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A client has a heart attack that results in an adjustment disorder with depression. When writing the diagnosis, the adjustment disorder should be listed first and the heart attack should be listed second.
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The DSM-5 has diagnostic codes that match both the the International Classification of Diseases, 9threvision, (ICD-9) and 10th revision (ICD-10). a. Trueb. False
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The ordering of diagnoses in the DSM-5 is unimportant because it now uses a single-axis approach making them all equal.
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One of the most important aspects of the DSM classification system is to describe and communicate with other professionals.
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DSM-I was first developed around the turn of the 20thcentury. a. Trueb. False
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Why is diagnosis important in the assessment process?a. It offers one additional means of understanding the whole person.b. It provides an understanding of the etiology of the mental disorders.c. It provides different ways of treating the client as a function of the clinician's theoretical orientation. d. All of these are reasons.
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In the DSM-IV-TR, the GAF scale is used to: a. assess the cognitive functioning of the client. b. assess overall functioning of the client.c. measure ethical decision making ability. d. measure multicultural awareness.e. assess mental status.
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Professionals often use informal diagnostic labels to improve communications to each other. Which of the following is NOT one that you would typically see?a. Rule-inb. Provisional c. Traitsd. By historye. By self-report
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A provisional diagnosis should be given in which of the following situations?a. During the beginning or initial onset of an illness b. For a temporary or transitory illnessc. When a masters level clinician who is not yet licensed makes the diagnosis d. When the clinician believes this is the diagnosis but can't yet substantiate
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Which of the following is true about subtypes in the DSM-5?a. They are mutually exclusive - you can only pick one. b. They are identified by the phrase "Specify if."c. They help capture the severity of an illness.d. They are used to communicate the dimensional diagnosis.
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Which of the following is true about specifiers in the DSM-5?a. They are used to capture the severity of an illness.b. They are mutually exclusive - you can only pick one. c. They are noted by the phrase "Specify if."d. They are helpful in cross referencing DSM-5 diagnosis with ICD-9 or ICD-10 diagnosis.
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In the DSM-IV-TR, which of the following axis was used to describe personality disorders?a. Axis I b. Axis II c. Axis III d. Axis IV e. Axis V
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Which of the following is true about ordering diagnoses in the DSM-5?a. The ordering doesn't matter since the DSM-5 has moved to a single-axis approach.b. A medical diagnosis should be listed before a mental health diagnosis if the mental health diagnosis is the result from that medical condition.c. Diagnosis should be listed in the chronological order they occurred or were diagnosed. d. Medical diagnoses are listed before mental health diagnoses.e. Diagnoses need to be listed in the following order: clinical disorder, personality disorders, medical diagnosis, V or Z codes.
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Which of the following is a reason the APA went to a single axis diagnosis in the DSM-5?a. To make personality disorders on par with clinical disorders so they don't seem untreatable b. To make mental disorders a higher priority and more distinct from medical disordersc. There has been a trend of GAF scores getting over-inflated by clinicians and psychiatrists. d. None. The DSM-5 uses a multi-axial approach.
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Which edition of the APA Diagnostic and Statistical Manual first introduced the concept of multi-axial diagnosis?a. DSM-I b. DSM-II c. DSM-III d. DSM-IV e. DSM-5
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One of the first formal classification systems of mental illness prior to the DSM was called the:a. Cattell classification of idiocy. b. Medical 203.c. Binet diagnostic manual. d. 1942 MMPI.
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Which of the following is NOT a reason to understand diagnosis today?a. Changes in federal and state laws that highlight the importance of understanding certain diagnoses (e.g., IDEA)b. To be able to submit for insurance reimbursementc. For clinicians to speak a common language and be able to communicate with one another d. Often required for insurance reimbursemente. All of these are reasons.
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a- Americans with Disabilities Actb- The Buckley Amendment (FERPA)c- Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)d- Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)e- Freedom of Information Actf- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)g- PL94-142 and IDEAh- Privileged communication lawsi- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. j- Jaffe v. Redmond Asserts that if a student is found to have a disability, schools must assure that the student is given accommodations for his or her disability and taught within the "least restrictive environment," which often is a regular classroom.
