A diagnostic category has _______________ when the signs and symptoms chosen as its criteria are consistently associated with each other, and are different from those for other categories.
a. Concurrent reliability
b. Inter-rater reliability
c. Familial aggregation
d. Construct validity
Question 2In a mental status exam, a psychologist may assess all of the following EXCEPT
a. Appearance and behavior
b. Thought process
c. Speech content
d. IQ
Question 3As part of a psychological assessment, a mental status exam is used to find out how a person thinks, feels, and behaves; its primary purpose, however, is to determine
a. if a psychological disorder might be present.
b. what type of treatment should be used.
c. which medication would be most effective.
d. whether the individual also has a medical condition.
Question 4In trying to understand and help an individual with a psychological problem, a psychologist will obtain detailed information about the person's life as part of a
a. physical exam.
b. clinical interview.
c. mental status exam.
d. brain scan.