Question 1

Data gathered from administering standardized tests can only be used for diagnostic purposes.

Accepted Answer

Data from standardized tests can be used for a variety of purposes including diagnostic, formative assessment, summative assessment, program evaluation, and policy analysis, among others.

Question 2

Which of the following three instruments are commonly used for substance abuse screening?&#10;A)CAGE,AUDIT,ALAST&#10;B)ASI,TWEAK,T-ACE&#10;C)AUDIT,AUI,PAI&#10;D)SASSI-3,MAST,CAGE

Accepted Answer

The SASSI-3, MAST, and CAGE are well-known tools for substance abuse screening. The CAGE is a brief questionnaire, the MAST is a comprehensive screening tool, and the SASSI-3 is a self-report instrument.

Question 3

Which of the following instruments is not a stand alone substance abuse screen but has a scale for screening substance abuse?&#10;A)MAST&#10;B)T-ACE&#10;C)SASSI-3&#10;D)MMPI-2

Accepted Answer

The MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2) is not a standalone substance abuse screening tool but contains scales that can be used to screen for substance abuse issues among its broader assessment of personality and psychopathology. The other options (MAST, T-ACE, SASSI-3) are specifically designed for substance abuse screening.

Question 4

An instrument created using the criterion keyed approach is appropriate for clients who may attempt to &#34;fake-good.&#34;

Accepted Answer

The criterion keyed approach involves creating items based on their ability to distinguish between groups (e.g., those with a certain trait vs. those without), rather than on face validity, making it harder for individuals to manipulate their responses to appear in a more favorable light.

Question 5

Which of the following instruments has a version designed especially for adolescent substance abuse screening?&#10;A)AUDIT&#10;B)T-ACE&#10;C)SASSI&#10;D)CAGE

Accepted Answer

The Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) has a version specifically designed for adolescents, aimed at identifying individuals who have a high probability of having a substance dependence disorder.

Question 6

Which of the following instruments is specially designed to screen substance use disorders in pregnant women?&#10;A)CAGE&#10;B)SMAST&#10;C)TWEAK&#10;D)AUDIT

Accepted Answer

The TWEAK instrument is specifically designed to screen for risky drinking behaviors, including alcohol use disorders, in pregnant women. It focuses on tolerance, worry by others about one's drinking, eye-opener drinks, amnesia, and cut down attempts, making it suitable for identifying substance use issues in this population.

Question 7

The purpose of screening is&#10;A)to diagnose substance abuse disorder&#10;B)to obtain insurance reimbursement&#10;C)to determine if further drug and alcohol use assessment is warranted&#10;D)to inform the client of the presence of a substance abuse disorder

Accepted Answer

Screening is a preliminary process used to determine if there is a need for further, more detailed assessment regarding drug and alcohol use. It helps identify individuals who may have substance use issues that warrant a closer look but does not diagnose substance abuse disorders on its own.

Question 8

Face validity of an instrument refers to the style of questions on an instrument that enables the respondents to determine the purpose of the questions by merely reading the questions.

Accepted Answer

Face validity refers to the extent to which a test appears to measure what it is supposed to measure, based on a superficial examination of the questions or items.

Question 9

A potential benefit of using standardized assessments as part of the diagnosis of substance abuse disorders is that it provides the clinician the opportunity to compare results with a normative group.

Accepted Answer

Standardized assessments have normative data, which allows clinicians to compare an individual's scores to those of a broader population, aiding in the accurate diagnosis of substance abuse disorders.

Question 10

Good reliability of an instrument is necessary but not sufficient when selecting a screen.

Accepted Answer

Good reliability ensures consistent results, but the instrument must also be valid (accurately measure what it's supposed to measure) for effective screening.

Deck 6: Assessment and Diagnosis of Addictions