EPPP Assessment and Diagnosis Principles 5

Question 1

A test has a specificity of 90%. This means that among individuals WITHOUT the disorder, the test correctly identifies what percentage as negative?

Accepted Answer

90%

Answer

Specificity is the true negative rate — the proportion of non-disordered individuals correctly identified as negative (90% here).

Question 2

In diagnostic decision-making, the base rate of a disorder in the assessment population primarily affects:

Accepted Answer

The positive and negative predictive values of the test

Answer

Predictive values (PPV and NPV) are heavily influenced by base rates; low base rate disorders produce more false positives even with high sensitivity/specificity.

Question 3

Which assessment approach emphasizes understanding the unique, individual client rather than comparing them to normative groups?

Accepted Answer

Idiographic assessment

Answer

Idiographic assessment focuses on understanding the individual as a unique case rather than making comparisons to a normative reference group.

Question 4

According to DSM-5 criteria, what duration of manic symptoms is required for a diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder (without hospitalization)?

Accepted Answer

7 consecutive days or any duration if hospitalization required

Answer

Bipolar I requires a manic episode lasting at least 7 days (or any duration if severe enough to require hospitalization or includes psychosis).

Question 5

When assessing executive functioning after a traumatic brain injury, which test requires the examinee to shift cognitive set between two sequencing rules?

Accepted Answer

Trail Making Test Part B

Answer

Trail Making Test Part B requires alternating between numbers and letters, assessing cognitive flexibility and set-shifting.

EPPP - Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Practice Test

EPPP - Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Practice Test

EPPP Assessment and Diagnosis Principles 5