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a- Americans with Disabilities Actb- The Buckley Amendment (FERPA)c- Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)d- Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)e- Freedom of Information Actf- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)g- PL94-142 and IDEAh- Privileged communication lawsi- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. j- Jaffe v. Redmond Assures the confidentiality of a conversation conducted with someone that the state or federal law has identified as having the legal right to confidentiality (i.e. attorney-client, doctor-patient, therapist-patient, clergy-penitent, etc.).
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a- Americans with Disabilities Actb- The Buckley Amendment (FERPA)c- Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)d- Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)e- Freedom of Information Actf- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)g- PL94-142 and IDEAh- Privileged communication lawsi- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. j- Jaffe v. Redmond Affirms the right of all individuals to their school records, including test records.
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a- Americans with Disabilities Actb- The Buckley Amendment (FERPA)c- Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)d- Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)e- Freedom of Information Actf- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)g- PL94-142 and IDEAh- Privileged communication lawsi- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. j- Jaffe v. Redmond Assures that a number of disenfranchised groups (e.g., economically disadvantaged, single parents, incarcerated, disabled) have access to vocational assessment, counseling, and placement.
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a- Americans with Disabilities Actb- The Buckley Amendment (FERPA)c- Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)d- Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)e- Freedom of Information Actf- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)g- PL94-142 and IDEAh- Privileged communication lawsi- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. j- Jaffe v. Redmond Assures the privacy of client records, including testing records, and the sharing of such information.
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a- Americans with Disabilities Actb- The Buckley Amendment (FERPA)c- Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)d- Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)e- Freedom of Information Actf- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)g- PL94-142 and IDEAh- Privileged communication lawsi- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. j- Jaffe v. Redmond Assures proper test administration, the accommodations be made for individuals with disabilities who are taking tests for employment, and that testing be shown to be relevant to the job in question.
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a- Americans with Disabilities Actb- The Buckley Amendment (FERPA)c- Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)d- Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)e- Freedom of Information Actf- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)g- PL94-142 and IDEAh- Privileged communication lawsi- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. j- Jaffe v. Redmond This act applies to all federally-funded programs receiving financial assistance and was established to create a "level playing field." Any instrument used to measure appropriateness for a program or service must be measuring the individual's ability, not be a reflection of his or her disability.
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a- Americans with Disabilities Actb- The Buckley Amendment (FERPA)c- Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)d- Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)e- Freedom of Information Actf- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)g- PL94-142 and IDEAh- Privileged communication lawsi- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. j- Jaffe v. Redmond This law assures the right of individuals to access their federal records, including test records. Most states have similar laws that assure the right to access state records.
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a- Americans with Disabilities Actb- The Buckley Amendment (FERPA)c- Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)d- Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)e- Freedom of Information Actf- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)g- PL94-142 and IDEAh- Privileged communication lawsi- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. j- Jaffe v. Redmond Upheld the right that licensed professionals would not need to reveal information in their case notes.
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a- Americans with Disabilities Actb- The Buckley Amendment (FERPA)c- Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)d- Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)e- Freedom of Information Actf- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)g- PL94-142 and IDEAh- Privileged communication lawsi- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. j- Jaffe v. RedmondAsserts that any test used for employment or promotion must be shown to be suitable and valid for the job in question.
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Reviewing the relevant ethical guidelines
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Considering possible and probable courses of action
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Identifying the problem
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Obtaining consultation
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Listing the consequences of various decisions
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Knowing relevant laws and regulations
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Deciding on what appears to be the best course of action
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a- 1st step e- 5th stepb- 2nd step f- 6th stepc- 3rd step g- 7th stepd- 4th step h- 8th stepIdentifying the potential issues involved
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Forensic evaluations often include interviewing, assessment, knowledge of ethical and legal issues, and writing forensic reports.a. Trueb. False
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Forensic psychology primarily involves the evaluation of the deceased. a. Trueb. False
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The Jaffev.Redmondcase assured the right of licensed therapists to privileged communication. a. Trueb. False
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Generally, testing should not be in a holistic framework because of its narrow focus. a. Trueb. False
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The Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education was developed for testing in education in the following areas:admissions, educational assessment, educational diagnosis, and student placement. a. Trueb. False
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Test worthiness is generally only an issue in the selection of a test, not the scoring and interpretation of a test. a. Trueb. False
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It is permissible to change test content of purchased tests as long as you consider the client being assessed. a. Trueb. False
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Due to the nature of testing and the need for sometimes justifiable deception, informed consent is not required for administration of tests.
