EPPP Assessment and Diagnosis Principles 4

Question 1

A clinician interprets Rorschach data using an empirically validated coding system with normative databases. Which system is this most likely referring to?

Accepted Answer

Exner's Comprehensive System

Answer

Exner's Comprehensive System standardized Rorschach administration and scoring with extensive normative data, making it the dominant empirically based approach.

Question 2

Which term describes the tendency for test scores to move toward the population mean upon retesting, independent of any true change in the construct?

Accepted Answer

Regression to the mean

Answer

Regression to the mean occurs because extreme scores on initial testing contain error variance, and retest scores drift closer to the average.

Question 3

In DSM-5, which specifier for schizophrenia spectrum disorders notes that criteria are met simultaneously with a major mood episode?

Accepted Answer

Schizoaffective disorder

Answer

Schizoaffective disorder is diagnosed when psychotic symptoms co-occur with a major mood episode for a significant portion of the total illness duration.

Question 4

A culturally adapted assessment protocol for a Spanish-speaking client should primarily include:

Accepted Answer

Instruments with norms from the client's cultural group and administration in the client's primary language

Answer

Best practice requires culturally appropriate norms and administration in the client's primary language to obtain valid results.

Question 5

The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders (SCID) is best characterized as:

Accepted Answer

A semi-structured diagnostic interview

Answer

The SCID is a semi-structured interview that uses standardized questions with clinician judgment to reach DSM diagnoses.

EPPP - Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Practice Test

EPPP - Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Practice Test

EPPP Assessment and Diagnosis Principles 4