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Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis Fundamentals Quiz

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Which of the following factors can affect mental health by influencing brain structure and function?

Emotional and cognitive factors

Genetic variations (correct)

Social factors

Developmental factors

Which of the following is an example of a behavioural factor that can contribute to mental health problems?

Cultural factors

Substance use (correct)

Hormonal imbalances

Lack of social support

Which of the following factors can increase the risk of anxiety and depression in individuals?

Attachment issues

Cognitive biases (correct)

Environmental stressors

Substance abuse

Which of the following factors related to an individual's social environment can increase the risk of mental health disorders?

Exposure to violence Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is often used when identifying a specific psychological disorder to make a diagnosis?

Nomothetic strategy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the classical and dimensional approaches to classification of psychological disorders?

Classical approach is based on strict categories while dimensional approach is based on varying amounts of disorders Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of DSM-5?

To improve the validity of diagnosis and change from categorical to dimensional criteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessment in clinical psychology?

To develop hypotheses about causes and mechanisms that maintain symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of a behavioral assessment?

To identify and observe target behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between reliability and validity in assessment?

Reliability refers to the consistency of a measurement, while validity refers to its accuracy Signup and view all the answers

What are the ABCs of observation in a behavioral assessment?

Antecedents, Behavior, Consequences Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a mental status exam?

To assess an individual's appearance, behavior, thought processes, mood and affect, and intellectual functioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the multidimensional model of mental disorders?

A model that explains why some people develop mental disorders and others do not. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between cause and maintenance in mental disorders?

Cause refers to the initiating factors while maintenance refers to the factors that keep the problem going. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of biological influences on mental disorders?

Genetics and brain functioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of equifinality in mental disorders?

There are several paths to a given outcome in mental disorders. Signup and view all the answers