In the clinical assessment process, referral questions aid in the determination of :

In the clinical assessment process, referral questions aid in the determination of
 
  A) the goals of assessment and the psychological tests or measurements to be administered.
   B) an appropriate placement for the patient upon discharge.
   C) how long the therapeutic process will take.
   D) the best way to psychologically triage the individual for further testing.

Question 2

Factitious disorder was originally termed ________ after a baron who told tall tales.
 
  A) Tall tale syndrome
   B) Proxy syndrome
   C) Faker's syndrome
   D) Munchausen syndrome

Question 3

Which personality description is matched with the correct personality disorder cluster?
 
  A) fearful  Cluster A
  B) erratic  Cluster B
  C) eccentric  Cluster C
  D) emotional  Cluster C

Question 4

The case of 82 year-old Pauline, presented in your text, highlights
 
  A) the importance of developing treatment plans that include the patient's family.
   B) the complex interplay of psychological, biological, and social factors that affect an individual's psychological functioning.
   C) the significant impact a physical disorder may have on the older patient's memory functions.
   D) the difficulty inherent in selecting appropriate assessment measures for elderly patients.

Question 5

Elton John and Diana, Princess of Wales, whose cases are presented in the text, both suffered from
 
  A) anorexia nervosa.
   B) alcohol abuse.
   C) bulimia nervosa.
   D) drug abuse.

Question 6

One symptom of schizophrenia is the ability to be posed in a certain position by another person and remaining in that position until reposed. This symptom is called
 
  A) catatonia.
  B) loose association.
  C) waxy flexibility.
  D) psychomotor retardation.