Question 1

Along with neuropsychological assessment, ______ may be used to shed light on relationships between brain function and underlying abnormalities.
A) projective techniques
B) biofeedback
C) brain imaging techniques
D) phrenological assessment

Accepted Answer

Brain imaging techniques such as MRI, PET scans, and fMRI can provide valuable information about brain structure and function, and can help identify abnormalities or areas of dysfunction. Projective techniques and phrenological assessment have not been scientifically validated and are not commonly used in modern neuropsychological assessment. Biofeedback may be used as a form of treatment to help individuals learn to regulate their physiological responses but is not used for assessment purposes.

Question 2

Which of the following is a test in the Halstead-Reitan Test Battery ?
A) block design test
B) category test
C) picture arrangement test
D) tactual performance test

Accepted Answer

The block design test is one of the subtests in the Halstead-Reitan Test Battery, which is a neuropsychological battery used to evaluate brain dysfunction. The category test, picture arrangement test, and tactual performance test are not part of this battery.

Question 3

Hillary is asked by her therapist to reproduce geometric designs, printed on separate cards, on to a sheet of paper. She is then asked to reproduce the designs again
From memory. She is taking the ______.
A) Luria Nebraska Test Battery
B) Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery
C) Goodenough-Harris Drawing Test
D) Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test

Accepted Answer

The task of reproducing geometric designs on a separate card and then from memory is part of the Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test. This test assesses an individual's visual perceptual and motor abilities and is often used in neuropsychological evaluations.

Question 4

In assessment, the tendency of raters to deviate, over time, from the coding system in which they were trained is called ______.
A) observer variance
B) the Hawthorne effect
C) observer drift
D) perceptual shift

Accepted Answer

Observer drift refers to the tendency of raters to drift away from the coding system they were initially trained on, which can lead to inconsistent ratings over time. Observer variance refers to individual differences in rating behavior, while the Hawthorne effect relates to changes in behavior due to being observed. Perceptual shift is not a commonly used term in assessment.

Question 5

Behaviors that can be _________ are well suited for behavioral diaries.
A) legally preformed
B) directly observed by others
C) counted
D) engaged in by the client without undue stress

Accepted Answer

Behaviors that can be counted are well suited for behavioral diaries because they allow for objective measurement and tracking over time.

Question 6

Impairment on the Rhythm Test is believed to be associated with ______ brain damage.
A) right temporal lobe
B) left temporal lobe
C) frontal lobe
D) occipital lobe

Accepted Answer

The Rhythm Test is a measure of a person's ability to perceive and reproduce rhythms. Impairment on this test is believed to be associated with damage to the right temporal lobe of the brain, which is involved in auditory processing and language comprehension. Studies have shown that patients with right temporal lobe damage often have difficulties with rhythm perception and production.

Question 7

_________refers to the tendency for the behavior being observed by a clinician to be influenced by the way? in which the behavior is measured.
A) Observer drift
B) Reductionism
C) Reactivity
D) A situation confound

Accepted Answer

Reactivity refers to the way in which the act of observation can influence behavior. In the case of measurement reactivity, the way in which the behavior is measured can influence the behavior being observed. This can lead to an inaccurate assessment of the behavior being studied.

Question 8

A _______ is an analysis of the problem behavior in relation to antecedents, or stimulus cues that trigger it, and consequences, or reinforcements that maintain it.
A) functional analysis
B) behavioral sampling
C) interpretive assessment
D) unconscious analysis

Accepted Answer

A functional analysis is a method used in behavior therapy to identify the function of a problem behavior in relation to antecedents and consequences. It involves systematically manipulating the antecedent and consequence variables and observing their effect on the behavior to determine the function or purpose that the behavior serves. This information is then used to develop a behavior intervention plan that is more effective in addressing the problem behavior. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not specifically refer to the analysis of problem behavior in relation to antecedents and consequences.

