Mental Health Diagnostic Assessment Quiz
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Who typically conducts a mental health assessment?

  • Physician
  • Occupational therapist
  • Physical therapist
  • Psychiatrist (correct)

What is the main purpose of a mental health assessment?

  • To prescribe medication
  • To perform surgery
  • To conduct physical therapy
  • To diagnose mental health conditions (correct)

Why is a mental health assessment used in treatment?

  • To measure physical fitness
  • To determine appropriate treatment options (correct)
  • To perform dental procedures
  • To analyze blood pressure

What is the main purpose of formal tests in an evaluation?

<p>To measure an individual's ability to learn and understand concepts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical characteristic of 'norm-referenced' tests mentioned in the text?

<p>They measure an individual's reading ability compared to others of the same age and grade (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a psychological evaluation, what can standardized tests be adapted to measure?

<p>An individual's likelihood of having a particular condition or disorder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of 'norm-referenced' tests mentioned in the text?

<p>To measure an individual's abilities in comparison to others of the same age and grade (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of standardized tests in a psychological evaluation?

<p>To assess if an individual may have a specific condition or disorder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do formal tests in an evaluation primarily aim to measure?

<p>An individual's ability to learn and understand concepts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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