Reading Quiz CH3

Question 1

Someone using the ________________ method of classification assumes clear and distinct differences among disorders, whereas the ______________ method allows for characteristics of disorders to be viewed on a continuum, in a less binary manner.
* classical categorical; dimensional
* dimensional; classical categorical
* classical categorical; idiographic
* idiographic; nomothetic

Answer 1

• classical categorical; dimensional

Question 2

Which measures brain structures but not brain function?
* SPECT
* fMRI
* PET scans
* MRI

Answer 2

• MRI

Question 3

Which of the following may be used to measure unconscious processes?
* Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
* Thematic Apperception Test
* Big Five Personality Test
* IQ Test

Answer 3

• Thematic Apperception Test

Question 4

Which of the following has the best temporal (time) resolution?
* MRI
* EEG
* CT scan
* PET scan

Answer 4

• EEG

Question 5

If we want to know what is unique about Amanda’s personality, culture, or life circumstances during a psychological assessment, we would use a/an _____________ strategy.
* idiographic
* pathologic
* nomothetic
* taxonomic

Answer 5

• idiographic

Question 6

Which of the following would NOT be assessed on a mental status exam?
* sensorium
* the subconscious
* facial expressions
* memory

Answer 6

• the subconscious

Question 7

Which of the following is assessed based on an empirical approach rather than a theoretical approach?
* The TAT
* The CAT
* The MMPI
* Rorschach Inkblot test

Answer 7

• The MMPI

Question 8

A researcher developed a measure of happiness and is now asking whether this measure does in fact measure a person’s true state of happiness. What is this researcher concerned about?
* generalizability
* replicability
* construct validity
* reliability

Answer 8

• construct validity

Question 9

Which of the following would NOT be measured on a neuropsychological evaluation?
* Spinal Reflexes
* Language skills
* Memory
* Attention

Answer 9

• Spinal Reflexes

Question 10

Which of the following was newly adapted in the DSM-5?
* the elimination of the distinction between organically and psychologically based disorders
* consideration of the whole individual as opposed to focusing narrowly on the disorder
* the use of dimensional assessments of severity or intensity for individual disorders
* the distinction between organically and psychologically based disorders

Answer 10

• the use of dimensional assessments of severity or intensity for individual disorders