Question 9

In which Halstead-Reitan subtest is the subject blindfolded and asked to fit wooden blocks into shaped depressions?
A) category test
B) grooved design test
C) picture puzzle test
D) tactual performance test

Accepted Answer

The tactual performance test requires the subject to fit wooden blocks into shaped depressions while blindfolded. This measures their ability to use tactile feedback to guide their movements and their ability to perceive three-dimensional space. The category test involves sorting pictures into categories, the grooved design test involves tracing designs with a stylus, and the picture puzzle test involves assembling a picture from small pieces.

Question 10

For Kerry, the "Royal Terror," which technique was used to assess the behavior of this uncontrolled 7-year-old boy?
A) Rorschach Inkblot Test
B) Halstead-Reitan
C) direct observation
D) Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test

Accepted Answer

Direct observation was used to assess the behavior of Kerry, as stated in the question. The other options listed are different psychological tests that measure different aspects of cognitive or emotional functioning, but they were not mentioned in the question as being used to assess Kerry's behavior.

Question 11

The ______ model treats test results as samples of behavior that occur in specific situations rather than signs of underlying personality types or traits.
A) Gestalt
B) psychometric
C) behavioral
D) actuarial

Accepted Answer

The behavioral model views test results as behaviors that occur in specific situations, rather than as indicators of underlying traits or personality types. The Gestalt model emphasizes the whole of an individual's behavior, rather than breaking it down into separate traits. The psychometric model focuses on the measurement of individual characteristics through standardized tests. The actuarial model involves combining different types of information (such as test scores and personal history) to make predictions about an individual's behavior or future outcomes.

Question 12

The hallmark technique of behavioral assessment is ______.
A) direct observation
B) analogue measurement
C) self-monitoring
D) the structured interview

Accepted Answer

Direct observation involves systematically observing and recording behavior in natural or controlled settings. This is the hallmark technique of behavioral assessment. It provides rich and detailed information about behavior in context and can be used to gather objective data that can be analyzed and interpreted in a standardized way. On the other hand, analogue measurement involves simulating specific situations or contexts in which behavior can be observed and self-monitoring involves individuals keeping track of their own behavior over time. The structured interview is a method of asking pre-determined questions in a standardized way to assess for specific symptoms or behaviors. While all of these methods can be useful in behavioral assessment, direct observation is the most fundamental and widely used technique.

Question 13

Direct observation is a hallmark of ______________.
A) personality tests
B) behavioral assessment
C) clinical interviews
D) intelligence tests

Accepted Answer

Direct observation is a key element in behavioral assessment, which involves observing and recording behavior in real-life or simulated situations. It is not typically a key component of personality tests, clinical interviews, or intelligence tests.

Question 14

Why are clients asked to produce the figures of the Bender Gestalt Visual Motor Test from memory?
A) Neurological damage can impair memory functioning which would be evaluated in the client's ability to engage in the task.
B) By adding complexity to the instructions, the examiner is able to assess the client's ability to follow ? directions.
C) Drawing from memory is a more subjective experience; the client's unconscious conflicts may be ? revealed.
D) Physical problems such as a tremor in the hand would be more evident in a memory task.

Accepted Answer

Asking clients to produce the figures from memory allows for the assessment of their memory functioning, which can be affected by neurological damage.

Question 15

Behavioral assessment treats test results as ________ rather than as signs of underlying personality traits.
A) overt evidence of psychopathology occurring in random settings
B) samples of behavior that occur in specific situations
C) specific behaviors triggered by environmental contagions
D) random behavioral events

Accepted Answer

Behavioral assessment focuses on observing and measuring specific behaviors in particular situations rather than trying to infer underlying personality traits. Therefore, the correct answer is B - samples of behavior that occur in specific situations.

Question 16

Holly consults a clinician specializing in behavioral assessment about her compulsive hair pulling problem. A likely assessment procedure for this clinician to implement with Holly is
______.
A) the TAT
B) the Fear Survey
C) biofeedback
D) self-monitoring

Accepted Answer

Self-monitoring is a commonly used assessment procedure for behavioral problems. It involves keeping a record of the frequency, duration, and intensity of the behavior, as well as potential triggers and consequences. This information can then be used to develop a treatment plan. The TAT and Fear Survey are more commonly used in personality assessment, while biofeedback may be used in treatment but is not typically part of the assessment process.

