MC Assessment and Diagnosis 2

Question 1

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) includes validity scales primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Detect response bias and inconsistency

Answer

MMPI-2 validity scales (e.g., L, F, K) identify patterns such as over-reporting, under-reporting, or random responding.

Question 2

A differential diagnosis between Major Depressive Disorder and Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) is primarily based on:

Accepted Answer

Number of symptoms and duration

Answer

MDD requires a two-week episode with five or more symptoms, while PDD requires depressed mood for at least two years with fewer qualifying symptoms.

Question 3

A structured diagnostic interview differs from an unstructured clinical interview in that it:

Accepted Answer

Uses a fixed set of standardized questions

Answer

Structured interviews use predetermined, standardized questions administered in a consistent sequence to improve diagnostic reliability.

Question 4

Which assessment approach involves asking a client to interpret ambiguous images and is classified as projective?

Accepted Answer

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

Answer

The TAT asks clients to create stories about ambiguous pictures, projecting their own feelings and conflicts onto the narrative.

Question 5

When assessing suicide risk, the acronym IS PATH WARM helps counselors remember warning signs. The 'A' in PATH stands for:

Accepted Answer

Alcohol or substance use

Answer

In IS PATH WARM, the 'A' stands for Alcohol and other substance use, which significantly elevates suicide risk.

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