FSU ~ CLP3305 Exam 2 (Clinical/Counseling) || Error-free Answers
100%.
Chapter 6 Learning Objectives
What is reliability? correct answers The extent to which an assessment technique yields
consistent, repeatable results
Explain the different type of reliability; Inter-rater, correct answers Inter-rater Reliability:
-Consistency of results across different administrators
-At least 2 rates evaluate a patient independently & see agreement on the results of the
assessment
- Two docs in different hospitals get same results
Explain the different type of reliability; test-retest? correct answers Test-Retest:
-Consistency of results across multiple administrations at different times
-Consistency of scores/results across time
- Doc gets same results in jan and may.
What is validity? correct answers How well the assessment measures what it intends to measure
Explain the different type of validity; content, correct answers Content:
-The extent to which the assessment has content appropriate for what is being measured
-Does assessment measure all aspects of the construct being measured
Example, does a test have all questions discussed from the lectures?
Explain the different type of validity; descriminant, correct answers Discriminant:
,-The extent to which the measure is NOT highly correlated with assessments that measure
something else.
-Example:
Create narcissism questionnaire
Evaluate discriminant validity with self-esteem
Self-esteem & narcissism theoretically different
Look at correlation (r= .31)
Related, yet distinct
If there is a negative correlation with something its compared to it has discriminant validity.
Example, if 5 q's about conservative and 1 liberal, that one answer must be negatively correlated
to the other 5.
Explain the different type of validity; criterion-related? correct answers Criterion-related...
-Predictive:
Significally correlated with a FUTURE event, does it predict?
Example:
SAT score & first year college GPA
If SAT is a valid measure, it should predict this
Strongly correlation (e.g., r= .81)
(Picture is predictive validity)
,-Concurrent:
Is correlated with independent measures of the SAME thing
Example:
Create a new alcohol abuse diagnostic interview
Look at relationship with established alcohol abuse questionnaire
Strong correlation (e.g., r= .72)
(kind of opposite of discriminant validity)
How can something be reliable but not valid? correct answers Consistently get the same results
How are reliability and validity related? correct answers A test can be reliable, meaning that the
test-takers will get the same score no matter when or where they take it, within reason of course.
But that doesn't mean that it is valid or measuring what it is supposed to measure.
Reliability is necessary for validity but not sufficient. (You can consistently measure the wrong
this).
Explain Assessment in Clinical Psychology correct answers Definition and Purpose:
-Gather information
-Conceptualize the problem & suggest a solution
-Better understand the client
-Evaluate change & progress
-Our ability to treat a psychological problem depends on our ability to define the problem.
, What is a referral, and how does it impact assessment? correct answers A referral is Where to
start...
The reason the client is seeking treatment/testing
The reason the client was referred by someone else
How to address the referral...
Not standardized
Depends on the clinician's theoretical orientation
Referral is the act of officially sending someone to a person or authority that is qualified to deal
with them. A referral is an instance of this. Legal Aid can often provide referral to other types of
agencies. [ + to] Ask your doctor for a referral to a clinical psychologist.
Impacts assessment as they are more qualified so the client gets what they need.
What is an interview? What are the essentials and techniques that should be kept in mind when
conducting an interview? correct answers An interview is: the Most common assessment tool
it is: An interaction with a goal in mind
-Elicit information, beliefs, attitudes
Essentials & Techniques:
-Physical arrangements
Confidentiality... Important for cliants to feel like what they are gonna say is confidential... dont
want a room with poeple walking in and out. Quiet area.
100%.
Chapter 6 Learning Objectives
What is reliability? correct answers The extent to which an assessment technique yields
consistent, repeatable results
Explain the different type of reliability; Inter-rater, correct answers Inter-rater Reliability:
-Consistency of results across different administrators
-At least 2 rates evaluate a patient independently & see agreement on the results of the
assessment
- Two docs in different hospitals get same results
Explain the different type of reliability; test-retest? correct answers Test-Retest:
-Consistency of results across multiple administrations at different times
-Consistency of scores/results across time
- Doc gets same results in jan and may.
What is validity? correct answers How well the assessment measures what it intends to measure
Explain the different type of validity; content, correct answers Content:
-The extent to which the assessment has content appropriate for what is being measured
-Does assessment measure all aspects of the construct being measured
Example, does a test have all questions discussed from the lectures?
Explain the different type of validity; descriminant, correct answers Discriminant:
,-The extent to which the measure is NOT highly correlated with assessments that measure
something else.
-Example:
Create narcissism questionnaire
Evaluate discriminant validity with self-esteem
Self-esteem & narcissism theoretically different
Look at correlation (r= .31)
Related, yet distinct
If there is a negative correlation with something its compared to it has discriminant validity.
Example, if 5 q's about conservative and 1 liberal, that one answer must be negatively correlated
to the other 5.
Explain the different type of validity; criterion-related? correct answers Criterion-related...
-Predictive:
Significally correlated with a FUTURE event, does it predict?
Example:
SAT score & first year college GPA
If SAT is a valid measure, it should predict this
Strongly correlation (e.g., r= .81)
(Picture is predictive validity)
,-Concurrent:
Is correlated with independent measures of the SAME thing
Example:
Create a new alcohol abuse diagnostic interview
Look at relationship with established alcohol abuse questionnaire
Strong correlation (e.g., r= .72)
(kind of opposite of discriminant validity)
How can something be reliable but not valid? correct answers Consistently get the same results
How are reliability and validity related? correct answers A test can be reliable, meaning that the
test-takers will get the same score no matter when or where they take it, within reason of course.
But that doesn't mean that it is valid or measuring what it is supposed to measure.
Reliability is necessary for validity but not sufficient. (You can consistently measure the wrong
this).
Explain Assessment in Clinical Psychology correct answers Definition and Purpose:
-Gather information
-Conceptualize the problem & suggest a solution
-Better understand the client
-Evaluate change & progress
-Our ability to treat a psychological problem depends on our ability to define the problem.
, What is a referral, and how does it impact assessment? correct answers A referral is Where to
start...
The reason the client is seeking treatment/testing
The reason the client was referred by someone else
How to address the referral...
Not standardized
Depends on the clinician's theoretical orientation
Referral is the act of officially sending someone to a person or authority that is qualified to deal
with them. A referral is an instance of this. Legal Aid can often provide referral to other types of
agencies. [ + to] Ask your doctor for a referral to a clinical psychologist.
Impacts assessment as they are more qualified so the client gets what they need.
What is an interview? What are the essentials and techniques that should be kept in mind when
conducting an interview? correct answers An interview is: the Most common assessment tool
it is: An interaction with a goal in mind
-Elicit information, beliefs, attitudes
Essentials & Techniques:
-Physical arrangements
Confidentiality... Important for cliants to feel like what they are gonna say is confidential... dont
want a room with poeple walking in and out. Quiet area.
