Psychopathology Chapter 4
Exam Questions and Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, Psychological assessment refers to the
a. procedures used to summarize a client's problem.
b. process used to arrive at a diagnosis.
c. development of a treatment plan.
d. determination of how environmental factors impact the course of a disorder. - Correct Answer: a.
procedures used to summarize a client's problem.
A person comes to a mental health professional with a certain complaint. The professional attempts to
understand the nature and extent of the problem. This process is called
a. diagnosis.
b. assessment.
c. clinical treatment.
d. screening. - Correct Answer: b. assessment.
Why is it important to have an appropriate classification of the presenting problem?
a. A formal diagnosis may be needed for insurance purposes.
b. A determination of the range of presenting symptoms is needed to ensure proper placement in a
treatment facility.
c. A recognition of what type of disorder is present will aid in the development of an effective treatment
plan.
d. All of the above. - Correct Answer: d. All of the above.
Which of the following statements regarding assessment is true?
a. Assessment should focus only on the client's current level of functioning.
b. An adequate assessment includes a determination of the amount of danger the client poses to
himself and others.
c. An adequate assessment should include as much information as possible.
d. Assessment should focus on biological concerns rather than social concerns. - Correct Answer: c. An
adequate assessment should include as much information as possible.
What role does the social context play in assessment?
Exam Questions and Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, Psychological assessment refers to the
a. procedures used to summarize a client's problem.
b. process used to arrive at a diagnosis.
c. development of a treatment plan.
d. determination of how environmental factors impact the course of a disorder. - Correct Answer: a.
procedures used to summarize a client's problem.
A person comes to a mental health professional with a certain complaint. The professional attempts to
understand the nature and extent of the problem. This process is called
a. diagnosis.
b. assessment.
c. clinical treatment.
d. screening. - Correct Answer: b. assessment.
Why is it important to have an appropriate classification of the presenting problem?
a. A formal diagnosis may be needed for insurance purposes.
b. A determination of the range of presenting symptoms is needed to ensure proper placement in a
treatment facility.
c. A recognition of what type of disorder is present will aid in the development of an effective treatment
plan.
d. All of the above. - Correct Answer: d. All of the above.
Which of the following statements regarding assessment is true?
a. Assessment should focus only on the client's current level of functioning.
b. An adequate assessment includes a determination of the amount of danger the client poses to
himself and others.
c. An adequate assessment should include as much information as possible.
d. Assessment should focus on biological concerns rather than social concerns. - Correct Answer: c. An
adequate assessment should include as much information as possible.
What role does the social context play in assessment?
