Psychological Disorder Course and Prognosis Quiz
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What is the main purpose of behavioral assessment in psychology?

  • To diagnose psychological disorders
  • To conduct intelligence testing
  • To determine cognitive and emotional responses only
  • To formally assess an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior in specific situations (correct)

    • What does the DSM-5 use as the basis for classification of psychological disorders?

  • Only prototypical approaches
  • A prototypical approach with certain essential characteristics identified (correct)
  • Only dimensional approaches
  • Only classical categorical approaches

    • Which type of psychological testing is designed to assess the structure and patterns of cognition?

  • Neuropsychological testing
  • Intelligence testing (correct)
  • Emotional testing
  • Neuroimaging

    • Which method of classification does the DSM-5 use for diagnosing psychological disorders?

    <p>A combination of classical categorical, dimensional, and prototypical approaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does neuroimaging assess in psychology?

    <p>Brain structure and function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of psychological testing is used to determine the possible contribution of brain damage to a patient's condition?

    <p>Neuropsychological testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In behavioral assessment, what is the focus of direct observation?

    <p>Thoughts, feelings, and behavior in specific situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the DSM-5 classification system from others when identifying essential characteristics?

    <p>&quot;Nonessential&quot; variations do not change the classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

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