Question 1

How is an IQ score determined using the Wechsler scales?

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Question 2

Discuss the use of brain scans in diagnosing psychological disorders. What problems have been identified ? in the use of these instruments in identifying psychological disorders? Where has imaging research ? shown the most promise?

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Question 3

Describe the following techniques: the behavioral interview, self-monitoring, use of
PDAs (e.g., smart phones), direct observation, behavioral rating scales.

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Question 4

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a structured personality test like the MMPI?

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Question 5

Discuss the use of thought diaries and questionnaires that assess automatic thoughts
and dysfunctional attitudes. What criticisms have the behaviorists made about the use of cognitive ? techniques such as the thought diary?

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Question 6

How does David Wechsler define intelligence? Based on this definition, speculate on the problems associated with the use of intelligence testing.

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Question 7

Describe three tests found in the Halsted-Reitan Battery that could be used in the assessment of head trauma.

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Question 8

Identify ways in which assessments instruments should be used so as to avoid introducing cultural bias into psychological assessment. How does the client's language preference impact the results of the assessment? Name at least two psychological assessment instruments and the issues that have or need to be addressed in their use with diverse populations.

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Question 9

Describe the use of psychological tests in the assessment of neuropsychological
functioning. Identify at least two tests by name and describe what they measure.

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Question 10

What is a clinical interview? Describe five main components typically covered in this type of ? interview.

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Question 11

Describe three measures of physiological arousal that use probes attached to the body in their assessment. What are these instruments measuring and how do they accomplish the measurement?

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Question 12

Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of computerized interviews.

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Question 13

Discuss the advantages and limitations of behavioral assessment.

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Question 14

Compare and contrast the MMPI and the Rorschach. Discuss the history, features, reliability, and validity of these tests. How might the use of both instruments be helpful in a psychological evaluation?

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Question 15

Explain three approaches to demonstrating the validity of methods of assessment.

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Question 16

Differentiate between a structured, semi-structured, and unstructured interview. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each?

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Question 17

How are projective assessments different from objective assessment instruments?

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Quiz 3: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior