Question 1

The MAC was a scale derived from the MMPI that was constructed to aid in differentiating

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The MAC was created to distinguish between alcoholic and non-alcoholic patients, based on their responses to items on the MMPI.

Question 2

The legal term mens rea refers to one's

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Mens rea refers to the mental state or intention behind a wrongful act, and is often referred to as a "guilty mind." It is a necessary element in many criminal offenses, as it must be established that the defendant had the requisite level of intent to commit the crime in order to prove guilt.

Question 3

An interview technique that is similar to the hypnotic interview entails

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Focused meditation involves guiding the interviewee into a relaxed and focused state, much like hypnosis. This technique can be used to enhance memory recall and encourage open communication. Collaborative evaluation and insightful recollection are not related to hypnotic interview techniques.

Question 4

The biopsychosocial approach to assessment could BEST be described as

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The biopsychosocial approach involves a multidisciplinary approach to assessment, which considers biological, psychological, and social factors that may be contributing to an individual's presenting issue. While the approach may be used with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, it is not limited to multicultural issues. The approach is not exclusively psychoanalytic, as it integrates a range of theoretical perspectives. Therefore, the best answer is B, multidisciplinary.

Question 5

A mental status examination may be administered to

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A mental status examination is a comprehensive assessment that screens for intellectual, emotional, and neurological deficits, assesses thought content and thought processes, and determines whether an individual is oriented "times three" (to person, place, and time). Therefore, all of the given options are accurate.

Question 6

Culturally sensitive psychological assessment

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Culturally sensitive psychological assessment should consider cultural issues in all aspects of the evaluation, including differential diagnosis and evaluating suicidal potential. This approach ensures that the assessment is culturally appropriate and relevant to the client's unique cultural background.

Question 7

Many measures may be used to evaluate competency to stand trial.Which of the following is NOT such a measure?

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The RCRAS (Rogers Criminal Responsibility Assessment Scales) is used to assess criminal responsibility, not competency to stand trial. The other measures (ECST-R, MacCAT-CA, and FIT) are used to evaluate competency to stand trial.

Question 8

A culturally sensitive psychological assessment includes sensitivity to

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A culturally sensitive psychological assessment must take into account multiple factors, including the individual's acculturation and language abilities, their cultural values and worldview, and their personal identity. Neglecting any of these factors can lead to inaccurate or incomplete assessments and potentially harm the individual being assessed. Therefore, the best choice is D, as all these factors should be considered in a culturally sensitive psychological assessment.

Question 9

Biopsychosocial assessment was likened by your textbook authors to

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Question 10

Which of the following would NOT typically be assessed in a routine mental status examination?

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All of these elements (short-term memory, memory for one's own name, and memory for who is currently serving as President) can be part of a routine mental status examination to assess different aspects of cognitive function and orientation.

Question 11

The psychiatrist and philosopher Karl Jaspers wrote that "there is no sharp line to be drawn between different types,nor between what is healthy and what is not." This quote was a reference to a potential problem with

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Jaspers' quote speaks to the limitations of a categorical approach to diagnosing mental illness, which assumes clear-cut distinctions between diagnosis types and healthy vs. unhealthy states. Instead, he argues for a more nuanced, dimensional approach that acknowledges the complexity and overlap in symptoms and traits.

Question 12

An interview procedure similar to a hypnotic interview but without the hypnotic induction is

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The cognitive interview is a method used to enhance recall of information from witnesses and victims about a crime without using hypnotic induction. It involves various techniques, such as asking witnesses to recall the event in different orders or from different perspectives, to improve the quantity and quality of information retrieved.

Question 13

Competence to stand trial has largely to do with understanding the charges against the defendant and being able to assist in one's own defense.The "understand and assist" requirement is an extension of the constitutional prohibition against trial

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The "understand and assist" requirement ensures that a defendant is mentally competent to participate in their trial, which aligns with the constitutional prohibition against trial in absentia, meaning trying someone in their absence. This ensures the defendant's right to be present and participate in their defense.

Question 14

What is commonly referred to as profiling is referred to by the FBI as

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The FBI refers to profiling as criminal investigative analysis.

Question 15

As discussed in Chapter 13 of your text,case history data was used to support the view that

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Question 16

A type of interview in which the interviewee is given wide latitude to interact with the interviewer is called a

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A collaborative interview allows for more interaction between the interviewee and the interviewer, with the interviewee being given the opportunity to contribute their own ideas and opinions. This type of interview is often used in research settings or for specialized interviews with experts in a particular field. The other options are not applicable, as a hypnotic interview typically involves inducing a hypnotic state in the interviewee, an elaborative interview involves elaborating on or explaining a particular topic, and a structured interview involves asking a set of pre-determined questions in a specific order.

Question 17

Who is the person credited with having coined the term Barnum effect?

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Question 18

The most widely used test to measure the severity of depression is

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The most widely used test to measure the severity of depression is the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), which assesses the presence and severity of depressive symptoms. The other tests listed (MMPI, MCMI-III, SADS) may assess depression as well as other mental health conditions, but they are not specifically designed to measure the severity of depression.

Question 19

At the core of profiling is the assumption that perpetrators of serial crimes leave at their crime scenes

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Profiling, especially in the context of serial crimes, relies on the assumption that perpetrators leave behind psychological evidence. This includes patterns of behavior, decision-making processes, and other clues that can give insight into the perpetrator's mindset and motives, aiding in their identification and capture. Physical evidence is also crucial in criminal investigations, but the term "profiling" specifically refers to the analysis of psychological patterns.

Question 20

The current version of the DSM is a diagnostic system that is used by psychologists and other mental health professionals

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The DSM is primarily used by mental health professionals to diagnose patients, but it is also used for insurance reimbursement purposes and in research. Therefore, all of these options are correct.

Quiz 13: Clinical and Counseling Assessment