NCE Domain 2: Intake, Assessment, and Diagnosis Welcome to your NCE Domain 2: Intake, Assessment, and Diagnosis 1. NCE: Intake Assessment and Diagnosis In the context of psychological assessment, the term "standardization" refers to which of the following processes? A. Adjusting test scores to account for the age of the respondent. B. The process of administering and scoring the test in a consistent manner. C. Developing norms by testing a large, representative sample of individuals. D. Modifying tests for use in different cultures. None 2. NCE: Intake Assessment and Diagnosis When a counselor is using a "criterion-referenced" test, they are primarily interested in: A. Comparing a client's test scores to a pre-established criterion. B. Assessing how a client's scores compare to a normative sample. C. Evaluating the reliability and validity of the test. D. Determining the percentile rank of the client's test scores. None 3. NCE: Intake Assessment and Diagnosis The primary purpose of conducting a biopsychosocial assessment during intake is to: A. Identify the client's insurance coverage and ability to pay. B. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the client's functioning across biological, psychological, and social domains. C. Assign a preliminary diagnosis based on the DSM-5 criteria. D. Determine the client's eligibility for services. None 4. NCE: Intake Assessment and Diagnosis When evaluating the reliability of an assessment tool, which of the following types of reliability refers to the consistency of test scores over time? A. Inter-rater reliability B. Test-retest reliability C. Split-half reliability D. Internal consistency reliability None 5. NCE: Intake Assessment and Diagnosis A counselor considering the cultural competence of an assessment tool should primarily focus on which of the following aspects? A. The cost of the tool B. The tool's popularity in the counselor's region C. The cultural and linguistic appropriateness of the tool for the client D. The time required to administer the tool None 6. NCE: Intake Assessment and Diagnosis In psychological testing, the Flynn effect refers to the phenomenon of: A. Decreasing reliability coefficients over time. B. Increasing average IQ scores over successive generations. C. The impact of socio-economic status on test performance. D. The effect of test-taking strategies on improving scores. None 7. NCE: Intake Assessment and Diagnosis Differential item functioning (DIF) analysis is used in test development to identify items that: A. Are too difficult for the majority of test-takers. B. Do not contribute to the overall reliability of the test. C. Are biased against certain groups of test-takers. D. Measure more than one construct simultaneously. None 8. NCE: Intake Assessment and Diagnosis In the context of assessment and diagnosis, "comorbidity" refers to: A. The combination of physical and psychological disorders in a client. B. The presence of one or more disorders in addition to a primary disorder. C. The misdiagnosis of a disorder due to similar symptomatology. D. The tendency to diagnose more disorders than are actually present. None 9. NCE: Intake Assessment and Diagnosis The term "construct validity" in psychological testing refers to: A. The extent to which a test measures the theoretical construct or trait it claims to measure. B. The consistency of a test's results across different populations. C. The test's ability to predict future behavior or outcomes. D. The degree to which test items appear to be valid to test takers. None 10. NCE: Intake Assessment and Diagnosis Which type of assessment is specifically designed to evaluate a client's readiness for change in therapeutic settings? A. Diagnostic assessment B. Needs assessment C. Risk assessment D. Stages of Change assessment None 11. NCE: Intake Assessment and Diagnosis In mental health assessment, "cultural formulation" involves: A. Translating assessment tools into the client's native language. B. Understanding a client's background, beliefs, and experiences within their cultural context. C. Diagnosing mental health conditions based on universal criteria. D. Adapting psychotherapy techniques to fit the cultural norms of the client. None 12. NCE: Intake Assessment and Diagnosis When utilizing projective tests in psychological assessment, a clinician is primarily seeking to uncover: A. The client's conscious thoughts and attitudes. B. Specific cognitive impairments or deficits. C. Underlying unconscious processes and conflicts. D. The client's level of social functioning. None 13. NCE: Intake Assessment and Diagnosis The concept of "therapeutic assessment" integrates assessment and intervention by aiming to: A. Provide immediate feedback to the client about their diagnosis. B. Use the assessment process as a brief therapeutic intervention. C. Ensure that all assessments lead directly to a treatment plan. D. Assess the client's response to therapy at regular intervals. None 14. NCE: Intake Assessment and Diagnosis In the context of psychometric properties of tests, "floor effect" refers to a situation where: A. A significant number of test-takers achieve the maximum possible score. B. The test fails to differentiate at the lower end of the ability scale. C. Test items are too difficult for the majority of the test-takers. D. The test is biased towards individuals with higher educational backgrounds. None 15. NCE: Intake Assessment and Diagnosis The use of "anchored rating scales" in the assessment process is particularly useful for: A. Reducing the subjectivity in interpreting projective test responses. B. Enhancing the reliability of observational data by providing specific behavior examples for each rating level. C. Determining the internal consistency of a self-report questionnaire. D. Adjusting test scores for the age of the respondent. None 1 out of 15 Time is Up! Time's up
