Question 1

Behavioral assessments may include several different components. Select two of the methods outlined in your text and provide examples of how these techniques might be applied in a clinical setting. How, and in what ways, do they contribute to successful outcomes in treatment?

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Question 2

The dimensional model of classification suggests that symptoms of what we now call "disorders" are really extreme variations of normal experience. Explain this statement, providing an example in your discussion.

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Question 3

Your text presents evidence noted by scientifically based psychologists against the use of the Rorschach Inkblot Test for clinical assessment. Present the three empirical findings outlined in your text as support for their position.

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Question 4

Discuss concerns about the effects of labeling and stereotyping through diagnosis on both the patient and people who interact with the patient.

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Question 5

Discuss how the current diagnostic system may be increasing rates of comorbidity among patients.

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Question 6

The concept of intelligence has been the subject of debates for many reasons over the years. Discuss three of the issues outlined in your text that are representative of the debate over the use of this construct.

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Question 7

Psychophysiological assessment has increased in popularity in recent years among psychologists, reflecting a greater emphasis on the biopsychosocial model of human behavior. Under what conditions might it be chosen for inclusion in an assessment?

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Question 8

Evaluate two major disadvantages of a dimensional approach to classification of abnormal behavior.

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Question 9

Discuss the concepts of statistical and clinical prediction. Include in your overview the research evidence supporting the more accurate approach to predicting future-related issues in treatment outcomes.

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Question 10

Compare and contrast the interpretation of scores on an assessment instrument using the normative versus the self-referent comparison method.

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Question 11

The DSM system is dynamic and has undergone several revisions. How, and in what ways, has the system changed over the years? What factors influenced these changes?

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Question 12

Provide a rationale for the inclusion of cultural considerations in any diagnostic classification.

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Question 13

Describe the impact of a client's age and developmental status on the clinician's choice of assessment instruments. If ignored, how might these factors affect the validity of the assessment process?

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Quiz 3: Assessment and Diagnosis