Introduction to Clinical Psychology Exam 2 Study Guide
Review Sheet – Exam 2
Tests to know very well:
-SCID
-Wechsler
-MMPI
-confidentiality
-ecological monetary assessment
-open vs. closed questions
-assessing couples
-reactivity
-Binet tests: why is Wechsler a better version of an IQ test?
-fluid vs. crystallized intelligence
-Gardner’s intelligences
-Emotional intelligence: what are these tests measuring?
-Thematic Apperception Test
-self-report test
-projective tests: pros, cons, uses
-translating tests: drawbacks
-California Psychological Inventory: what is it
-NEO-PI revised: what are the main traits tested?
-Assessment drawbacks: are their limitations? Are there biases?
-”and” & “or” rule
-Biases that may be present within a clinical setting
-Levels of intervention (primary, secondary, tertiary)
-Triple P Positive Parenting program
-example of a disorder that really benefits from prevention strategies
1) Name and describe three decision-making biases that may affect the validity of case formulation in a clinical setting. You also need to give an example of when each bias might occur.
2) Describe the Rorschach Inkblot. Is this test a culturally appropriate measure? Using what you’ve learned in class and external sources (i.e. things I’ve posted on blackboard), explain why or why not. You must give an example to support your claim.
3) What is the importance of the validity scale of the MMPI? Name and describe 5 subtests of the validity scale. Please use examples to describe each subtest.
4) What are the 4 main composite scores of the WAIS test? For each one, please name and describe a test within each scale.
5) Explain Charles Spearman’s S & G factor model of intelligence. Why is this model useful? Is it still used today?
6) Explain the difference between unstructured, semi-structured & structured diagnostic interviews. Explain what the SCID is. (Talk about its purpose, how questions are asked, and if it’s a self-report measure or assessment given by a clinician,
Tests to know very well:
-SCID
-Wechsler
-MMPI
-confidentiality
-ecological monetary assessment
-open vs. closed questions
-assessing couples
-reactivity
-Binet tests: why is Wechsler a better version of an IQ test?
-fluid vs. crystallized intelligence
-Gardner’s intelligences
-Emotional intelligence: what are these tests measuring?
-Thematic Apperception Test
-self-report test
-projective tests: pros, cons, uses
-translating tests: drawbacks
-California Psychological Inventory: what is it
-NEO-PI revised: what are the main traits tested?
-Assessment drawbacks: are their limitations? Are there biases?
-”and” & “or” rule
-Biases that may be present within a clinical setting
-Levels of intervention (primary, secondary, tertiary)
-Triple P Positive Parenting program
-example of a disorder that really benefits from prevention strategies
1) Name and describe three decision-making biases that may affect the validity of case formulation in a clinical setting. You also need to give an example of when each bias might occur.
2) Describe the Rorschach Inkblot. Is this test a culturally appropriate measure? Using what you’ve learned in class and external sources (i.e. things I’ve posted on blackboard), explain why or why not. You must give an example to support your claim.
3) What is the importance of the validity scale of the MMPI? Name and describe 5 subtests of the validity scale. Please use examples to describe each subtest.
4) What are the 4 main composite scores of the WAIS test? For each one, please name and describe a test within each scale.
5) Explain Charles Spearman’s S & G factor model of intelligence. Why is this model useful? Is it still used today?
6) Explain the difference between unstructured, semi-structured & structured diagnostic interviews. Explain what the SCID is. (Talk about its purpose, how questions are asked, and if it’s a self-report measure or assessment given by a clinician,