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CEFS 521 QUIZ- 4, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
QUESTION 1 1. The most cost-effective method of
administering assessment instruments is
______________. individual administration group
administration self administration computer
administration 1.5 points QUESTION 2 1. To purchase
a(n) ____________ instrument, a practitioner must have a
bachelor’s degree in psychology, human services,
education, or related disciplines; training or certification
relevant to assessment; or practical experience in the use
of assessment instruments. A-level B-level C-level None
of the above 1.5 points QUESTION 3 1. A source of
assessment instrument information that may present a
biased picture of the instrument is the: Mental
Measurements Yearbook test publisher’s website or
catalog test manual research literature 1.5 points
QUESTION 4 1. Orientation sessions given to individuals

2. prior to testing provide information about: the purpose of
the assessment instrument the criteria used for selecting
the assessment instrument the conditions under which the
instrument is to be taken all of the above 1.5 points
QUESTION 5 1. Existing assessment information about a
client can be obtained from: biographical data preliminary
diagnoses cumulative folders All of the above 1.5 points
QUESTION 6 1. A(n) _______________________ to
interpreting assessment results involves examining score
variations across the individuals who took the same test.
criterion approach interindividual approach
intraindividual approach methodical approach 1.5 points
QUESTION 7 1. The best way for a counselor to
familiarize himself/herself with a test is to: review the
manual, forms, answer sheets, and other materials review
the content of the instrument review the directions for
administering the instrument review procedures and
actually take the test. 1.5 points QUESTION 8 1. Tests
that are administered by examinees reading the

3. instructions themselves and then taking the test are
________________________ tests. individually
administered group administered self-administered All of
the above 1.5 points QUESTION 9 1. The best source of
information and critical reviews about commercial tests is
the Mental Measurements Yearbooks test publisher’s
website or catalog test manual research literature 1.5
points QUESTION 10 1. The first step in the process of
selecting assessment methods is to: search assessment
resources. identify available information. determine the
methods for obtaining information. identify the type of
information needed. 1.5 points QUESTION 11 1. In
clinical assessment via informal observation, according to
the text, the first element of the observation process is
the? Initial handshake between the clinician and client
Client’s tone of voice on the phone when making the
initial appointment Degree to which the client makes
initial eye contact with the clinician Client's posture in
their seat during the initial appointment 1.5 points

4. QUESTION 12 1. Susan was recently diagnosed with one
of the Cluster A Personality Disorders. Which of the
following is her diagnosis? Avoidant Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder Antisocial Personality
Disorder Paranoid Personality Disorder 1.5 points
QUESTION 13 1. Rachel presents with the following
symptoms: excessive worry, constantly feeing “tense,”
and sleep disturbances. She further reports smoking
marijuana occasionally to help her relax. Which
combination of tests would probably be most appropriate
as part of Rachel’s initial clinical assessment? Symptom
Checklist 90–Revised, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory Brief
Symptom Inventory, Symptom Checklist 90-Revised, and
Detailed Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress Millon
Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, State-Trait Anxiety
Inventory, and Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation Brief
Symptom Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, and
Multiscale Dissociation Inventory 1.5 points QUESTION

5. 14 1. Which of the following is a Cluster B Personality
Disorder in the DSM-5? Schizoid Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive
Personality Disorder Dependent Personality Disorder 1.5
points QUESTION 15 1. Counselor Jessica is interested
in gathering data about the efficacy of a specific group
therapy program for eating disorders. As such, she co-
facilitates a six-week eating disorder treatment group.
Jessica is utilizing ____________ observation? formal
monitoring intrusive rating 1.5 points QUESTION 16 1.
Inventories and checklists typically used in clinical
assessment fall under what umbrella of test categories?
Functioning Memory Personality Psychometric 1.5 points
QUESTION 17 1. Why is it crucial for mental health
professionals to be skilled in Suicide Risk Assessment?
Suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death in the
United States and the second among people age 15-24 For
every person who commits suicide, there are an estimated
10 to 20 who have attempted suicide About one in four

