#1
Which of the following is NOT a key component of psychological diagnosis?
Assessment
Treatment planning
Intervention
Evaluation
#2
Which of the following is a characteristic of reliable psychological assessments?
Consistency in measurement
Subjectivity
Variability in scores
Unpredictability
#3
What is the primary purpose of psychological diagnosis?
To label individuals with mental disorders
To predict future behavior accurately
To understand and explain individual behavior
To stigmatize individuals with psychological issues
#4
Which of the following is a DSM-5 criterion for diagnosing a mental disorder?
Deviation from social norms alone
Biological etiology alone
Significant distress or impairment
High intelligence quotient (IQ)
#5
What is the primary goal of cultural competence in psychological diagnosis?
To eliminate cultural diversity
To apply a universal approach to diagnosis
To understand and respect cultural differences
To disregard cultural factors in diagnosis
#6
What is the purpose of using structured interviews in psychological diagnosis?
To encourage free discussion
To ensure consistency in questioning
To allow flexibility in questioning
To rely solely on clinical judgment
#7
Which of the following is a potential limitation of self-report measures in psychological assessment?
They provide objective data
They are not influenced by respondent biases
They rely on the respondent's honesty and insight
They are less time-consuming
#8
Which of the following statements is true regarding comorbidity in psychological diagnosis?
Comorbidity refers to the presence of only one mental disorder in an individual
Comorbidity refers to the presence of physical illnesses only
Comorbidity refers to the presence of multiple mental disorders in an individual
Comorbidity is not relevant in psychological diagnosis
#9
What is the purpose of differential diagnosis in psychological assessment?
To provide a single diagnosis for all clients
To distinguish between similar disorders
To avoid considering comorbidity
To rely solely on self-report measures
#10
What is the term used to describe the consistency of a psychological test's results over time?
Validity
Reliability
Comorbidity
Standardization
#11
In psychological assessment, what does the term 'validity' refer to?
The consistency of measurement
The ability of the assessment to measure what it intends to measure
The reliability of the assessment over time
The standardization of the assessment process
#12
Which of the following is NOT a type of psychological assessment?
Neurological assessment
Intellectual assessment
Personality assessment
Social assessment
#13
What is the primary goal of validity testing in psychological assessment?
To ensure the assessment is culturally biased
To determine the consistency of measurement
To assess the test's accuracy in measuring what it intends to measure
To provide normative data
#14
What is the concept of test-retest reliability in psychological assessment?
The consistency of results across different versions of the test
The stability of test scores over multiple administrations
The ability of the test to predict future behavior
The accuracy of the test in measuring what it intends to measure
#15
What is the primary goal of using psychological assessment measures with high sensitivity and specificity?
To ensure consistent administration
To minimize false positives and false negatives
To maximize variability in scores
To rely solely on self-report measures