Question 17

Impairment on the Category Test is believed to be associated with ______ brain damage.
A) right temporal lobe
B) left temporal lobe
C) frontal lobe
D) occipital lobe

Accepted Answer

The Category Test assesses an individual's ability to shift their cognitive set and flexibly switch between concepts or categories. This task is primarily associated with the frontal lobes, particularly the prefrontal cortex. Damage to this area can result in impairments in cognitive flexibility, which would manifest as difficulties on the Category Test.

Question 18

The behavioral interview, more so than the general clinical interview, focuses on the ______ that relate to the problem.
A) genetic predispositions
B) person variables
C) situational factors
D) childhood factors

Accepted Answer

The behavioral interview focuses on situational factors that relate to the problem, such as the behaviors and events that precede or follow the problem behavior. It is less concerned with intrinsic/person variables (such as personality traits) or developmental/childhood factors. Genetic predispositions may also be considered in some cases, but not as the primary focus of the behavioral interview.

Question 19

The Halstead Reitan Test Battery reveals ______.
A) patterns of responses suggesting unconscious conflicts or repressed memories
B) patterns of skills deficits that are suggestive of certain kinds of organic defects
C) a profile of someone's personal and professional areas of interests
D) if a personality disorder exists

Accepted Answer

The Halstead Reitan Test Battery is a neuropsychological assessment that is used to evaluate patterns of skills deficits that are suggestive of certain kinds of organic defects. It does not reveal unconscious conflicts or repressed memories, personal or professional areas of interest, or if a personality disorder exists.

Question 20

An examiner attempts to assess a client's behavior pattern through the use of analogues and a functional analysis of the problem behavior. This examiner is using the ______
Model of assessment.
A) naturalistic
B) psychometric
C) neuropsychological
D) behavioral

Accepted Answer

The use of analogues and a functional analysis of problem behavior is a hallmark of the behavioral model of assessment, making D the correct answer. The other options (naturalistic, psychometric, and neuropsychological) do not involve the same methods of assessment as the behavioral model.

Quiz 3: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

Along with neuropsychological assessment, ______ may be used to shed light on relationships between brain function and underlying abnormalities.

Which of the following is a test in the Halstead-Reitan Test Battery ?

Hillary is asked by her therapist to reproduce geometric designs, printed on separate cards, on to a sheet of paper. She is then asked to reproduce the designs again From memory. She is taking the ______.

In assessment, the tendency of raters to deviate, over time, from the coding system in which they were trained is called ______.

Behaviors that can be _________ are well suited for behavioral diaries.

Impairment on the Rhythm Test is believed to be associated with ______ brain damage.

_________refers to the tendency for the behavior being observed by a clinician to be influenced by the way? in which the behavior is measured.

A _______ is an analysis of the problem behavior in relation to antecedents, or stimulus cues that trigger it, and consequences, or reinforcements that maintain it.

In which Halstead-Reitan subtest is the subject blindfolded and asked to fit wooden blocks into shaped depressions?

For Kerry, the "Royal Terror," which technique was used to assess the behavior of this uncontrolled 7-year-old boy?

The ______ model treats test results as samples of behavior that occur in specific situations rather than signs of underlying personality types or traits.

The hallmark technique of behavioral assessment is ______.

Direct observation is a hallmark of ______________.

Why are clients asked to produce the figures of the Bender Gestalt Visual Motor Test from memory?

Behavioral assessment treats test results as ________ rather than as signs of underlying personality traits.

Holly consults a clinician specializing in behavioral assessment about her compulsive hair pulling problem. A likely assessment procedure for this clinician to implement with Holly is ______.

Impairment on the Category Test is believed to be associated with ______ brain damage.

The behavioral interview, more so than the general clinical interview, focuses on the ______ that relate to the problem.

The Halstead Reitan Test Battery reveals ______.

An examiner attempts to assess a client's behavior pattern through the use of analogues and a functional analysis of the problem behavior. This examiner is using the ______ Model of assessment.