A clinical psychologist is asked to evaluate a child who is reported to be disruptive at home and at school. The psychologist's assessment includes a wide variety of tools. Which of the following would be the most objective technique he uses?
a) clinical interview
b) projective testing
c) visual analogue scale
d) behavioral observation
d
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A) suffer from persistent anxiety that cannot be attributed to a phobic object, situation, or activity. B) show absence of autonomic arousal that leads to anxiety attacks. C) are typically afraid of suffocation. D) have extreme mood swings from ecstatic elation to deep depression, including suicidal tendencies.
Regarding psychoses, absences or deficiencies compared to normal behavior, such as garbled speech and a flat affect, would be considered __________ symptoms
a. positive b. negative c. comorbid d. stress-vulnerability
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of computerized testing, including the differences between adaptive testing and traditional testing.
What will be an ideal response?
During which of the following age ranges does fertility reach its peak in women?
A) 15–20 years of age B) 20–25 years of age C) 25–30 years of age D) 30–35 years of age