test B. auditory version of the MMPI-2 intended for individuals whose reading level falls below the demands of the test C. abbreviated form of the MMPI-2 with approximately half the items of the MMPI-2 D. adolescent version of the MMPI-2 intended for clients aged 14-18 years

D. adolescent version of the MMPI-2 intended for clients aged 14-18 years

The validity of scaled of the MMPI-2 include A. indications of inconsistent answers B. indications of exaggerating problems C. indications of presenting oneself in a favorable light D. all of the other answers

D. all of the other answers

The Wechsler intelligence tests yield all of the following EXCEPT ______. A. several index scores B. about a dozen specific subtest scores C. a single full-scale intelligence score D. an age quotient score

D. an age quotient score

Behavioral assessment endorses the notion that A. personality is a stable, internal construct B. assessing personality requires a high degree of inference C. client behaviors are signs of deep-seated, underling issues of problems D. client behaviors are, themselves, the problem.

D. client behaviors are, themselves, the problem.

A ______ model of intelligence proposes that specific abilities exist and are important, but they are all somewhat related to each other and to a global, overall, general intelligence. A. topical B. multiple C. fluid D. hierarchical

D. hierarchical

The NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-3) emphasizes ________ A. personality disorders B. mood disorders C. psychotic disorders D. normal personality traits

D. normal personality traits

______ is the extent to which an assessment technique measures what it claims to measure and ______ is the extent to which an assessment technique yields consistent, repeatable results. A. clinical utility; validity B. reliability; validity C. validity; standardization D. validity; reliability

D. validity; reliability