ASPPB Assessment & Diagnosis of Psychological Disorders

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a clinical interview in diagnosing psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

To assess and gather patient history and symptomatology

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To administer medication.

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To perform neuroimaging.

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To prescribe behavioral therapy immediately.

Question 2

Which tool is most commonly used to assess the severity of depression symptoms?

Accepted Answer

BDI (Beck Depression Inventory)

Answer

MMPI-2

Answer

WAIS-IV

Answer

Rorschach Test

Question 3

What is comorbidity in psychological diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

The presence of multiple simultaneous disorders

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A rare genetic disorder.

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A side effect of therapy.

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The cure of a psychological illness.

Question 4

Which manual is primarily used in the U.S. for diagnosing psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

DSM-5

Answer

ICD-11

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CPT

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MMSE

Question 5

What is the significance of validity in psychological testing?

Accepted Answer

It determines whether a test truly assesses the intended construct

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It ensures consistent results over time.

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It indicates a test's fairness.

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It guarantees diagnosis accuracy.

Question 6

Which of the following is a projective test?

Accepted Answer

Rorschach Inkblot Test

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WAIS-IV

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BDI

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NEO PI-R

Question 7

Which condition is most likely assessed using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)?

Accepted Answer

Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Bipolar Disorder

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Schizophrenia

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ADHD

Question 8

What does reliability in psychological assessment refer to?

Accepted Answer

The consistency and stability of test results

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The speed of test delivery

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The cost of the assessment

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The ethical approval process

Question 9

What is the primary goal of differential diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

To identify the correct psychological disorder among similar conditions

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To select medications quickly

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To rule out physical conditions

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To schedule follow-up appointments