A diagnostic category has _______________ when the signs and symptoms chosen as its criteria are ...

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 2

In 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 3

As 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 4

In 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.

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