PSYCH 109 – ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT

ASSIGNMENT NO. 1

Name of student: Date:

Course/Yr. Level/Section:

Instructions: This is a 40 item activity. Read and analyze what is being asked and properly construct
your responses. Answer the following questions briefly and concisely. Do not copy from your classmates.

1. What are cultural biases in assessment? State at least one issue. (5 pts)
2. What are the strategies for avoiding cultural bias in assessment? State at least two
actions. (10 pts)
3. What are the specific criticisms of the DSM? Give at least two criticisms (5 pts)
4. What are the things we need to consider in diagnosing a client/patient? Give at least one.
(5 pts)
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of objective tests? (5 pts)
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of projective tests? (5 pts)
7. Give at least two examples of projective and objective test, briefly describe the nature
and description of each tests. (10 pts)

Note: You may cite some resources on the internet / books / researches. Put the references.