Question 1

Based on the rationale behind projective measures, the stimulus should ideally be:

Accepted Answer

Projective measures are designed to be ambiguous so that individuals project their own meanings, attitudes, beliefs, and feelings onto the stimulus. This allows for the exploration of their internal world, thoughts, and feelings that might not be accessible through more direct questioning or structured tests.

Question 2

The Rorschach, Children's Apperception Test, and Draw-A-Person are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

These are all examples of projective measures, which are psychological tests designed to let a person respond to ambiguous stimuli, revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts.

Question 3

A schematic representation of the family structure (where squares and circles are used to represent family members and lines are drawn to show connections between these individuals) is known as:

Accepted Answer

A genogram is a graphic representation of a family tree that displays detailed data on relationships among individuals. It goes beyond a traditional family tree by allowing the user to visualize hereditary patterns and psychological factors that punctuate relationships.

Question 4

"Draw me a picture of your family doing something." You are being asked to complete a:

Accepted Answer

The Kinetic Family Drawing (KFD) is a projective psychological test used to understand a child's perception of their family dynamics and relationships by asking the child to draw a picture of their family engaging in an activity.

Question 5

Currently, the most widely used measures of intelligence across the lifespan were developed by:

Accepted Answer

The most widely used measures of intelligence across the lifespan were developed by David Wechsler. His tests, including the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC), are among the most commonly used intelligence tests globally.

Question 6

An intelligence test that assesses verbal and performance abilities is the:

Accepted Answer

The WISC-IV (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fourth Edition) is specifically designed to assess the intellectual functioning of children, including verbal comprehension and perceptual reasoning (performance abilities).

Question 7

The five-step process of screening, diagnosis, placement, instructional planning, and evaluation is part of what type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

The five-step process of screening, diagnosis, placement, instructional planning, and evaluation is part of educational assessment. This process is designed to identify students' learning needs, strengths, and areas for improvement to tailor educational experiences and interventions effectively.

Question 8

What type of assessment has the primary purpose of finding brain-related deficits and lesions?

Accepted Answer

Neuropsychological assessments are specifically designed to measure brain function and identify any deficits or lesions. These assessments can help diagnose conditions, guide treatment plans, and monitor progress in individuals with brain-related issues.

Question 9

Henry is in a treatment facility that provides 24-hour care and specializes in helping suicidal adolescents.He is only expected to receive treatment here for about 1 week.Henry is most likely in a(n):

Accepted Answer

Henry is in an inpatient setting because this type of facility provides 24-hour care for individuals who need constant support, which is consistent with the description of the facility where Henry is receiving treatment.

Question 10

Behavioral definitions, long-term goals, short-term objectives, and therapeutic interventions are all a part of:

Accepted Answer

Treatment plans include behavioral definitions, long-term goals, short-term objectives, and therapeutic interventions as essential components to outline the course of therapy for a client.

Question 11

Josephine is in a treatment facility that provides 24-hour care and specializes in children with long-term problems.She is expected to receive treatment here for about 1 year.Josephine is most likely in a(n):

Accepted Answer

Residential treatment facilities provide 24-hour care in a live-in environment for individuals, often children, with long-term problems. The expected duration of stay for Josephine, about 1 year, aligns with the typical use of such facilities for extended treatment periods.

Question 12

Which of the following treatment settings is likely to have the fewest children receiving treatment at one time?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following treatment settings is...

Question 13

Most states require that the following information be kept strictly confidential by the therapist (in order to protect the client's rights):

Accepted Answer

The options listed (A, B, C) are exceptions to confidentiality in therapy, where therapists are typically required by law to report or take action to prevent harm to the client or others, including reporting child abuse.

Question 14

Play therapy has its origins in what type of therapy?

Accepted Answer

Play therapy primarily originates from psychodynamic therapy, which emphasizes the exploration of the unconscious mind, emotions, and experiences, often through play, to help children process and articulate their thoughts and feelings.

Question 15

Regarding therapy with homosexual youth:

Accepted Answer

Homosexuality is not considered a psychiatric disorder; it was removed from the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) in 1973. Children and adolescents struggling with their sexual orientation often do feel different from their peers, and homosexual youth are at an increased risk for both verbal and physical abuse, making options B and C correct.

Question 16

The use of operant conditioning principles to change problematic behavior is the cornerstone of:

Accepted Answer

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a therapy based on the principles of operant conditioning, which involves changing problematic behavior through reinforcement and punishment strategies.

Question 17

Reinforcement, prompting, shaping, and chaining are all used to:

Accepted Answer

Reinforcement, prompting, shaping, and chaining are techniques used in behavior modification and learning theory to increase adaptive behaviors. These methods are designed to help individuals learn new skills or improve existing ones by gradually building upon small steps, providing guidance, and reinforcing desired behaviors.

Question 18

Paying attention to good behavior, ignoring bad behavior, modeling appropriate behavior, and allowing natural consequences to occur are all aspects of:

Accepted Answer

Behavioral parent training involves strategies such as paying attention to good behavior, ignoring bad behavior, modeling appropriate behavior, and allowing natural consequences to occur to teach parents how to effectively manage their children's behaviors.

Question 19

Points of intervention focused on stimulus situation, the organism's internal reaction, response, and consequence are all part of what type of therapy?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Points of intervention focused on stimulus situation,...

Question 20

The Identified Problem (IP) is a concept used in what type of therapy?

Accepted Answer

The Identified Problem (IP) is a concept primarily used in family systems therapy, where the focus is on understanding the dynamics within the family and identifying the member whose issues are seen as symptomatic of the family's dysfunction.

Quiz 4: Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions With