What is selective mutism?

inability to speak in social settings,though they're normally able to speak

What is generalized anxiety disorder? (must last at least 6 months)

chronic psychological & cognitive symptoms of distress & excessive worry

MMPI-A and California Psychological Inventory are to ____, as Rorschach and Thematic Apperception Test are to _____.

objective tests; subjective tests

Children diagnosed with conduct disorder at a young age are at most risk for which personality disorder as an adult?

antisocial personality disorder

fear of being outside of the home or in open places

____ is a disorder of thought, unlike ___ which is a disorder of mood.

schizophrenia; bipolar disorder

A "V" code in the DSM is the:

focus of treatment that is not attributable to a specific mental condition

When is autism spectrum disorder frequently first suspected?

when an infant doesn't respond to their caregiver in an age-appropriate way

What did the Seattle Longitudinal Study conclude about the growth and decline of intelligence over the lifespan?

there is no pattern of age-related changes over all intellectual abilities

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1
How did Horn discover about crystallized intelligence and fluid intelligence?
crystallized intelligence will continue to increase throughout life
both blue and red
crystallized and fluid intelligence both increase throughout life
fluid intelligence will peak in adolescence and decline thereafter
2
Client has fluctuating mood disturbances w/ periods of hypomania & periods of depression (for 2 years). This could be:
cyclothymic disorder
major depressive episode
Bipolar II disorder
Bipolar I disorder
3
What is selective mutism?
inability to find mutuals
inability to speak in social settings,though they're normally able to speak
none of the above
another form of general anxiety
4
What is generalized anxiety disorder? (must last at least 6 months)
none of the above
mood disorder with periods of depression alternating with periods of mania
sudden, intense episodes of fear with physical symptoms(heart palpitations)
chronic psychological & cognitive symptoms of distress & excessive worry
5
What are the characteristics of separation anxiety disorder?
age-inappropriate & excessive anxiety when an individual is separated
onset must be before age 18
child must show symptoms for at least 4 weeks
all the above
6
A client believes messages are being sent to her in the media & she must decipher them. This delusion is classified as:
delusion of persecution
delusion of grandeur
delusion of control
delusion of reference
7
MMPI-A and California Psychological Inventory are to ____, as Rorschach and Thematic Apperception Test are to _____.
objective tests; subjective tests
objective tests; standardized tests
objective tests; interest inventories
interest inventories; subjective tests
8
The client has the same sad expression throughout a psychosocial assessment. Which best describes the client's affect?
flat
restricted
blunted
inappropriate
9
What are characteristics of social anxiety disorder?
constant fear of social situations where the individual may be called upon
all the above
symptoms are present for at least 6 months
individual typically fears criticism & evaluation by others
10
When a client's physical symptoms have a psychological cause it is referred to as:
illness anxiety disorder
conversion disorder
somatic schizophrenia
hypochondria
11
One of the major criticisms of projective tests is that they:
are too structured
are too subjective
take too much time to administer
have too many questions
12
What are considered communication disorders?
social communications and language disorders
childhood-onset fluency disorders (stuttering)
all the above
speech sound disorders
13
What are the diagnostic criteria for panic disorder?
one attacks is followed by 1 month of constant concern for another attack
all the above
suffering recurrent unexpected panic attacks
significant change in behavior related to the attack
14
What are the characteristics of oppositional defiant disorder?
frequent outbreaks of temper and rages; deliberately annoys people
patterns if negative or hostile behavior towards authority figures
all the above
blaming others, spiteful, and vindictiveness
15
SAT is more effective as a predictor when it is combined with GPA.
True
False
16
What is a specific learning disorder? (has to occur for at least six months)
problems with math reasoning, calculations, and number sense
incorrect spelling or difficulty reading
problems understanding what is read and difficulty using grammar & syntax
all the above
17
Trisomy 21 is also known as:
schizoprenia
bipolar disorder
autism spectrum disorder
down syndrome
18
A 17 y/o client has been referred for intellectual testing. What test is likely to be performed?
WISC-R
WPPSI
Rorschach
WAIS-IV
19
What resources would probably provide the LEAST reliable info about sources and trends in testing and assessment?
journal articles
internet blogs
test critiques
test manuals
20
Children diagnosed with conduct disorder at a young age are at most risk for which personality disorder as an adult?
borderline personality disorder
antisocial personality disorder
narcissistic personality disorder
histrionic personality disorder
21
What is agoraphobia?
fear of social settings
fear of being outside of the home or in open places
fear of dogs
fear of acrobats
22
What are requirements for diagnosis of acute stress disorder?
both red and blue
must have 9 or more symptoms which begin after the trauma
symptoms occur for more than 3 days but less than a month
none of the above
23
What is pica?
sleep disorder involving frequent nightmares and night terrors
when an individual picks/pulls at hair
anxiety disorder marked by repetitive hand-washing & fear of contamination
eating of non-food substances
24
When assessing a client with OCD, which of the following behaviors would be classified as an obsession?
desire for symmetry
continuously making lists
repeating actions
hoarding
25
____ is a disorder of thought, unlike ___ which is a disorder of mood.
conduct disorder; depression
bipolar disorder; schizophrenia
schizophrenia; bipolar disorder
borderline; conduct disorder
26
Client w/ major depressive disorder lacks focus & appears to be moving/talking in slow motion. What is the correct term?