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Due to confidentiality guidelines, therapists are not allowed to discuss their client's issues; however, test data does not apply to those codes.
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HIPAA restricts the amount of information that a client can give to a clinician. a. Trueb. False
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All counselors can give "Level C" tests. a. Trueb. False
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Confidentiality is an ethical guideline, not a legal right. a. Trueb. False
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All tests likely carry some gender and cultural bias. a. Trueb. False
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To some degree, all tests are an invasion of privacy. a. Trueb. False
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Which association certifies counselors and social workers as forensic health evaluators?a. The NASW and ACA Evaluator Serviceb. The American Board of Forensic Psychologists c. The National Board of Certified Counselorsd. The National Board of Forensic Evaluators
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Which of the following does NOT offer an accreditation standard that helps to drive curriculum guidelines in assessment?a. American Psychological Association b. CACREPc. American Board of Forensic Psychologyd. National Association of School Psychologists
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To act as an expert witness in a child custody lawsuit, it is best to have specialized training in:a. divorce law and child custody litigation. b. forensic evaluations.c. high stakes testing.d. Child Protective Services.
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Which of the following was NOT a result of the Jaffev.Redmondcase?a. Licensed therapists have a right to privileged communication.b. Licensed social workers has a right to have her case notes kept confidential.c. Licensed therapists have protection against having their records brought to federal court against their wishes. d. Licensed therapists have the right to reveal information in federal court against the client's wishes.
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Which association promotes high standards in both research and practical application of psychological assessment, evaluation, measurement, and statistics?a. Division 5 of the American Psychological Associationb. The Assessment Division of the National Association of Social Workers c. The National Organization of Human Service Education and Assessment d. The Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC)
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Which association "is an organization of counselors, educators, and other professionals that advances the counseling profession by promoting best practices in assessment, research, and evaluation in counseling"?a. Division 5 of the American Psychological Associationb. The Assessment Division of the National Association of Social Workers c. The National Organization of Human Service Education and Assessment d. The Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC)
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Which of the following resulted in assuring that tests for hiring and advancement show ability to predict job performance?a. Griggsv.DukePowerCompanyb. FERPAc. The IDEAd. Carl Perkins Act e. PL94-142
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This act or law asserts that if a student is found to have a disability, schools must assure the student is given accommodations for his or her disability and taught within the "least restrictive environment," which often is a regular classroom.
a. FERPA
b. Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)
c. Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)
d. PL94-142 and IDEA
e. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
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This act or law assures the confidentiality of a conversation conducted with someone that the state or federal law has identified as having the legal right to confidentiality (i.e., attorney-client, doctor-patient, therapist-patient, clergy- penitent, etc.).
a. FERPA
b. Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)
c. Freedom of Information Act
d. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
e. Privileged communication laws
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This act or law affirms the right of all individuals to their school records, including test records. a. FERPAb. Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)c. Freedom of Information Actd. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)e. PL94-142 and IDEA
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This act or law assures that a number of disenfranchised groups (e.g., economically disadvantaged, single parents, incarcerated, disabled) have access to vocational assessment, counseling, and placement.a. Americans with Disabilities Act b. FERPAc. Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)d. Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)e. Freedom of Information Act
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This act or law assures the privacy of client records, including testing records, and the sharing of such information. a. FERPAb. Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)c. Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)d. Freedom of Information Acte. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
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This act or law assures proper test administration, that accommodations be made for individuals with disabilities who are taking tests for employment and that testing be shown to be relevant to the job in question.a. FERPAb. Americans with Disabilities Actc. Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)d. Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)e. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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This act or law applies to all federally-funded programs receiving financial assistance and was established to create a "level playing field." Any instrument used to measure appropriateness for a program or service must be measuring the individual's ability, not be a reflection of his or her disability.
a. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
b. Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)
c. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
d. PL94-142 and IDEA
e. Privileged communication laws
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This law assures the right of individuals to access their federal records, including test records. Most states have similar laws that assure the right to access of state records.a. Americans with Disabilities Act b. FERPAc. Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)d. Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)e. Freedom of Information Act
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This document speaks to the qualifications of the individual giving tests in the following areas: qualifications needed, technical knowledge, test selection, test administration, test scoring, interpreting test results, and communicating test results.a. The Standards for the Qualifications of Tests Users b. Responsibilities of Users of Standardized Testsc. Standard for Educational and Psychological Testing d. The Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education