PSYC 3375 FINAL EXAM | 102 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION ALREADY GRADED A+
The disorders that involve impairment in thought processes caused by
medical conditions are called - ANSWERS-neurocognitive disorders.
An important early step for a clinician in the diagnostic process involves -
ANSWERS-gaining a clear description of the client's symptoms.
Martin was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He has also struggled
for years with alcoholism, so in addition to his therapy sessions, his therapist
recommends that he attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Based on this
information, we can say that Martin - ANSWERS-has comorbid psychiatric
conditions.
If a client needs intensive supervision, but not actual hospital care, a clinician
might suggest a - ANSWERS-specialized inpatient treatment center.
A ________ is a procedure in which a clinician provides a formal evaluation of
an individual's cognitive, personality, and psychosocial functioning. -
ANSWERS-psychological assessment
Which of the following is not typically included as part of a clinical interview?
- ANSWERS-Personality testing
A mental status examination - ANSWERS-is used to assess a client's current
state of mind.
, Through intelligence testing, clinicians can obtain standardized scores that
allow them to - ANSWERS-evaluate the cognitive strengths and weaknesses
of their clients.
Harvey is asked to recall a series of digits in forward order and backward
order. Which of the following scales is being tested in Harvey's case? -
ANSWERS-Working memory
Maria was involved in a serious car accident in which she sustained a head
injury. At present, her injury has become worse and as a result she is
behaving in bizarre and highly disturbing ways. Maria's change in behavior is
most likely due to a ________ cause. - ANSWERS-biological
Angelina's family was killed in a tornado that ripped through her hometown.
Although Angelina was not in town when this happened, she has been
experiencing episodes of intense depression and anxiety because of the
mental trauma she suffered. Angelina's condition is most likely to be the
result of a ________ cause. - ANSWERS-psychological
The biopsychosocial perspective incorporates a developmental viewpoint.
This means that - ANSWERS-we must understand how different factors
influence change over the course of a person's life.
________ explanations primarily regard psychological disorders as the result of
causes that we can objectively measure, such as biological alterations, faulty
learning processes, or emotional stressors. - ANSWERS-Scientific
The ritual of driving away evil spirits that involves a physically and mentally
painful form of treatment carried out by a shaman, priest, or medicine man is
referred to as - ANSWERS-an exorcism.
Which Greek physician developed the theory that psychological disorders are
caused by imbalances in bodily fluids? - ANSWERS-Hippocrates
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION ALREADY GRADED A+
The disorders that involve impairment in thought processes caused by
medical conditions are called - ANSWERS-neurocognitive disorders.
An important early step for a clinician in the diagnostic process involves -
ANSWERS-gaining a clear description of the client's symptoms.
Martin was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He has also struggled
for years with alcoholism, so in addition to his therapy sessions, his therapist
recommends that he attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Based on this
information, we can say that Martin - ANSWERS-has comorbid psychiatric
conditions.
If a client needs intensive supervision, but not actual hospital care, a clinician
might suggest a - ANSWERS-specialized inpatient treatment center.
A ________ is a procedure in which a clinician provides a formal evaluation of
an individual's cognitive, personality, and psychosocial functioning. -
ANSWERS-psychological assessment
Which of the following is not typically included as part of a clinical interview?
- ANSWERS-Personality testing
A mental status examination - ANSWERS-is used to assess a client's current
state of mind.
, Through intelligence testing, clinicians can obtain standardized scores that
allow them to - ANSWERS-evaluate the cognitive strengths and weaknesses
of their clients.
Harvey is asked to recall a series of digits in forward order and backward
order. Which of the following scales is being tested in Harvey's case? -
ANSWERS-Working memory
Maria was involved in a serious car accident in which she sustained a head
injury. At present, her injury has become worse and as a result she is
behaving in bizarre and highly disturbing ways. Maria's change in behavior is
most likely due to a ________ cause. - ANSWERS-biological
Angelina's family was killed in a tornado that ripped through her hometown.
Although Angelina was not in town when this happened, she has been
experiencing episodes of intense depression and anxiety because of the
mental trauma she suffered. Angelina's condition is most likely to be the
result of a ________ cause. - ANSWERS-psychological
The biopsychosocial perspective incorporates a developmental viewpoint.
This means that - ANSWERS-we must understand how different factors
influence change over the course of a person's life.
________ explanations primarily regard psychological disorders as the result of
causes that we can objectively measure, such as biological alterations, faulty
learning processes, or emotional stressors. - ANSWERS-Scientific
The ritual of driving away evil spirits that involves a physically and mentally
painful form of treatment carried out by a shaman, priest, or medicine man is
referred to as - ANSWERS-an exorcism.
Which Greek physician developed the theory that psychological disorders are
caused by imbalances in bodily fluids? - ANSWERS-Hippocrates
