Q: The formula for calculating intelligence quotient (IQ) is $$IQ = \frac{MA}{CA} \times 100$$, where $$MA is $$mental age and $$CA is $$chronological age. If a child has a mental age of 12 and a chronological age of 10, what is their IQ?

$$IQ = \frac{12}{10} \times 100 = 120$$

Question 1

Which physician first argued that abnormal behaviour is rooted in diseases of the brain, marking a shift toward a medical model of mental illness?

Accepted Answer

Wilhelm Griesinger

Question 2

In the late 19th century, what was the underlying premise that led to the development of the medical model of abnormal behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Organic factors best explained abnormal behaviour

Question 3

According to Abraham Maslow's humanistic model, what is the inborn tendency that motivates individuals to strive to become all they are capable of being?

Accepted Answer

Self-actualization

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'unconditional positive regard' as proposed by Carl Rogers?

Accepted Answer

Valuing other people as having worth regardless of their behaviour at a particular time

Question 5

A client believes they are only worthy if they meet certain standards set by others. According to humanistic theory, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Conditions of worth

Question 6

Which of the following is a key feature of the cognitive-behavioural perspective on abnormal behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal behaviour results from patterns of thinking and learning

Question 7

A person who generalizes from a few negative experiences to believe that 'nothing ever goes right' is demonstrating which cognitive error?

Accepted Answer

Overgeneralization

Question 8

The diathesis-stress model of abnormal behaviour can be mathematically represented as $$R = f(D, S)$$, where $$R is $$risk, $$D is $$diathesis, and $$S is $$stress. Which statement best describes this model?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal behaviour results from the interaction of a predispositional vulnerability and environmental stress

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a projective test used in psychological assessment?

Accepted Answer

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

Question 10

A psychologist is using a test that presents ambiguous images and asks the client to tell a story about each one. This test is most likely:

Accepted Answer

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of a functional analysis in behavioural assessment?

Accepted Answer

To identify the antecedents, behaviours, and consequences associated with a problem behaviour

Question 12

The formula for calculating intelligence quotient (IQ) is $$IQ = \frac{MA}{CA} 	imes 100$$, where $$MA is $$mental age and $$CA is $$chronological age. If a child has a mental age of 12 and a chronological age of 10, what is their IQ?

Accepted Answer

$$IQ = \frac{12}{10} 	imes 100 = 120$$

Question 13

Which of the following is a major criticism of projective tests such as the Rorschach Inkblot Test?

Accepted Answer

They have low reliability and validity

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the DSM-5's approach to classifying mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

It classifies abnormal behaviour patterns based on developmental models and uses specific diagnostic criteria

Question 15

A test that consistently produces the same results but does not measure what it is supposed to measure is:

Accepted Answer

Reliable, but not valid

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a physiological measurement used in psychological assessment?

Accepted Answer

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

Question 17

A psychologist is interested in how cultural background may influence the expression of psychological symptoms. Which perspective is most relevant to this concern?

Accepted Answer

Sociocultural perspective

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the biopsychosocial perspective on abnormal behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal behaviour results from the interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors

Question 19

A client is assessed using a structured interview, a personality inventory, and a neuropsychological battery. Which principle of assessment is being demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

Multi-method assessment

Question 20

Which of the following is a key strength of the DSM-5 system?

Accepted Answer

It provides specific diagnostic criteria that improve reliability among clinicians

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