Clinical Assessment, Treatment, and Diagnosis
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What is the main purpose of clinical assessment?

  • To prescribe medication for abnormal behavior
  • To conduct psychotherapy sessions
  • To identify strengths and weaknesses in an individual (correct)
  • To diagnose psychological disorders

    • Which of the following is NOT a common purpose of assessment?

  • Understanding the individual
  • Evaluating outcomes
  • Conducting brain surgery (correct)
  • Predicting behavior

    • What does diagnosis involve?

  • Determining psychological disorder criteria (correct)
  • Performing psychotherapy
  • Prescribing medication
  • Planning treatment options

    • Which of the following is a common technique used in clinical assessment?

    <p>Projective personality inventories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of naturalistic observation in assessment?

    <p>To observe behavior in real-world settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does clinical assessment NOT evaluate?

    <p>Economical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are intelligence tests commonly used for in clinical assessment?

    <p>To evaluate cognitive abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which manual sets forth the criteria for psychological disorders diagnosis?

    <p>&quot;The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does treatment planning involve in clinical assessment?

    <p>Identifying potential solutions to alleviate problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do observations aim to do in clinical assessment?

    <p>To observe and gather data on behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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