Week 5 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Q1: What is the central purpose of the hypothesis testing model in psychological assessment?
a) To rely on intuition over data
b) To confirm diagnoses through immediate clinical impressions
c) To generate and evaluate multiple hypotheses using converging evidence
d) To avoid uncertainty in complex cases
Correct Answer: c) To generate and evaluate multiple hypotheses using converging evidence
Source: [Wright, 2020 – Hypothesis Testing Model, p. 6]
Q2: Which of the following best describes the MSE (Mental Status Examination)?
a) A comprehensive personality test
b) A structured interview focused on diagnosing neurocognitive disorders only
c) An observational tool for describing current mental functioning
d) A substitute for the clinical interview
Correct Answer: c) An observational tool for describing current mental functioning
Source: [Lecture Transcript – MSE, p. 2]
Q3: According to Wright (2020), the clinical interview should be:
a) Passive and strictly structured
b) Driven entirely by intuition
c) Hypothesis-driven and flexible
d) Focused only on test selection
Correct Answer: c) Hypothesis-driven and flexible
Source: [Wright, 2020 – Chapter 1, p. 21]
Q4: What ethical guideline does the APS outline regarding test selection?
a) Use the test with the best-looking format
b) Choose the test your supervisor prefers
c) Select tests appropriate for the client’s characteristics and purpose
d) Only use online assessments
Correct Answer: c) Select tests appropriate for the client’s characteristics and purpose
Source: [APS – Position Statement on Psychological Testing, p. 3]
Q5: Why is cultural competence essential in psychological assessment?
a) It guarantees test results are accurate
b) It helps psychologists avoid cultural bias and misinterpretation
c) It’s only necessary when working with Indigenous clients
d) It prevents the need for hypothesis testing
Correct Answer: b) It helps psychologists avoid cultural bias and misinterpretation
Source: [Weiss & Rosenfeld, 2012 – p. 237]
Q6: Which component is NOT typically included in the MSE?
a) Mood and affect
b) Thought content
c) Attachment style
d) Perception
Correct Answer: c) Attachment style
Source: [MSE Learning Activity – Barry, p. 3]
Q7: In the hypothesis testing model, what happens when contradictory data emerge?
a) Data are discarded
b) The hypothesis is discarded without consideration
c) Hypotheses are revised and refined
d) The assessment is restarted
Correct Answer: c) Hypotheses are revised and refined
Source: [Wright, 2020 – p. 10]
Q8: What is one of the test-taker’s rights according to the APS documents?
a) To demand a change in diagnosis
b) To access the entire raw data set
c) To receive feedback in understandable language
d) To choose their own psychological tests
Correct Answer: c) To receive feedback in understandable language
Source: [Test-Taker Rights – APS, Section 3]
Q9: What is the danger of “over-pathologising” in intake interviews?
a) It leads to more cautious treatment
b) It encourages better insurance coverage
c) It may reflect the clinician’s bias rather than client reality
d) It ensures clients take therapy seriously
Correct Answer: c) It may reflect the clinician’s bias rather than client reality
Source: [Lecture – Intake Interview, p. 5]
Q10: What distinguishes the hypothesis testing model from checklist approaches?
a) It minimises effort
b) It avoids collaboration
c) It treats the client as a partner in understanding
d) It provides quicker answers
Correct Answer: c) It treats the client as a partner in understanding
Source: [Tutorial Transcript – 00:10:33]
Q11: According to Wright (2020), what is a major limitation of over-reliance on test scores?
a) Scores reflect client strengths clearly
b) They fully replace the need for interviews
c) They can lack context and reinforce assumptions
d) They increase engagement and empathy
Correct Answer: c) They can lack context and reinforce assumptions
Source: [Wright, 2020 – Chapter 2, p. 36]
Q12: What is the primary function of the intake interview in psychological assessment?
a) To finalise diagnosis
b) To establish rapport and gather preliminary hypotheses
c) To administer standardised tests
d) To evaluate group dynamics
Correct Answer: b) To establish rapport and gather preliminary hypotheses
Source: [Lecture Transcript – Intake Interview, p. 1]
Q13: What is one recommended strategy for cross-cultural assessment according to Weiss & Rosenfeld (2012)?
a) Ignore cultural variables for objectivity
b) Use Western norms exclusively
c) Incorporate community-based perspectives
d) Focus only on language translation
Correct Answer: c) Incorporate community-based perspectives
Source: [Weiss & Rosenfeld, 2012 – p. 238]
Q14: Which of the following is TRUE about the Mental Status Examination (MSE)?
a) It replaces personality testing
b) It includes both observed and reported data
c) It excludes appearance and behaviour
d) It focuses only on diagnostic criteria
Correct Answer: b) It includes both observed and reported data
Source: [Barry – MSE Learning Activity, p. 2]
Q15: What ethical principle is engaged when providing test feedback to clients?
a) Justice
b) Integrity
c) Respect for rights and dignity
d) Beneficence only
Correct Answer: c) Respect for rights and dignity
Source: [APS Code of Ethics – Section A]
Q16: What is a key sign of thought form disturbance in the MSE?
a) Irritability
b) Logical coherence
c) Tangential speech or derailment
d) Intact memory
Correct Answer: c) Tangential speech or derailment
Source: [Lecture – MSE, p. 4]
Q17: In hypothesis testing, when is it appropriate to revise an original clinical hypothesis?
a) When intuition disagrees
b) When a supervisor insists
c) When new data contradict initial impressions
d) When test scores are within the normal range
Correct Answer: c) When new data contradict initial impressions
Source: [Wright – Hypothesis Testing Model, p. 12]
Q18: According to the APS, psychologists must ensure tests are:
a) Fast and easy to score
b) Administered by junior staff
c) Used only for diagnosis
d) Valid and reliable for the purpose and population
Correct Answer: d) Valid and reliable for the purpose and population
Source: [APS – Psychological Testing Guidelines, p. 2]
Q19: What does “cultural overpathologising” refer to?
a) Treating all cultural differences as protective
b) Underestimating resilience in minorities
c) Misinterpreting cultural norms as symptoms
d) Avoiding diagnosis due to cultural uncertainty
Correct Answer: c) Misinterpreting cultural norms as symptoms
Source: [Weiss & Rosenfeld, 2012 – p. 239]
Q20: What is one benefit of the hypothesis testing model in diverse practice settings?
a) It reinforces clinician authority
b) It avoids test use
c) It encourages open-ended, adaptive assessment
d) It uses rigid step-by-step protocols
Correct Answer: c) It encourages open-ended, adaptive assessment
Source: [Tutorial Transcript – 00:18:41]
