How are hypotheses relevant in the process of psychological assessment?

What will be an ideal response?


Psychological assessment can be thought of as a process whereby a practitioner generates hypotheses and systematically gathers evidence to support or refute these hypotheses to ultimately come to a valid diagnosis.

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It is estimated that as many as _________ people perished at port, at sea, or upon arrival during the slave trade.

a) 2 million b) 4 million c) 6 million d) 8 million

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Mental status exams are used to gather information necessary to make a diagnosis and most often include all of the following areas of function, EXCEPT: ________________________

a. behavior in session b. reported emotional state c. medical history d. thought process and content

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services concluded that African Americans are over-diagnosed with

a. Schizophrenia b. Bipolar disorder c. Anxiety disorders d. Depression

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The tendency for a family to remain in a steady, stable state of equilibrium unless forced to change is known as _________

a. morphogenesis b. homeostasis c. equifinality d. nonsummativity

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