Classifying Abnormality
Psychology 270 with Hansell at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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By: Emalee Maus
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Abnormal Psychology, Binder Ready Version
Created: 2010-02-21
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validity
the accuracy of a test, measurement or category system
reliability
the consistency of a test, measurement or category system
interjudge reliability
consistency or agreement between multiple judges
test-retest reliability
consistency or agreement between multiple administrations of the same test
correlation
a statistical term for a systematic association between variables
dimensional system
a diagnostic system in which individuals are rated for the degree to which they exhibit certain traits
categorical system
a diagnostic system, like the DSM system, in which individuals are diagnosed according to whether or not they fit certain defined categories
symptom disorders
disorders characterized by the unpleasant and unwanted forms of distress and/or impairment
personality disorders
disorders characterized by extreme and rigid personality traits that cause distress or impairment
comorbidity
the presence of two or more disorders in one person, or a general association between two or more different disorders
ego-dystonic
behaviors, thought or feelings that are experienced by an individual as distressing and unwelcome
ego-syntonic
behaviors, thought or feelings that are experienced by an individual as consistent with their sense of self
Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF)
a scale rating an individual's level of functioning used for Axis V of the DSM-IV-TR
Mental Status Exam
a series of questions designed to assess whether a client has major problems with cognitive functions and orientation to reality
symptom and personality questionnaires
tests designed to measure symptoms or personality traits based on clients' responses to structured questions
Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II)
a widely used depression symptom questionnaire
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2)
a widely used personality questionnaire
projective tests
tests designed to measure client characteristics based on clients' responses to and interpretations of ambiguous stimuli
Rorschach test
a projective test in which clients' responses to inkblots are interpreted and scored
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
a projective test in which clients are asked to make up stories about pictures of people in ambiguous situations
Draw-A-Person Test (DAP)
a projective test in which clients are asked to draw pictures of themselves and other people
Stanford-Binet
the first widely used intelligence test
intelligence quotient (IQ)
a measurement obtained by intelligence tests, of overall intellectual ability
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Test (WAIS)
currently, the most widely used intelligence test
experimental design
isolation and manipulation of a limited number of variables under highly controlled conditions in order to test specific causal hypotheses
descriptive design
collection of quantitative and/or qualitative data that can be organized to present an accurate overview or detailed example of a phenomenon of interest
correlational design
statistical examination of the systematic associations between two or more variables of interest
About this deck
By: Emalee Maus
Textbook: Abnormal Psychology, Binder Ready Version
Created: 2010-02-21
Size: 27 flashcards
Views: 23
Textbook:
Abnormal Psychology, Binder Ready VersionCreated: 2010-02-21
Size: 27 flashcards
Views: 23
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