psychomotor retardation
cataplexy
fugue state
anhedonia
27
What is life-course-persistent conduct disorder?
only red and blue
may be a result of neurological impairments, or difficult temperament
a cognitive-behavioral disorder that affects how the child communicates
begins early in life and gets progressively worse over time
28
What is panic disorder?
recurrent brief but intense fear in the form of panic attacks
only blue and red
being in a constant state of worry
includes both physiological and psychological symptoms
29
A "V" code in the DSM is the:
global assessment of function
clinical syndrome
code used when personality disorders are present
focus of treatment that is not attributable to a specific mental condition
30
The MBTI is based upon the theory of:
Adler
Rogers
Ellis
Jung
31
What is illness anxiety disorder?
formerly known as hypochondriasis
belief that one has serious illness based on fictional bodily symptoms
all the above
either receive frequent health check ups or completely avoid doctors
32
What is delirium?
disturbances in consciousness and change in personality
a development in perceptual abnormalities; symptoms of disorientation
all the above
significant deficit in cognition or memory, compared to previous functionin
33
______ evaluates students on their execution of a task or creation of a product. It is meant to be egalitarian and fair.
skills assessment
achievement assessment
performance-based assessment
intelligence quotient assessment
34
How does the DSM-5 define gender dysphoria?
incongruence between one's expressed gender and assigned gender
confusion causes distress or impairment for at least 6 months
formerly known as gender identity disorder
all the above
35
The test created by David Wechsler is what type of test?
IQ
Personality
Functional
Developmental
36
What type of test is the National Counselor Examination (NCE)?
objective
subjective
retrospective
projective
37
When might an individual be diagnosed with PTSD?
both red and blue
after 2 weeks of symptoms
if they develop symptoms after exposure to an extreme trauma
traumatic event must cause intense fear, horror, or helplessness
38
What is Tourette's syndrome?
has at least 1 vocal tic & multiple motor tics; appears before 18 y/o
it is a neurological disorder
all the above
more likely to have obsessions/compulsions, hyperactivity, & impulsivity
39
Which of the following is a good example of a standardized test?
rating scale
a checklist
an open-ended interview
structured, scored test
40
What is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?
an intelligence test
a test for personality disorders
a personality test
a test of neurological function
41
The Minnesota Importance Questionnaire can be used with:
males or females
individuals only
groups only
males only
42
Which of the following is NOT an intelligence test?
WPPSI-IV
WISC-V
WAIS-IV
MMPI-II
43
What does Rehm's self-control model suggest about depression?
those who obsess over negative outcomes & blame others for internal failure
all the above
those w/ low rates of self-reinforcement w/ high rates of self-punishments
those who set extremely high standards for themselves
44
Which of the following BEST describes a "good" test?
it is reliable
it is valid
it is replicable
it has norms
45
When is autism spectrum disorder frequently first suspected?
when the infant cries excessively
when an infant doesn't respond to their caregiver in an age-appropriate way
after the age of 2
all the above
46
A supervisor rates an employee negatively overall bc of one negative attribute. They are using what type of rater bias?
Recency
Severity
Halo
Horns
47
What does Beck's cognitive theory suggest about depression?
result of negative & irrational thoughts about depressive cognitive triad
irrational beliefs about the self, the world, and the future
both red and blue
depression is genetic and everyone is susceptible
48
What is the two-factor theory?
asserts that phobias are related to avoidance conditioning
all the above
phobia reinforces a strategy of avoidance because it prevents anxiety
associating a neutral or controlled stimulus with an anxiety-causing one
49
When assessing a client, counselor should be aware that __ is the 1st thing client is likely to lose track of.
time
current situation
person
place
50
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 categories for symptoms of acute stress disorder?
intrusion & negative mood
dissociative symptoms and arousal symptoms
avoidance symptoms
severe anxiety symptoms
51
What did the Seattle Longitudinal Study conclude about the growth and decline of intelligence over the lifespan?
cognitive abilities deteriorate over time, as well as motor skills
individuals lose brain cells in a continuous pattern over natural life-span
there is no pattern of age-related changes over all intellectual abilities
crystallized intelligence will continue to increase through life
52
A counselor may decide to administer a number of psychological tests in order to:
better understand the client
evaluate the outcomes of counseling
all the above
predict future performance
53
What does the learned helplessness model suggest about depression?
helplessness is a learned behavior
individuals tend to attribute negative events to internal/external factors
individuals have been exposed to uncontrollable negative events in the past
both red and blue
54
What do social learning theorists believe about the etiology of phobias?
phobias are incurable
phobic behaviors are learned by watching avoidance strategies within parent
all the above
phobias are genetic and instinctual
55
Which of the following are the greatest risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea?
obesity and alcohol use
obesity and female gender
obesity and male gender
obesity and smoking
56
A client w/ substance use disorder states he has been using "beanies", the counselor should understand the reference to:
cocaine
methamphetamine
heroin
marijuana
57
What is adolescence-limited conduct disorder?
all the above
may only show antisocial behavior in one area of life, but not others
result of a temporary disparity between the teen's maturity & freedom
adolescents with this disorder can be antisocial with friends

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