To say that intelligences tests have good criterion validity means that:
a) They can distinguish giftedness and mental retardation
b) They can differentiate people with different occupations
c) They cannot predict educational and vocational attainment
d) They cannot distinguish people at the high and low ends of the intelligence spectrum
a
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According to cognitive-behavioral theorists, individuals with _____ personality disorder are primed to attribute mistakes and problems to _____.
A. paranoid; others B. paranoid; themselves C. obsessive-compulsive; themselves D. dependent; others
Danny, a first semester college freshman referred to the college counseling center. He has recently begun spray painting obscenities on the student center bathroom walls
Several weeks ago, Danny's longtime girlfriend, who attends college in a neighboring state, broke up with him. Danny does not present in the interview with emotional distress. He has no history of psychological problems and, until his recent vandalism activities, was considered a peaceful and law-abiding member of the college community. Based on the aforementioned history, which of the following diagnoses would a therapist would most likely diagnose Danny with? a. Adjustment disorder with disturbance of conduct b. Adjustment disorder with anxiety c. Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood d. Adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotion and conduct