6. mental health practitioners will experience a client
suicide. All of the above 1.5 points QUESTION 18 1. All
of the following are likely to be measured during a
neuropsychological assessment EXCEPT: attention and
concentration learning and memory depression and
anxiety psychomotor speed 1.5 points QUESTION 19 1.
Which of the following best describes “visuospatial
skills?” Ability to mentally manipulate 2-dimensional and
3-dimensional objects Ability to reasonably estimate the
size, in square feet, of a room or building Speed at which
one can copy a sketch of a square, Greek cross, a triangle,
and/or a key Speed at which one can write their first and
last name with their non-dominant hand 1.5 points
QUESTION 20 1. The key function of clinical assessment
is to _________________. develop treatment plans
diagnose mental disorders decide what additional tests to
administer build rapport with clients CEFS 521 QUIZ- 4,
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY • Question 1 1.5 out of 1.5
points Orientation sessions given to individuals prior to

7. testing provide information about: • Question 2 1.5 out of
1.5 points Tests that are administered by examinees
reading the instructions themselves and then taking the
test are ________________________ tests. • Question 3
1.5 out of 1.5 points Existing assessment information
about a client can be obtained from: • Question 4 1.5 out
of 1.5 points A(n) _______________________ to
interpreting assessment results involves examining score
variations across the individuals who took the same test. •
Question 5 1.5 out of 1.5 points Typical errors in scoring
assessment instruments include: • Question 6 1.5 out of
1.5 points All of the following are examples of practical
issues that should be considered when evaluating and
selecting assessment instruments, except: • Question 7 1.5
out of 1.5 points The best source of information and
critical reviews about commercial tests is the • Question 8
1.5 out of 1.5 points An instrument is considered
____________ if differences in results are attributable to
demographic variables (e.g., gender, race, ethnicity,

8. culture, age, language, geographic region, etc.) rather than
to the construct being measured. • Question 9 1.5 out of
1.5 points Scoring performance assessments typically
involve _______________________. • Question 10 1.5
out of 1.5 points As compared to
____________________, ____________________is
typically easier to perform, less time-consuming, requires
scorers with less training, and produces fewer scoring
errors. • Question 11 1.5 out of 1.5 points In clinical
assessment via informal observation, according to the
text, the first element of the observation process is the? •
Question 12 1.5 out of 1.5 points What is the primary
reason the DSM-5 is used to diagnose mental disorders? •
Question 13 0 out of 1.5 points Which of the following
best describes the typical use/ administration of the
Mental Status Exam (MSE) in clinical (non-inpatient)
settings? • Question 14 1.5 out of 1.5 points Which of the
following is a Cluster B Personality Disorder in the DSM-
5? • Question 15 1.5 out of 1.5 points Rachel presents

9. with the following symptoms: excessive worry, constantly
feeing “tense,” and sleep disturbances. She further reports
smoking marijuana occasionally to help her relax. Which
combination of tests would probably be most appropriate
as part of Rachel’s initial clinical assessment? • Question
16 1.5 out of 1.5 points In using the Bender-Gestalt to
screen for “emotional indicators,” or emotional-behavior
problems in children, which of the following pairs is
CORRECT? • Question 17 1.5 out of 1.5 points
Inventories and checklists typically used in clinical
assessment fall under what umbrella of test categories? •
Question 18 1.5 out of 1.5 points Why is it crucial for
mental health professionals to be skilled in Suicide Risk
Assessment? • Question 19 1.5 out of 1.5 points The
Child Behavior Checklist is comprised of several different
types of scales. Which of the following is an element of
the “Competence” scale? • Question 20 1.5 out of 1.5
points All of the following are likely to be measured
during a neuropsychological assessment EXCEPT: CEFS

10. 521 QUIZ- 4, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY QUESTION 1
Information about instruments that are not commercially
available may be found in which of the following? Test
Critiques The Mental Measurements Yearbook The
Directory of Unpublished Experimental Measures All of
the above QUESTION 2 Existing assessment information
about a client can be obtained from: biographical data
preliminary diagnoses cumulative folders All of the above
QUESTION 3 Orientation sessions given to individuals
prior to testing provide information about: the purpose of
the assessment instrument the criteria used for selecting
the assessment instrument the conditions under which the
instrument is to be taken all of the above QUESTION 4
The most cost-effective method of administering
assessment instruments is ______________. individual
administration group administration self administration
computer administration QUESTION 5 The first question
to ask when evaluating and selecting an assessment
instrument is: Is the instrument biased? What is the

