Publisher:
Prentice Hall
PSY560
Clinical Psychology
Text: Introduction to Clinical Psychology
7th Edition
ISBN-1 0: 0131729675
Authors:
Geoffrey P. Kramer, Douglas A. Bernstein, Vicky Phares
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PSY 560 Clinical Psychology
Multiple Choice Questions (Enter your answers on the enclosed answer sheet)
1. Most clinical assessment instruments fall into which three categories?
a. observations, self-report measures, therapy
b. tests, interventions, therapy
c. interviews, tests, observations
d. interventions, on-line questionnaires, phone interviews
2. What is the single most frequent activity of clinical psychologists today?
a. conducting therapy
b. supervising interns
c. teaching
d. research
3. Which of the following is NOT a reason that most clinical psychology programs emphasize statistics and research courses and activities?
a. Clinical psychologists often supervise and evaluate research projects.
b. It is essential that psychologists know how to critically evaluate published research.
c. A clinical psychologist can't be licensed without their own published research.
d. It is important that clinicians are aware of current research and trends.
4. Clinical practica are specialized educational opportunities where
a. students observe their supervisor conducting therapy and discuss the tech-
niques.
b. students consult with other agencies to broaden their perspectives.
c. students see clients and then meet with a supervisor on a regular basis.
d. students attend seminars and construct tests.
5. According to the text, two types of consultation in which it is common for clinical psychologists to participate are
a. private and group.
b. case and program/administration.
c. preventative and remedial.
d. paid and unpaid.
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6. Interest in understanding the importance of diversity and cultural variations is related to the understanding that
a. the willingness to seek treatment can vary by culture and ethnic background.
b. there are some cultural variations in symptom patterns.
c. there can be differing responses to treatments and interventions related to cultural and ethnic differences.
d. all ofthe above
7. According to the National Comorbidity Survey, the three most common types of psychological disorders are
a. anxiety disorders, impulse-control disorders and substance abuse disorders.
b. depression, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse disorders.
c. depression, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders.
d. substance-abuse disorders, relationship problems, depression.
8. A major sociocultural event that created an acute need for psychological test- ing in the United States was
a. the establishment of psychology departments in major universities.