Deck 20: Diagnostic Testing: Clinical Applications

Question 1

The primary classification of mental disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (fourth edition) is based on

A) Axes I and II
B) Axes II and III
C) Axes III and IV
D) Axes IV and V

Answer 1

A

Question 2

MMPI scores of _______ , which are ________ standard deviations above the mean, are considered to have possible clinical significance.

A) 60; 2
B) 70; 3
C) 70; 2
D) 60; 1

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Interpretation of MMPI scores is most meaningful when

A) scores are examined individually
B) scores are examined in large clusters
C) the lowest scores are made into profiles
D) a few high scores are used to make a profile

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The most likely explanation for the widespread scatter in subtest scores on tests such as the WISC is

A) lack of ability
B) some clinical disorder
C) low levels of subtest reliability
D) incorrect scoring

Question 5

________ is an affective disorder usually characterized by sadness, feelings of lack of worth, and loss of energy or interest.

A) Hypochondriasis
B) Depression
C) Hysteria
D) Psychopathology

Question 6

The Elaboration Phase of the Hutt adaptation of the Bender-Gestalt involves

A) copying freehand the standard set of Bender-Gestalt figures
B) modifying one's original drawings to make them "more pleasing"
C) telling the examiner what each figure reminds the examinee of
D) increasing the specifics of what each figure reminds the examinee of

Question 7

The MMPI provides several scales to aid in interpretation of the test. The scale made up of a set of extremely infrequent responses which may indicate a careless
Response pattern is the _______.

A) validity score
B) correction score
C) lie score
D) social introversion score

Question 8

The MMPI is

A) used too frequently
B) not used to the fullest
C) outdated
D) all of the above

Question 9

A major change in the DSM-IV over earlier editions is that

A) neuroses and psychoses are now differentiated from one another
B) there is no longer any attempt to distinguish "organic" from "non-organic" syndromes
C) social influences are not considered
D) all of the above

Question 10

The Bender-Gestalt is most useful in diagnosing

A) neurotic disorders
B) schizophrenia
C) depression
D) organic dysfunction

Question 11

________ is a disorder characterized by lack of connection between affect and cognition.

A) Psychasthenia
B) Paranoia
C) Schizophrenia
D) Hypomania

Question 12

DSM-IV is essentially a

A) psychological taxonomy
B) physical taxonomy
C) mental taxonomy
D) medical taxonomy

Question 13

Hypochondriasis, hysteria, schizophrenia, and hypomania are examples of

A) clinical scales
B) depression scales
C) neurotic scales
D) psychopathic scales

Question 14

The Bender-Gestalt is characterized by

A) judgmental scoring
B) objective scoring
C) eight clinical scales
D) all of the above

Question 15

The test which is basically a picture-copying test is the

A) Clinical MMPI scales
B) MMPI-2
C) Bender-Gestalt
D) Halstead-Reiten scale

Question 16

Compared to the MMPI, scoring on the Bender-Gestalt is

A) more subjective
B) harder to interpret
C) more time-consuming
D) all of the above

Question 17

The most serious criticism of DSM-IV is that

A) there are not enough diagnostic categories
B) there is no utility in psychological diagnosis
C) it takes into account "comorbidity" in diagnosis
D) it continues to rely on a categorical system of diagnosis

Question 18

Differential diagnosis of psychopathology are useful only if

A) differential treatment is effective
B) actual differences do exist
C) people accept their diagnosis
D) all of the above

Question 19

The more subtests one gives,

A) the lower the reliability
B) the greater the likelihood of chance differences
C) the less accurate the measurement
D) all of the above

Question 20

Computerized scoring of the MMPI provides the advantage of

A) allowing for consistent application of complex scoring rules
B) allowing for integration of vast amounts of data
C) being less expense
D) all of the above

Question 21

Unlike most other testing applications, neuropsychological tests are sometimes most useful when administered in

A) a group setting
B) noisy or distracting conditions
C) combination with other tests
D) a set sequence that is held constant over examinees

Question 22

Research on tests such as the Rorschach, the Thematic Apperception Test, and the Draw-a-Person Test among others, indicates that these tests, as typically used in
Clinical practice,

A) are not valid measures
B) are valid for individual clinicians who find them useful
C) contribute to the usefulness of clinical diagnoses
D) contribute to the accuracy of clinical diagnoses

Question 23

One of the most psychometrically sophisticated instruments commonly used for neuropsychological assessment is the

A) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
B) Wechsler Memory Scale-Revised
C) Bender-Gestalt
D) Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery

Question 24

The 7-Minute Screen is useful for

A) diagnosing schizophrenia
B) making initial diagnoses of learning disorders
C) making initial diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease
D) identifying psychomotor coordination difficulties