Testing and Diagnosis

Within psychology, the term "abnormal" refers to...

• behavior within a cultural or societal boundary

• behavior that is statistically standard

• behavior that deviates from the norm

• behavior that does not impair social functioning

Which of the following is NOT one of APA's four criteria for defining a psychological disorder?

• Statistical deviance

• Impairment in social functioning

• Objective sense of distress

• Behavior outside a cultural boundary

The diagnostic process for mental illnesses typically involves...

• a simple questionnaire filled out by the patient

• a review of the patient's family history only

• a comprehensive assessment including a mental status exam and clinical interviews

Which of the following is not a component of a treatment plan?

• Outlined goals of treatment

• Physician's personal preferences

• Schedule for treatment sessions

• Specific treatment procedures

A diagnosis in psychology typically refers to...

• Duration of time a patient has been experiencing symptoms

• Evaluation of a patient's history

• Identification of nature and cause of an illness

• Report on a patient's cognitive abilities

True or False: It is typical for most patients seeing a practitioner to be diagnosed with more than one principal diagnosis.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of psychological assessment?

• Neuropsychological test

• Mental status exam

• Intelligence test

• Graphology

Which of the following is NOT a personality test?

• MMPI

• Thematic Apperception Test

• Weschler Scale

• Rorschach Inkblot Test

How does the Rorschach Inkblot Test theoretically work?

• By measuring the speed of response to stimuli

• By assessing the ability to solve puzzles

• By interpreting subjects' perceptions of inkblots

• By evaluating memory retention

What is the most widely researched and clinically used of all personality tests?

• Michigan Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

• Eysenck Personality Questionnaire

• The Big Five

• Myers-Briggs Personality Type

• Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)