Question 1

A culturally sensitive psychological assessment includes sensitivity to

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A)   acculturation and language.
B)   values and worldview.
C)   personal identity.
D)   All of these

Question 2

Many measures may be used to evaluate competency to stand trial.Which of the following is NOT such a measure?

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A)   the RCRAS
B)   the ECST-R
C)   the MacCAT-CA
D)   the FIT

Question 3

The legal term mens rea refers to one's

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A)   "lack of awareness."
B)   "clean slate."
C)   "pureness of motives."
D)   "guilty mind."

Question 4

When it comes to child custody,the courts have recognized that the best interest of the child is typically best served by awarding custody to

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A)   the mother.
B)   the father.
C)   the mother or the father.
D)   Angelina Jolie.

Question 5

A mental status examination may be administered to

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A)   screen for intellectual, emotional, and neurological deficits.
B)   assess thought content and thought processes.
C)   assess whether an individual is oriented "times three."
D)   All of these

Question 6

According to Wakefield,disorders result from

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A)   environmental factors.
B)   a breakdown of internal mechanisms.
C)   an interaction between internal mechanisms and the environment.
D)   the interaction of forces that are yet to be determined.

Question 7

According to the social rank theory of depression,someone who is depressed

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A)   is less likely to compete for resources and status.
B)   is likely to be both anxious and depressed.
C)   is likely to be preoccupied with others who are perceived as more powerful.
D)   All of these

Question 8

Competence to stand trial has largely to do with understanding the charges against the defendant and being able to assist in one's own defense.The "understand and assist" requirement is an extension of the constitutional prohibition against trial

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A)   a posteriori.
B)   nolo contendere.
C)   in absentia.
D)   mens rea.

Question 9

A phenomenon similar to the Barnum effect is BEST evident in which of the following?

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A)   the headlines of tabloid newspapers
B)   crossword puzzles
C)   birthday cards with events from the year in which one was born
D)   horoscopes

Question 10

Dr.Marks wishes to conduct a research study having to do with the private lives and thoughts of substance abusers.Which ethical issue is MOST relevant for Dr.Marks to keep in mind?

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A)   the issue characterized by the phrase, "First, do no harm"
B)   the issue of informed consent
C)   the issue of right to treatment
D)   the issue of cultural sensitivity

Question 11

What impact has managed care had on clinical practice?

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A)   it has had little impact on demand for psychological testing
B)   it has had the effect of reducing the number of psychological tests administered
C)   it has increased the number of practitioners who wish to practice in a managed care environment
D)   demand for assessment services has increased due to increased insurance reimbursement for such services

Question 12

It is recommended that the BDI-II be used with other tests such as the MMPI-2-RF because

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A)   the BDI-II items are now dated and the MMPI-2-RF was published in 2008.
B)   The poor discriminant validity of the BDI-II makes use with another scale advisable.
C)   The BDI-II items are easily faked and there are no validity scales on the test.
D)   The BDI-II items lack cultural sensitivity.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a category listed in your textbook in the description of a mental status examination?

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A)   sensorium
B)   socioeconomic status
C)   memory
D)   appearance

Question 14

Which of the following is the most common reason for psychiatric hospitalization?

Accepted Answer

A)   anxiety
B)   depression
C)   attention deficit disorder
D)   schizophrenia

Question 15

One difference between the MacAndrew Alcohol Scale-Revised (MAC-R) and The Addiction Acknowledgment Scale (AAS) is that the

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A)   AAS requires hand-scoring by the examiner, the MAC-R does not.
B)   MAC-R was validated with college students, the AAS was not.
C)   AAS has more face validity than the MAC-R.
D)   MAC-R is a self-report measure and the AAS is not.

Question 16

A group of personality tests administered to a client is referred to as a

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A)   personality test battery.
B)   personality mix.
C)   personality re-mix.
D)   specific battery.

Question 17

In which type of interview would the interviewee most likely be encouraged to shift his or her perspective and describe events from the viewpoint of the person who committed A crime?

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A)   stress
B)   mental status
C)   hypnotic
D)   cognitive

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The legal term mens rea refers to one's

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Which of the following is NOT a category listed in your textbook in the description of a mental status examination?

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In which type of interview would the interviewee most likely be encouraged to shift his or her perspective and describe events from the viewpoint of the person who committed A crime?

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A mental status examination may be administered to

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Competence to stand trial has largely to do with understanding the charges against the defendant and being able to assist in one's own defense.The "understand and assist" requirement is an extension of the constitutional prohibition against trial

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When it comes to child custody,the courts have recognized that the best interest of the child is typically best served by awarding custody to

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It is recommended that the BDI-II be used with other tests such as the MMPI-2-RF because

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Which of the following is the most common reason for psychiatric hospitalization?

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According to Wakefield,disorders result from

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What impact has managed care had on clinical practice?

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A group of personality tests administered to a client is referred to as a

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A phenomenon similar to the Barnum effect is BEST evident in which of the following?

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A culturally sensitive psychological assessment includes sensitivity to

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Many measures may be used to evaluate competency to stand trial.Which of the following is NOT such a measure?

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According to the social rank theory of depression,someone who is depressed

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Dr.Marks wishes to conduct a research study having to do with the private lives and thoughts of substance abusers.Which ethical issue is MOST relevant for Dr.Marks to keep in mind?

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One difference between the MacAndrew Alcohol Scale-Revised (MAC-R) and The Addiction Acknowledgment Scale (AAS) is that the

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Which of the following is NOT a category listed in your textbook in the description of a mental status examination?

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Competence to stand trial has largely to do with understanding the charges against the defendant and being able to assist in one's own defense.The "understand and assist" requirement is an extension of the constitutional prohibition against trial

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When it comes to child custody,the courts have recognized that the best interest of the child is typically best served by awarding custody to

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It is recommended that the BDI-II be used with other tests such as the MMPI-2-RF because

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Which of the following is the most common reason for psychiatric hospitalization?

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A group of personality tests administered to a client is referred to as a

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