Quiz Library(14) Assessment of abnormal behavior
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Concepts covered:psychological assessment, clinical diagnosis, interview techniques, psychological tests, observation methods
The video discusses psychological assessment, emphasizing the importance of collecting, organizing, and interpreting information to diagnose and predict future behavior. It highlights various assessment techniques, including interviews, psychological tests, and observations, while addressing potential biases and practical challenges in the assessment process.
Table of Contents1.Understanding Psychological Assessment: Techniques and Challenges2.Standardized Psychological Testing and the Psychometric Approach3.Exploring Projective and Objective Psychological Tests4.Psychological Testing: EEGs, MRIs, and Observational Methods
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Understanding Psychological Assessment: Techniques and Challenges
Concepts covered:psychological assessment, clinical diagnosis, interview techniques, Mental Status exam, biases in assessment
The chapter discusses psychological assessment, emphasizing its role in collecting, organizing, and interpreting information to diagnose and predict future behavior. It highlights the importance of ongoing assessment, potential issues such as biases and resource limitations, and describes methods like interviews and Mental Status exams to evaluate various aspects of a person's mental state.
Question 1
Psychological assessment predicts future behavior based on current functioning.
Question 2
What can lead to inaccurate assessment results?
Question 3
A Mental Status exam assesses an individual's general appearance and _____ process.
Question 4
CASE STUDY: A psychologist is conducting an assessment for a new client who has been referred for anxiety issues. The psychologist decides to use a structured interview to gather information about the client's symptoms, personality, and cognitive functioning.
Identify the incorrect assessment technique used.
Question 5
CASE STUDY: A psychologist is limited by time and resources but needs to assess a client thoroughly. The psychologist considers using a Mental Status Exam for a quick evaluation.
Select three correct components of a Mental Status Exam.
Question 6
Assessment is an ongoing process, not a one-time event.
Question 7
What is the primary goal of psychological assessment?
Question 8
Assessment should be conducted _____ to account for changes in the individual's situation.
Question 9
CASE STUDY: A psychologist is aware of personal biases that might affect the interpretation of assessment results. The psychologist seeks to minimize these biases during the assessment process.
What should the psychologist recommend to minimize biases?
Question 10
Limited resources never affect the quality of psychological assessments.
Question 11
What should be assessed in a Mental Status exam?
Question 12
Errors in interviewing may lead to _____ results.
Question 13
CASE STUDY: During a follow-up session, a psychologist notices changes in a client's behavior and mood. The psychologist decides to reassess the client to update the clinical diagnosis.
What should the psychologist do next?
Question 14
Interview errors can lead to inaccurate psychological assessments.
Question 15
What is a Mental Status exam used for?
Question 16
Pragmatic considerations in assessment include limited _____ and resources.
Question 17
Mental Status exams assess general appearance and mood.
Question 18
Why is ongoing assessment important in clinical settings?
Question 19
The goal of psychological assessment is to collect, organize, and _____ information.
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Standardized Psychological Testing and the Psychometric Approach
Concepts covered:psychological tests, standardization, psychometric approach, intelligence testing, Wechsler scales
The chapter discusses the use of standardized psychological tests as a method of assessment, highlighting their ability to minimize bias and focus on the test taker's attributes. It also explores the psychometric approach, which examines stable traits like the Big Five personality dimensions, and details intelligence testing using scales such as the Wechsler and Stanford-Binet, which measure various cognitive abilities.
Question 20
Standardized tests minimize bias in result interpretation.
Question 21
How do psychometric approaches assess personality traits?
Question 22
The Wechsler scales measure intelligence using tasks like _____ assembly.
Question 23
CASE STUDY: A psychologist is evaluating a client's personality traits using the Big Five model. The client is curious about how these traits are measured and what they indicate.
What should the psychologist explain to the client?
Question 24
CASE STUDY: A research team is studying the impact of environmental factors on intelligence test scores. They are using the Stanford-Binet test to gather data from various demographics.
Select three factors affecting test scores.
Question 25
Psychometric approach assumes traits exist in differing degrees.
Question 26
What do Wechsler scales primarily measure?
Question 27
Standardized tests ensure results are due to _____, not external factors.
Question 28
CASE STUDY: A company is implementing a new employee assessment program using standardized psychological tests. The HR team is tasked with ensuring the tests are administered fairly and consistently across all departments.
What should the HR team prioritize?
Question 29
Wechsler scales measure intelligence through various subscales.
Question 30
What is the main advantage of standardized psychological tests?
Question 31
The Big Five personality traits include _____ and extraversion.
Question 32
Intelligence tests can include tasks like block assembly.
Question 33
Why are intelligence tests normed?
Question 34
The psychometric approach assumes traits exist in _____ in everyone.
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Exploring Projective and Objective Psychological Tests
Concepts covered:projective tests, Rorschach test, Thematic Apperception Test, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, social desirability bias
The chapter discusses projective personality tests, such as the Rorschach and Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), which use ambiguous stimuli to reveal a client's unconscious thoughts and conflicts. It also covers objective tests like the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), highlighting their standardized nature but also their limitations, such as fixed responses and social desirability bias.
Question 35
Projective tests reveal unconscious thoughts through ambiguous stimuli.
Question 36
How does the MMPI assess personality?
Question 37
Social desirability can affect the _____ of psychological test responses.
Question 38
CASE STUDY: A therapist uses a Rorschach test to understand a client's fears.
Identify the incorrect application of projective tests.
Question 39
The MMPI is a standardized self-report personality inventory.
Question 40
What is a limitation of standardized psychological tests?
Question 41
The Thematic Apperception Test involves creating stories from _____ situations.
Question 42
CASE STUDY: A psychologist administers the MMPI to assess a client's mental health.
Identify the incorrect application of MMPI results.
Question 43
Sentence completion tests use predetermined scoring criteria.
Question 44
What insight does the TAT provide?
Question 45
The MMPI is a _____ personality inventory with 567 questions.
Question 46
Social desirability can affect responses in standardized tests.
Question 47
How do clients respond in a Rorschach test?
Question 48
The Rorschach test uses _____ stimuli to reveal unconscious thoughts.
Question 49
The TAT uses fixed responses like true or false.
Question 50
What is the purpose of projective personality tests?
Question 51
A limitation of standardized tests is the fixed number of _____ responses.
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Psychological Testing: EEGs, MRIs, and Observational Methods
Concepts covered:psychological tests, EEG, MRI, naturalistic observation, controlled observation
The chapter discusses various psychological tests, including laboratory tests like EEGs and MRIs, which help detect brain abnormalities that may influence behavior. It also covers observational methods, highlighting the pros and cons of naturalistic versus controlled settings in assessing client behavior.
Question 52
EEG can indicate brain tumors through wave abnormalities.
Question 53
Why might behavior change in controlled settings?
Question 54
CASE STUDY: A psychologist is using EEG to assess a patient's abnormal behavior.
Identify the incorrect application of EEG results.
Question 55
Naturalistic observation can provide typical behavior insights.
Question 56
How does an MRI produce brain images?
Question 57
Naturalistic observation provides a better picture of _____ behavior.
Question 58
CASE STUDY: A patient undergoes an MRI to check for brain abnormalities.
Identify the incorrect MRI application.
Question 59
Controlled settings always prevent behavior changes in clients.
Question 60
What does an EEG measure in the brain?
Question 61
In a controlled setting, clients often _____ their behavior.
Question 62
MRI uses magnets and radio waves for brain imaging.
Question 63
What is a benefit of naturalistic observation?
Question 64
An EEG measures brain waves to detect _____ in the brain.

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