Distinguish between idiographic and nomothetic case formulations, and indicate when each of these formulations is useful

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The focus of clinical assessment is to obtain a detailed understanding of the individual child or family as a unique entity (e.g., Felicia and her family), referred to as "idiographic case formulation.". This is in contrast to a nomothetic formulation, which emphasizes broad general inferences that apply to large groups of individuals (e.g., children with a depressive disorder).

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The most widely adopted trait model of personality today is the

a. self-actualization model. b. Cattell sixteen-trait model. c. Allport hierarchical model. d. five-factor model. e. Eysenck three-trait model.

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Which of the following terms refers to setting priorities, planning, problem solving, managing resources, decision- making, and other activities adults carry out in order to take care of themselves and others who are entrusted to their care?

a. Meditation skills b. Management of the household c. Housekeeping d. Positive maintenance

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A group of individuals that matches the population on important characteristics such as age and sex is called a(n) ________

a. volunteer group. b. representative sample. c. unrepresentative sample. d. general sample.

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Explain why "means-end" thinking can lead to criminal or corrupt acts.

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