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?

<p>Exposure to violence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Nomothetic strategy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Classical approach is based on strict categories while dimensional approach is based on varying amounts of disorders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of DSM-5?

<p>To improve the validity of diagnosis and change from categorical to dimensional criteria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessment in clinical psychology?

<p>To develop hypotheses about causes and mechanisms that maintain symptoms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of a behavioral assessment?

<p>To identify and observe target behaviors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between reliability and validity in assessment?

<p>Reliability refers to the consistency of a measurement, while validity refers to its accuracy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the ABCs of observation in a behavioral assessment?

<p>Antecedents, Behavior, Consequences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a mental status exam?

<p>To assess an individual's appearance, behavior, thought processes, mood and affect, and intellectual functioning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the multidimensional model of mental disorders?

<p>A model that explains why some people develop mental disorders and others do not. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cause refers to the initiating factors while maintenance refers to the factors that keep the problem going. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of biological influences on mental disorders?

<p>Genetics and brain functioning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of equifinality in mental disorders?

<p>There are several paths to a given outcome in mental disorders. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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