Question 1

According to the text, which of the following is NOT true of structured interviews?

Accepted Answer

The text states that structured interviews are more reliable than unstructured interviews, therefore not less reliable. The other options are mentioned as true of structured interviews.

Question 2

According to the text, the most frequently used semistructured interview in psychiatric settings is the

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The answer of According to the text, the most frequently...

Question 3

A clinician has given a client the Rorschach Inkblot Test, and is employing a standardized scoring system created to increase the reliability and validity of the test. They are likely what system?

Accepted Answer

The Exner system is the standardized scoring system for the Rorschach Inkblot Test created by John Exner, which has been widely used since the 1970s to increase the reliability and validity of the test. The Murray-Exner system is an outdated version of Exner's system, and the Exner-Murray system doesn't exist. The Hunsley system is a different standardized scoring system for psychological tests, not specifically for the Rorschach. The Murray system refers to the scoring system developed by Henry Murray, which is also outdated.

Question 4

The first scientific study of intellectual functioning was conducted by __________, to test the hypothesis that intelligence has a hereditary aspect.

Accepted Answer

The first scientific study of intellectual functioning was conducted by Galton, who tested the hypothesis that intelligence has a hereditary aspect.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the subtests of the Halstead-Reitan?

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The answer of Which of the following is NOT one...

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)?

Accepted Answer

The MMPI-2 does not give a DSM-IV diagnosis. While it can assist in the psychiatric evaluation process, it is not a substitute for a clinical interview or comprehensive assessment.

Question 7

Which of the following was NOT suggested by the text as a problem with the unstructured interview?

Accepted Answer

The text actually did not suggest that clients often dislike participating in unstructured interviews. The other four choices are all mentioned as potential problems with the unstructured interview.

Question 8

The first widely used intelligence test for adults, the __________, was developed by __________.

Accepted Answer

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) was developed by David Wechsler in 1955 and has been widely used as a measure of adult intelligence. The other options are incorrect because the Simon Adult Intelligence Scale was not widely used, the Adult Intelligence Index is not a real test, and the Stanford-Binet Scale was the first intelligence test, but was originally developed for children.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding IQ?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT TRUE...

Question 10

If a neuropsychological test is being used to identify brain a serious and progressive brain disorder that can be treated, then s/he would be MOST concerned about

Accepted Answer

In this scenario, identifying individuals with the disorder is crucial for treatment, so false negatives (indicating a lack of the disorder when it is actually present) would be the most concerning result. False positives (indicating the disorder when it is not actually present) could lead to unnecessary treatment, but this is likely a smaller concern compared to missing individuals who actually have the disorder. Specificity is also important to consider to ensure that the test is accurately identifying the targeted disorder. Face validity and administration time are not as critical in this situation.

Question 11

The most popular neuropsychological test battery is the

Accepted Answer

The Halstead-Reitan is considered the most comprehensive and widely-used neuropsychological test battery, commonly used for the evaluation of brain dysfunction and identification of specific patterns of strengths and weaknesses in cognitive functioning.

Question 12

Lisa is seeing a clinical psychologist, who has given her a psychological test in which she examines cards with ambiguous inkblots on them. Lisa is likely completing the

Accepted Answer

The Rorschach Inkblot Test is a psychological test in which individuals examine cards with ambiguous inkblots on them. The test is often used in clinical psychology and is intended to help reveal the individual's unconscious thoughts and feelings. The Thematic Apperception Test and Psychoanalytic Inkblot Test are also used in psychology, but they involve different methods of examining ambiguous stimuli. The Freudian Inkblot Test and Halstead-Reitan Battery are not commonly used psychological tests.

Question 13

Aside from his adult intelligence test, Wechsler also developed

Accepted Answer

Wechsler developed both the Wechsler Intelligence Test for Children (WISC) and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI), in addition to his adult intelligence tests.

Question 14

Projective tests generally have their roots in

Accepted Answer

Projective tests are based on psychoanalytic principles, which suggest that the unconscious mind can reveal itself through ambiguous stimuli. The idea behind projective tests is that when people are presented with ambiguous stimuli, their responses can reveal unconscious thoughts, feelings, and desires. This approach was first developed by psychoanalyst Hermann Rorschach, who created the famous Rorschach test. Other projective tests, such as the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) and the Draw-A-Person test, also have their roots in psychoanalytic theory.

Question 15

Heather is seeing a clinical psychologist, who has asked her to construct stories about cards depicting ambiguous social interactions. Heather is likely completing the

Accepted Answer

Constructing stories about ambiguous social interactions is a common task in the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). The TAT uses a series of cards, including some with ambiguous scenes, to reveal a person's underlying thoughts, attitudes, and patterns of behavior. The other options do not involve constructing stories about social interactions. The Ambiguous Circumstances Exam (ACE) and Sentence Completion Test focus on completing open-ended sentences. The Murray-Morgan Apperception Test (MMAT) uses cards with specific scenes and asks participants to describe what is happening. The Rorschach Inkblot Test involves interpreting inkblot patterns.

Question 16

The typical correlation between IQ scores and academic performance is in the range of

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that the typical correlation between IQ scores and academic performance is in the range of .50-.70. This means that there is a moderately strong positive relationship between IQ and academic performance, but it is important to note that other factors such as motivation, effort, and study habits also contribute to academic success.

Question 17

According to the text, the most widely used structured clinical interview is the

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The answer of According to the text, the most widely...

Question 18

Which of the following is not true of Binet's work, according to the text?

Accepted Answer

The text does not mention that Binet ever tested the hypothesis that intelligence has a hereditary aspect.

Question 19

The first widely accepted and successful test of intelligence was designed by __________ to predict __________.

Accepted Answer

Binet designed the first widely accepted and successful test of intelligence in 1905 to predict academic performance in French schoolchildren.

Question 20

Sir Francis Galton believed that intelligence could best be measured by studying __________, such as an attribute known later as __________.

Accepted Answer

Sir Francis Galton believed that intelligence could be measured by studying physiological abilities, an attribute he later referred to as sensory intelligence. He was one of the first scientists to propose this idea and conducted various tests to measure sensory acuity as a proxy for intelligence.

Quiz 4: Psychological Assessment and Research Methods