Assessment and Diagnosis in Psychology: Quizzes and Practice Tests

Question 1

Which of the following is a psychological assessment technique that relies solely on the client's self-reported information?

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Self-report questionnaire

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Interview

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Observation

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Physiological measurement

Question 2

Which principle of psychological assessment prioritizes accuracy and freedom from bias?

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Objectivity

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Validity

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Reliability

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Utility

Question 3

Which type of psychological test is designed to provide insights into an individual's personality structure and dynamics?

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Projective test

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Intelligence test

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Personality inventory

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Neuropsychological test

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a widely used intelligence test?

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Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

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Rorschach Inkblot Test

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Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

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Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

Question 5

What is the primary goal of psychological diagnosis in clinical practice?

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Providing treatment recommendations

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Labeling individuals

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Predicting future behavior

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Conducting research

Question 6

What is the term for the process of combining information from various sources to gain a comprehensive understanding of a client?

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Case formulation

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Differential diagnosis

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Treatment planning

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Outcome evaluation

Question 7

Which ethical principle demands that researchers obtain informed consent from participants in psychological research?

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Respect for autonomy

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Beneficence

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Justice

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Non-maleficence

Question 8

Which assessment technique involves presenting ambiguous stimuli and asking the client to respond?

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Projective techniques

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Self-report measures

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Behavioural observations

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Physiological measures

Question 9

A key difference between psychological assessment and diagnosis is that:

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Assessment involves gathering information, while diagnosis involves interpreting and categorizing it.

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Assessment is more objective than diagnosis.

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Diagnosis is more reliable than assessment.

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Assessment is typically more time-consuming than diagnosis.

Question 10

The process of combining information from various sources to make a comprehensive assessment is called:

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Formulation

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Interpretation

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Diagnosis

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Evaluation

Question 11

In psychological assessment and diagnosis, what is a key ethical consideration?

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Obtaining informed consent from participants before assessment

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Using only standardized and validated assessment tools

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Avoiding subjective clinical judgment altogether

Question 12

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is primarily used for:

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Providing diagnostic criteria for mental disorders

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Assessing cognitive abilities

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Developing treatment plans

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Evaluating the effectiveness of therapy

Question 13

According to the Belmont Report, which ethical principle requires that individuals be fully informed about research procedures before participating?

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Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Justice

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Confidentiality

Question 14

Which technique is commonly used to assess personality traits?

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Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

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Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

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Stroop test

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Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

Question 15

The concept of malingering refers to:

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Intentionally exaggerating or faking symptoms

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Unconsciously reporting false symptoms

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Mistakenly reporting symptoms

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Avoiding assessment altogether

Question 16

The inter-rater reliability of an assessment measure refers to:

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The consistency of results between multiple raters

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The consistency of results over time

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The degree to which a measure correlates with other measures

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The extent to which a measure accurately predicts outcomes

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of psychological assessment?

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Subjectivity

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Objectivity

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Reliability

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Validity

Question 18

Which assessment technique involves observing an individual's behavior in a structured setting?

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Observational assessment

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Interview

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Self-report inventory

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Projective test

Question 19

Which ethical principle requires psychologists to obtain informed consent from individuals before conducting an assessment?

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Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Non-maleficence

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Justice

Question 20

Which of the following is a well-known example of a projective test?

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Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

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Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

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Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

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Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

Question 21

What is the primary goal of psychological assessment in clinical practice?

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To gain a comprehensive understanding of an individual's strengths and challenges

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To assign a diagnostic label to an individual

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To accurately predict an individual's future behavior

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To directly alter an individual's behavior

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-designed psychological test?

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Cultural bias

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Reliability

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Validity

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Standardization

Question 23

What is the key difference between a clinical interview and a structured interview?

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Clinical interviews are less structured and allow for more flexibility, while structured interviews adhere to a predetermined set of questions.

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Structured interviews are more time-consuming than clinical interviews.

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Clinical interviews are more likely to elicit subjective experiences, while structured interviews focus on objective data.

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There is no difference between a clinical interview and a structured interview.

Question 24

Which of the following is **not** a fundamental ethical principle in psychological assessment?

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Bias

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Informed consent

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Confidentiality

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Cultural sensitivity

Question 25

What is the **primary** purpose of a diagnostic interview?

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To gather information about a client's symptoms and history

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To establish a rapport with a client

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To provide treatment recommendations

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To assess a client's coping mechanisms

Question 26

Reliability, validity, and standardisation are **key principles** of:

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Psychological assessment

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Clinical diagnosis

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Therapeutic interventions

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Research methodology

Question 27

In psychology, a **symptom** is:

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Subjective and experienced by the individual

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Objective and observable by others

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A temporary condition

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A permanent condition

Question 28

Which of the following is an example of a **projective personality test**?

