Quiz: Interpreting Assessment Results
Question 1
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The most cost-effective method of administering assessment instruments is:
Individual administration
Group administration
Self-administration
Computer administration
Question 2
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A(n) _______________ to interpreting assessment results involves examining score variations
across the individuals who took the same test.
Criterion approach
Interindividual approach
Intraindividual approach
Methodical approach
Question 3
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To purchase a(n) ________________ instrument, a practitioner must have a bachelor’s degree in
psychology, human services, education, or a related discipline; training or certification relevant
to assessment; or practical experience in the use of assessment instruments.
A-level
B-level
C-level
D-level
Question 4
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A source of assessment instrument information that may present a biased picture of the
instrument is the:
Mental Measurements Yearbook
Test publisher’s website or catalog
Test manual
Research literature
Question 5
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An instrument is considered _______________ if differences in results are attributable to
demographic variables (e.g., gender, race, ethnicity, culture, age, language, geographic region,
etc.) rather than to the construct being measured.
Biased
Insensitive
Unusable
Unsuitable
Question 6
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The first step in the process of selecting assessment methods is to:
Search assessment resources.
Identify available information.
Determine the methods for obtaining information.
Identify the type of information needed.
Question 7
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The first question to ask when evaluating and selecting an assessment instrument is:
Is the instrument biased? Wrong Answer
What is the purpose of the instrument?
What is the makeup of the norm group?
Does the instrument’s manual provide clear and detailed instructions about administration
procedures?
Question 8
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The best way for a counselor to familiarize himself/herself with a test is to:
Review the manual, forms, answer sheets, and other materials.
Review the content of the instrument.
Review the directions for administering the instrument.
Review the procedures and actually take the test.
Question 9
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The best source of information and critical reviews about commercial tests is the:
Mental Measurements Yearbooks
Test publisher’s website or catalog
Test manual
Research literature
Question 10
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Scoring performance assessments typically involve:
Hand-scoring
Computer scoring
A scoring rubric
Self-scoring
Question 11
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Tom is a counselor conducting an interview as part of his client Henry’s clinical assessment.
Tom asks a list of standardized, predetermined questions about Henry’s family background,
about parents, siblings, divorces, grandparents, etc. When Henry answers “yes” to a question
regarding a family history of mental disorders, counselor Tom decides to ask Henry additional
questions, and they talk about this matter for around 5 minutes. What type of interview strategy
is Tom most likely using?
Semistructured.
Multistructured.
Unstructured.
Structured.
Question 12
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Which of the following best describes “visuospatial skills?”
Ability to mentally manipulate 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional objects.
Ability to reasonably estimate the size, in square feet, of a room or building.
Speed at which one can copy a sketch of a square, Greek cross, a triangle, and/or a key.
Speed at which one can write their first and last name with their non-dominant hand.
Question 13
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What is the primary reason the DSM-5 is used to diagnose mental disorders?
It provides detailed information about mental disorders, such as prevalence rates, course, and
differential diagnoses (how to distinguish one disorder from a similar one).
It is convenient and does not require much training to learn how to use.
It provides clinicians with treatment plan suggestions for each disorder.
It is standardized for use across disciplines and across treatment settings.
Question 14
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What is the primary purpose of a structured interview?
To obtain information about the client in a shorter amount of time than with other types of
interviews.
To obtain a greater amount of information about the client than other types of interviews.
To prevent the client from deviating off-topic during the interview.
To determine whether or not the client meets diagnostic criteria for a specific mental
disorder.
Question 15
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Jim is considered a high-suicide-risk client. He is single, suffers from depression and alcoholism,
is giving away prized possessions, is lonely and isolated, and has a family history of suicide.
Which of these factors is considered a warning sign for suicide?
Loneliness and isolation.
Giving away prized possessions.
Family history of suicide.
Depression and alcoholism.
Question 16
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Which of the following best describes the typical use/administration of the Mental Status Exam
(MSE) in clinical (non-inpatient) settings?
At the beginning of each session, to monitor the client’s progress toward treatment goals.
When the clinician suspects that the client may have some level of intellectual disability.
To determine whether or not the client meets the DSM-5 criteria for a specific disorder.
During the first and last session, as a means of evaluating the client’s overall progress.
Question 17
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Which of the following is NOT one of the general classification disorders in the DSM-5?
Adjustment Disorders.
Sleep-Wake Disorders.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Neurocognitive Disorders.
Question 18
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The following is an excerpt from Tom’s written MSE of a new client: “The client presented as
somewhat disheveled and unkempt, but was cooperative and friendly. The client was aware of
date, time, and place, and reported no hallucinations or delusions.” All of the following MSE
categories were noted in this excerpt EXCEPT:
Attitude toward examiner.
Orientation and consciousness.
Concentration and attention.
Perceptual disturbances.
Question 19
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Which of the following is a Cluster B Personality Disorder in the DSM-5?
Schizoid Personality Disorder.
Histrionic Personality Disorder.
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder.
Dependent Personality Disorder.
Question 20
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Rachel presents with the following symptoms: excessive worry, constantly feeing “tense,” and
sleep disturbances. She further reports smoking marijuana occasionally to help her relax. Which
combination of tests would probably be most appropriate as part of Rachel’s initial clinical
assessment?
Symptom Checklist 90–Revised, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Substance Abuse Subtle
Screening Inventory.
Brief Symptom Inventory, Symptom Checklist 90-Revised, and Detailed Assessment of
Posttraumatic Stress.
Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Beck Scale for Suicidal
Ideation.
Brief Symptom Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, and Multiscale Dissociation Inventory.
