Question 1

People who are correctly diagnosed with a DSM-IV disorder like Major Depressive Episode will

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A)   usually have at least some of the same symptoms as others with the disorder.
B)   always have at least five of the same symptoms as others with the disorder.
C)   typically have very few of the same symptoms as others with the disorder.
D)   usually experience all of the same symptoms as others with the disorder.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

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 C)

Question 3

Hysteria,a "female" condition characterized by physical complaints without medical basis,was thought to result from a(n) _______________.

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A)   displaced ovary
B)   wandering uterus
C)   enlarged womb
D)   missing cervixE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

All of the following statements are TRUE about the MMPI EXCEPT that

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A)   there is little room for interpretation.
B)   the test is tedious and time-consuming.
C)   there is a version for adolescents.
D)   individual responses are examined to determine a diagnostic pattern.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Psychophysiological assessment techniques are used to

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A)   determine the physiological causes of psychological disorders.
B)   measure bodily changes, such as heart rate and anxiety, associated with psychological processes.
C)   analyze the functioning of the brain to determine if brain damage or abnormalities contribute to psychological disorders.
D)   ensure that both the body and the mind respond appropriately to stress.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

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 C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

When an assessment strategy shows a problem when none exists,it is referred to as a ________.

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A)   false negative
B)   false positive
C)   negative outcome
D)   forecast errorE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Assume that it is not the 21th century but rather the 1st century,and you are a female who has been having some vague pains in various parts of your body.In fact,sometimes you can hardly move due to the pain.Most likely a knowledgeable medical practitioner,

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A)   neurasthenia
B)   ataque de nervios
C)   hysteria
D)   psychogenic pain disorder
E)  g., Hippocrates, would diagnose you with a condition called _____________.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

In trying to understand and help an individual with a psychological problem,the psychologist will obtain detailed information about the person's life as part of a _____________.

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A)   physical exam
B)   clinical interview
C)   mental status exam
D)   brain scanE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The classical and dimensional approaches to nosology differ in that

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A)   the classical approach uses categories, and the dimensional approach uses prototypes.
B)   the classical approach uses prototypes, and the dimensional approach uses profiles.
C)   the classical approach diagnoses based on the presence of symptoms, and the dimensional approach notes the degree of severity of symptoms.
D)   the classical approach places individuals in categories, and the dimensional approach places symptoms in categories.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Controversy continues concerning inclusion of "premenstrual dysphoric disorder" in future editions of DSM because of issues related to _____________.

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A)   religion
B)   racism
C)   stigmatization
D)   pregnancy and birthE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

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

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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 13

Hannibal is presented with a series of cards that are blots of ink.He is asked to state what he sees on these cards.Hannibal is probably taking a(n)

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A)   personality inventory.
B)   response inventory.
C)   projective test.
D)   intelligence test.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

IQ tests measure all of the following abilities EXCEPT

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A)   attention.
B)   memory.
C)   reasoning.
D)   adaptability.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

According to the textbook,DSM-IV is based on the

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A)   classical system of nosology.
B)   dimensional system of nosology.
C)   categorical system of nosology.
D)   prototypical system of nosology.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

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) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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

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A)   idiographic
B)   nomothetic
C)   classification
D)   categoricalE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The MMPI-2 differs from earlier versions of the MMPI because it

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A)   is shorter.
B)   was normed on a much more diverse sample.
C)   is less reliable.
D)   is normed on a much more selective sample.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The projective type of psychological tests is based on _____________ theory.

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A)   behavioral
B)   cognitive
C)   humanistic
D)   psychoanalyticE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

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) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 3: Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

When an assessment strategy shows a problem when none exists,it is referred to as a ________.

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Hysteria,a "female" condition characterized by physical complaints without medical basis,was thought to result from a(n) _______________.

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The MMPI-2 differs from earlier versions of the MMPI because it

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Controversy continues concerning inclusion of "premenstrual dysphoric disorder" in future editions of DSM because of issues related to _____________.

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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 likely future course of a disorder is called its ____________.

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In trying to understand and help an individual with a psychological problem,the psychologist will obtain detailed information about the person's life as part of a _____________.

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According to the textbook,DSM-IV is based on the

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Hannibal is presented with a series of cards that are blots of ink.He is asked to state what he sees on these cards.Hannibal is probably taking a(n)

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Assume that it is not the 21th century but rather the 1st century,and you are a female who has been having some vague pains in various parts of your body.In fact,sometimes you can hardly move due to the pain.Most likely a knowledgeable medical practitioner,

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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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IQ tests measure all of the following abilities EXCEPT

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The dimensional approach to diagnosis is characterized by

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The projective type of psychological tests is based on _____________ theory.

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

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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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All of the following statements are TRUE about the MMPI EXCEPT that

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People who are correctly diagnosed with a DSM-IV disorder like Major Depressive Episode will

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The classical and dimensional approaches to nosology differ in that

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Psychophysiological assessment techniques are used to

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