research & Program Eval
In an experimental setting, what does the term “Confounded” imply?
Undesirable variables have not been controlled.
What is the primary purpose of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
To measure depression levels
Which of the following is a potential effect of crisis on an individuals mental health?
Persistent anxiety, depression or trauma symptoms
According to Occams Razor, experimenters are advised to…
Interpret results in the simplest way possible. Opt for straightforward interpretations.
On the MMPI-2 what does the schizophrenia (Sc) scale primarily assess?
Disturbances in thinking and perceptions, including impaired reality testing
In the content of sexual and gender identity development, what term best describes the process of exploring or being unsure about one’s sexual orientation or gender identity?
Questioning
If a study shows that more study time correlates with higher scores on state counselor license exams, what kind of correlation does this suggest?
Positive
A counselor advising a client that their SAT scores can predict their readiness for college-Level work is referring to:
Predictive validity
Development stage according to Freud in which a boy develops feelings of desire for his mother and jealousy towards his father?
Oedipus complex
In an N=1 experimental design commonly used by behaviorists, what is the initial step?
Take a baseline measurement
A therapist conducts an anxiety assessment using a sample made up only of clients with social anxiety disorder. Which factor most limits how well results can be generalized to other clients with anxiety.
The use of Homogeneous sample ( only social anxiety disorder)
Which Erickson stage primarily focuses on developing close relationships and partnerships
Intimacy vs. isolation ages 23-34 yrs
Which data collection method provides the most objective measure of actual client behavior or skill acquisition when evaluating a counselor program?
Performance based assessments.
They require clients to actually demonstrate a skill or behavior rather than describe it. This reduces bias.
What is the purpose of criterion related validity study in therapeutic assessments?
To determine the extent to which an assessment instrument correlates with other relevant measures.