LSP Psychological Assessment & Evaluation

Question 1

What is the main goal of psychological assessment?

Accepted Answer

To gather mental health information

Answer

To diagnose physical illnesses.

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To prescribe medication.

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To test reflexes.

Question 2

Which test measures cognitive ability in adults?

Accepted Answer

WAIS

Answer

MRI Scan.

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Blood test.

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EKG.

Question 3

What does validity in psychological testing mean?

Accepted Answer

Accurate measurement of intended concept

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Test consistency over time.

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Test length.

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Test popularity.

Question 4

Which inventory is commonly used to assess depression?

Accepted Answer

Beck Depression Inventory

Answer

Hamilton Anxiety Scale.

Answer

Mini-Mental State Exam.

Answer

Wechsler Memory Scale.

Question 5

What is reliability in psychological testing?

Accepted Answer

Consistency of results

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Measures the right thing.

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Test duration.

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Test format.

Question 6

What kind of test is projective?

Accepted Answer

Ambiguous stimuli revealing unconscious content

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Self-report questionnaire.

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IQ test.

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Medical test.

Question 7

What is the role of a clinical interview?

Accepted Answer

Gather detailed clinical info

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Physical examination.

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Administering tests only.

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Prescribing treatment.

Question 8

What is norm-referenced testing?

Accepted Answer

Comparison to norms

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Absolute mastery measurement.

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No scoring.

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Physical health testing.

Question 9

Which test is widely used to assess personality?

Accepted Answer

MMPI

Answer

WAIS.

Answer

Beck Anxiety Inventory.

Answer

Stanford-Binet.