#1
Which of the following is NOT a key component of psychological diagnosis?
Intervention
ExplanationIntervention is not a component of diagnosis; it involves treatment or action.
#2
Which of the following is a characteristic of reliable psychological assessments?
Consistency in measurement
ExplanationReliable assessments exhibit consistency in their measurements over time.
#3
What is the primary purpose of psychological diagnosis?
To understand and explain individual behavior
ExplanationDiagnosis aims to comprehend and elucidate individual behaviors.
#4
Which of the following is a DSM-5 criterion for diagnosing a mental disorder?
Significant distress or impairment
ExplanationA criterion for diagnosis includes experiencing significant distress or functional impairment.
#5
What is the primary goal of cultural competence in psychological diagnosis?
To understand and respect cultural differences
ExplanationCultural competence aims to comprehend and respect diversity in cultural backgrounds.
#6
What is the purpose of using structured interviews in psychological diagnosis?
To ensure consistency in questioning
ExplanationStructured interviews maintain uniformity in questioning for consistent evaluation.
#7
Which of the following is a potential limitation of self-report measures in psychological assessment?
They rely on the respondent's honesty and insight
ExplanationSelf-report measures depend on the respondent's honesty and self-awareness.
#8
Which of the following statements is true regarding comorbidity in psychological diagnosis?
Comorbidity refers to the presence of multiple mental disorders in an individual
ExplanationComorbidity denotes the coexistence of multiple mental disorders within an individual.
#9
What is the purpose of differential diagnosis in psychological assessment?
To distinguish between similar disorders
ExplanationDifferential diagnosis aims to differentiate between disorders with similar symptoms.
#10
What is the term used to describe the consistency of a psychological test's results over time?
Reliability
ExplanationReliability refers to the stability and consistency of test results over time.
#11
In psychological assessment, what does the term 'validity' refer to?
The ability of the assessment to measure what it intends to measure
ExplanationValidity pertains to the assessment's accuracy in measuring its intended constructs.
#12
Which of the following is NOT a type of psychological assessment?
Social assessment
ExplanationSocial assessment isn't typically considered a type of psychological assessment.
#13
What is the primary goal of validity testing in psychological assessment?
To assess the test's accuracy in measuring what it intends to measure
ExplanationValidity testing evaluates whether a test accurately measures its intended constructs.
#14
What is the concept of test-retest reliability in psychological assessment?
The stability of test scores over multiple administrations
ExplanationTest-retest reliability measures the consistency of test scores over repeated administrations.
#15
What is the primary goal of using psychological assessment measures with high sensitivity and specificity?
To minimize false positives and false negatives
ExplanationHigh sensitivity and specificity aim to reduce errors in both positive and negative diagnoses.