Different Assessment Tools

Question 1

Three tests for the ASSESSMENT OF STRESS

Answer 1

1. Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SSRS) - Holmes & Rahe, Retrospective
2. Assessment of Daily Experiences (ADE) - Stone & Neale
3. Bedford College Life Events and Difficulties Scedule (LEDS) - Semi-structured Interview

Question 2

Three types of PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS

Answer 2

1. Self -Report - MMPI
2. Projective Tests - Rorshach and TAT
3. Intelligence Tests - WAIS and WISC

Question 3

Individuals OBSERVE and RECORD their OWN behavior

Answer 3

Self-Observation and Self-Monitoring

Question 4

The collection of data in real time using DIARIES or PDAs

Answer 4

Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA)

Question 5

The act of observing one’s behavior may alter it.

Answer 5

Reactivity

Question 6

Identifies maladaptive thought patterns

Answer 6

Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS)

Question 7

Assesses immediate thoughts in specific situations

Answer 7

Articulated Thoughts in Simulated Situations (ATSS)

Question 8

Reveals structural abnormalities by detecting differences in TISSUE DENSITY

Answer 8

Computerized Axial Tomography (CT or CT Scan)

Question 9

Images reveal function as well as structure; measures blood flow in the brain

Answer 9

fMRI (Functional MRI)

Question 10

Assesses BRAIN FUNCTION

Answer 10

Positron Emission Tomogrpahy (PET Scan)

Question 11

Studies how brain abnormalities affect thinking, feeling and behavior

Answer 11

Neuropsychologist

Question 12

Reveal performance deficits that can indicate areas of brain malfunction

Answer 12

Neuropsychological Tests

Question 13

3 scopes of the HALSTEAD-REITAN Battery

Answer 13

1. Tactile Performance - Time
2. Tactile Performance - Memory
3. Speech Sounds Perception

Question 14

Assesses motor skills, tactile and kinesthetic skills, verbal and spatial skills, expressive and receptive speech, etc.

Answer 14

Luria-Nebraska Battery

Question 15

Study of bodily changes that accompany psychological characteristics or events

Answer 15

Psychophysiology

Question 16

Heart rate is measured by electrodes placed on the chest

Answer 16

Electrocardiogram (EKG)

Question 17

Sweat-Gland activity measured by electrodes placed on hand

Answer 17

Electrodermal Responding (Skin Conductance)

Question 18

Brain’s electrical activity measured by electrodes placed on the Scalp

Answer 18

Electroencephalogram (EEG)