What is the DSM and what is the definition of a mental disorder for the DSM-5?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2Due to ________, we can learn from the experiences of others.
a. classical conditioning
b. generalization
c. instrumental conditioning
d. observational learning
Question 3When a psychologist is informed of the issues involved in multicultural assessment, this is known as __________ .
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Question 4Short-term crisis therapy
a. typically consists of six to ten sessions.
b. rarely involves family members or other medical personnel.
c. begins with the assumption that the affected individual was functioning well before the current crisis.
d. is usually provided by a trained lay person.
Question 5As in assessment, diagnostic interviews can be
a. structured or unstructured.
b. projective or objective.
c. difficult or easy.
d. empirical or conceptual.
Question 6Based on occupation, which of the following would have the lowest rates of PTSD following rescue work during a major disaster?
a. waitresses comforting the injured at the medical tent
b. construction workers trying to clear rubble
c. teachers asked to hold bandages in place
d. police officers removing the seriously injured from the site
Question 7The DSM acknowledges that
a. the classification system has low reliability.
b. medical insurance dictates how most clinicians make a diagnosis.
c. most clinicians do not agree with the DSM system.
d. a DSM diagnosis is only the first step, much more is needed to determine treatment.
Question 8Stress-inoculation training
a. has been employed in the military and been found to be ineffective.
b. prepares one to deal with a stressor by considering solutions to the problems that are likely.
c. is a form of cognitive preparation that can be used to minimize the impact of an anticipated threat.
d. can be used to prepare for most any disaster.
Question 9Alicia developed a fear of spiders after being bitten by one. However, she has no problems looking at pictures of spiders. This is an example of
a. discrimination.
b. generalization.
c. instrumental conditioning.
d. intrapsychic conflict.