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Rorschach Inkblot Test

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Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

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Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

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Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

Question 29

A differential diagnosis is:

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Considers multiple possible explanations

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More definitive than a diagnosis

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Less specific than a diagnosis

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Does not require further evaluation

Question 30

Which of the following is **not** a common type of cognitive assessment?

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Personality testing

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Intelligence testing

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Neuropsychological assessment

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Memory testing

Question 31

The process of combining information from various sources to create a comprehensive understanding of an individual is known as:

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Case formulation

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Psychodiagnosis

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Assessment battery

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Psychological interview

Question 32

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is primarily used for:

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Providing diagnostic criteria for mental disorders

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Assessing cognitive abilities

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Measuring personality traits

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Planning treatment interventions

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a cognitive bias that can influence assessment results?

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Statistical error

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Confirmation bias

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Halo effect

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Cultural stereotypes

Question 34

Using multiple assessment methods simultaneously is known as:

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Triangulation

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Cross-validation

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Reliability analysis

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Validity analysis

Question 35

Which type of interview involves using predetermined questions and response options?

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Structured interview

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Semi-structured interview

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Unstructured interview

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Projective interview

Question 36

What is the main goal of psychological assessment in clinical psychology?

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Diagnosing mental health conditions

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Forecasting future actions

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Evaluating job performance

Question 37

Which assessment is specifically designed to measure personality traits?

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Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

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Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

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Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)

Question 38

Which method in psychological assessment is most effective in reducing potential biases arising from cultural differences?

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Employ culturally adapted assessment tools.

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Disregard cultural factors and focus solely on the individual's clinical presentation.

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Ask the client to self-identify their cultural affiliation.

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Use only standardized assessment tools that have been normed on a specific cultural group.

Question 39

The primary purpose of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is to:

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Provide standardized criteria for diagnosing mental disorders

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Assess personality traits

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Evaluate cognitive abilities

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Develop treatment plans

Question 40

Which of the following is a widely recognized example of a projective personality test?

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Rorschach Inkblot Test

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MMPI-2

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Stanford-Binet

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WAIS

Question 41

Validity in psychological assessment refers to the extent to which an assessment:

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Measures what it claims to measure

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Produces consistent results

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Is easy to administer

Question 42

A differential diagnosis in psychological assessment aims to:

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Distinguish between multiple potential diagnoses

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Confirm a single diagnosis with certainty

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Provide a comprehensive treatment plan

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Predict future treatment outcomes

Question 43

When interpreting assessment results, it is crucial to:

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Consider the individual's context and the limitations of the assessment

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Rely solely on statistical significance

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Focus exclusively on the highest scores

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Ignore qualitative data

Question 44

Standardized assessments in psychological assessment are typically characterized by:

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Administered and scored according to well-defined procedures

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Used exclusively in research settings

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Highly individualized and tailored to the specific client

Question 45

Which of the following statements does NOT reflect a core ethical principle of psychological assessment?

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Confidentiality can be breached if the client is deemed a risk to themselves or others.

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Informed consent is essential before any assessment takes place.

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Assessments should be conducted by qualified professionals.

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Assessment results should be interpreted and used responsibly.

Question 46

A clinical psychologist uses a structured interview to gather detailed information about a client's symptoms and personal history. This is an example of which type of assessment?

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Clinical interview

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Intelligence test

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Neuropsychological assessment

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Projective test

Question 47

A client scores high on an anxiety-measuring personality test, but they do not report any anxiety symptoms. This situation points to a potential issue with which aspect of the test?

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Validity

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Standardization

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Reliability

Question 48

According to the DSM-5, which of the following is a core diagnostic criterion for Major Depressive Disorder?

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Depressed mood for most of the day, nearly every day.

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Increased energy levels.

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Delusions of grandeur.

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Significant weight loss or gain.

Question 49

A client presents with both anxiety and depression symptoms.  The psychologist wants to determine if the anxiety is a primary or secondary symptom. This process is called:

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Differential diagnosis

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Case formulation

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Treatment planning

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Prognosis

Question 50

A psychologist is assessing a child suspected of having ADHD. Which of the following assessment tools is most commonly used for this purpose?

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Conners' Rating Scales

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Beck Depression Inventory

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MMPI-2

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Rorschach Inkblot Test

Question 51

A psychologist is evaluating a client's cognitive abilities. Which of these assessment methods would be most appropriate?

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Neuropsychological assessment

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Personality inventory

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Behavioral observation

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Self-report questionnaires

Question 52

A client is being assessed for a potential personality disorder. Which of the following assessment tools is commonly used in this context?

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Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2)

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Beck Anxiety Inventory

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Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

Question 53

The process of gathering information about a client's symptoms, history, and background to understand their current situation is known as:

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Assessment

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Treatment

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Prognosis

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Diagnosis

Question 54

A psychologist is providing feedback to a client after an assessment.  They explain the results clearly and avoid using technical jargon. This demonstrates the importance of:

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Clear communication

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Cultural sensitivity

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Informed consent

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Confidentiality