PYC4805 ASSIGNMENT 2 COMPLETE ANSWERS
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Section 1: Psychological Assessment & Diagnosis
1. What is the primary purpose of a clinical assessment?
A) To assign a permanent label to the client
B) To gather information to understand the client's problems and guide treatment
C) To provide immediate therapy
D) To satisfy insurance company requirements
Answer: B
2. Which axis in the DSM-IV-TR multiaxial system was used for reporting general medical
conditions?
A) Axis I
B) Axis II
C) Axis III
D) Axis IV
Answer: C
,3. A test's consistency in measuring what it is supposed to measure is known as:
A) Validity
B) Reliability
C) Standardization
D) Norming
Answer: B
4. What is a key criticism of projective tests, such as the Rorschach Inkblot Test?
A) They are too expensive.
B) They have questionable reliability and validity.
C) They are only for children.
D) They are too brief.
Answer: B
5. The process of establishing specific norms and procedures for a test is called:
A) Validation
B) Reliability analysis
C) Standardization
D) Interpretation
Answer: C
6. Which of the following is a key feature of a Major Depressive Episode?
A) Elevated, expansive mood
B) Pressured speech
,C) Depressed mood or loss of interest/pleasure for at least two weeks
D) Presence of manic symptoms
Answer: C
7. In the context of diagnosis, what does "comorbidity" mean?
A) The death rate associated with a disorder.
B) The presence of two or more disorders in the same individual.
C) The initial onset of a disorder.
D) The genetic component of a disorder.
Answer: B
8. The MMPI-2 is an example of what type of personality test?
A) Projective
B) Self-report inventory
C) Performance-based
D) Intelligence test
Answer: B
9. A clinician who observes a client in their natural environment (e.g., at home) is using
which assessment method?
A) Structured Interview
B) Naturalistic Observation
C) Neuropsychological Testing
D) Self-Monitoring
, Answer: B
10. What is the main goal of a mental status exam?
A) To provide a long-term prognosis
B) To assess a client's current cognitive, affective, and behavioral functioning
C) To assign a definitive DSM-5 diagnosis
D) To conduct a full psychological history
Answer: B
Section 2: Psychotherapeutic Approaches & Interventions
11. Which therapeutic approach focuses on changing maladaptive thought patterns?
A) Psychodynamic Therapy
B) Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
C) Person-Centered Therapy
D) Systemic Therapy
Answer: B
12. Who is the founder of Person-Centered Therapy?
A) Sigmund Freud
B) Aaron Beck
C) Carl Rogers
D) B.F. Skinner
Answer: C
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Section 1: Psychological Assessment & Diagnosis
1. What is the primary purpose of a clinical assessment?
A) To assign a permanent label to the client
B) To gather information to understand the client's problems and guide treatment
C) To provide immediate therapy
D) To satisfy insurance company requirements
Answer: B
2. Which axis in the DSM-IV-TR multiaxial system was used for reporting general medical
conditions?
A) Axis I
B) Axis II
C) Axis III
D) Axis IV
Answer: C
,3. A test's consistency in measuring what it is supposed to measure is known as:
A) Validity
B) Reliability
C) Standardization
D) Norming
Answer: B
4. What is a key criticism of projective tests, such as the Rorschach Inkblot Test?
A) They are too expensive.
B) They have questionable reliability and validity.
C) They are only for children.
D) They are too brief.
Answer: B
5. The process of establishing specific norms and procedures for a test is called:
A) Validation
B) Reliability analysis
C) Standardization
D) Interpretation
Answer: C
6. Which of the following is a key feature of a Major Depressive Episode?
A) Elevated, expansive mood
B) Pressured speech
,C) Depressed mood or loss of interest/pleasure for at least two weeks
D) Presence of manic symptoms
Answer: C
7. In the context of diagnosis, what does "comorbidity" mean?
A) The death rate associated with a disorder.
B) The presence of two or more disorders in the same individual.
C) The initial onset of a disorder.
D) The genetic component of a disorder.
Answer: B
8. The MMPI-2 is an example of what type of personality test?
A) Projective
B) Self-report inventory
C) Performance-based
D) Intelligence test
Answer: B
9. A clinician who observes a client in their natural environment (e.g., at home) is using
which assessment method?
A) Structured Interview
B) Naturalistic Observation
C) Neuropsychological Testing
D) Self-Monitoring
, Answer: B
10. What is the main goal of a mental status exam?
A) To provide a long-term prognosis
B) To assess a client's current cognitive, affective, and behavioral functioning
C) To assign a definitive DSM-5 diagnosis
D) To conduct a full psychological history
Answer: B
Section 2: Psychotherapeutic Approaches & Interventions
11. Which therapeutic approach focuses on changing maladaptive thought patterns?
A) Psychodynamic Therapy
B) Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
C) Person-Centered Therapy
D) Systemic Therapy
Answer: B
12. Who is the founder of Person-Centered Therapy?
A) Sigmund Freud
B) Aaron Beck
C) Carl Rogers
D) B.F. Skinner
Answer: C