11. purpose of the instrument? What is the makeup of the
norm group? Does the instrument’s manual provide clear
and detailed instructions about administration procedures?
QUESTION 6 Typical errors in scoring assessment
instruments include: assignment of incorrect score values
to individual responses incorrectly recording responses
making calculation errors all of the above QUESTION 7
To purchase a(n) ____________ instrument, a practitioner
must have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, human
services, education, or related disciplines; training or
certification relevant to assessment; or practical
experience in the use of assessment instruments. A-level
B-level C-level None of the above QUESTION 8
_________________________________ must occur prior
to administering an assessment instrument. Informed
consent from clients Observing client verbal and
nonverbal cues Correctly storing test materials Checking
time limits for the test QUESTION 9 The best source of
information and critical reviews about commercial tests is

12. the Mental Measurements Yearbooks test publisher’s
website or catalog test manual research literature
QUESTION 10 The best way for a counselor to
familiarize himself/herself with a test is to: review the
manual, forms, answer sheets, and other materials review
the content of the instrument review the directions for
administering the instrument review procedures and
actually take the test. QUESTION 11 With regard to best
practices and multicultural considerations what should
you, the clinician, DO as part of the clinical assessment?
Approach all assessment and diagnosis processes with the
same assumptions and perceptions, regardless of client
diversity Accept a client’s belief that the source of their
distress is due to immoral behavior in a former life
Interpret physical complaints or ailments as psychological
concerns Avoid asking questions about tribal, ethnic, or
background differences that are obvious or are made
obvious by information provided by the client
QUESTION 12 The following is an excerpt from Tom’s

13. written MSE of a new client: “The client presented as
somewhat disheveled and unkempt, but was cooperative
and friendly. The client was aware of date, time, and
place, and reported no hallucinations or delusions.” All of
the following MSE categories were noted in this excerpt
EXCEPT: attitude toward examiner orientation and
consciousness concentration and attention perceptual
disturbances QUESTION 13 Which of the following best
describes “visuospatial skills?” Ability to mentally
manipulate 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional objects
Ability to reasonably estimate the size, in square feet, of a
room or building Speed at which one can copy a sketch of
a square, Greek cross, a triangle, and/or a key Speed at
which one can write their first and last name with their
non-dominant hand QUESTION 14 What is the primary
reason the DSM-5 is used to diagnose mental disorders? It
provides detailed information about mental disorders,
such as prevalence rates, course, and differential
diagnoses (how to distinguish one disorder from a similar

14. one). It is convenient and does not require much training
to learn how to use. It provides clinicians with treatment
plan suggestions for each disorder. It is standardized for
use across disciplines and across treatment settings.
QUESTION 15 Jim is considered a high-suicide-risk
client. He is single, suffers from depression and
alcoholism, is giving away prized possessions, is lonely
and isolated, and has a family history of suicide. Which of
these factors is considered a warning sign for suicide?
Loneliness and isolation Giving away prized possessions
Family history of suicide Depression and alcoholism
QUESTION 16 Inventories and checklists typically used
in clinical assessment fall under what umbrella of test
categories? Functioning Memory Personality
Psychometric QUESTION 17 Which of the following
best describes the typical use/ administration of the
Mental Status Exam (MSE) in clinical (non-inpatient)
settings? At the beginning of each session, to monitor the
client’s progress toward treatment goals When the

15. clinician suspects that the client may have some level of
intellectual disability To determine whether or not the
client meets the DSM-5 criteria for a specific disorder
During the first and last session, as a means of evaluating
the client’s overall progress QUESTION 18 All of the
following are likely to be measured during a
neuropsychological assessment EXCEPT: attention and
concentration learning and memory depression and
anxiety psychomotor speed QUESTION 19 Why is it
crucial for mental health professionals to be skilled in
Suicide Risk Assessment? Suicide is the eleventh leading
cause of death in the United States and the second among
people age 15-24 For every person who commits suicide,
there are an estimated 10 to 20 who have attempted
suicide About one in four mental health practitioners will
experience a client suicide. All of the above QUESTION
20 Counselor Jessica is interested in gathering data about
the efficacy of a specific group therapy program for
eating disorders. As such, she co-facilitates a six-week

16. eating disorder treatment group. Jessica is utilizing
____________ observation? formal monitoring intrusive
rating
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