Question 1

The term theory refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) A set of propositions that attempt to explain a phenomenon by describing the cause-effect relationships that contribute to that phenomenon 
B) A set of propositions that is falsifiable 
C) A set of propositions that constitute a hypothesis 
D) A set of propositions based on analogue research 
A) A set of propositions that attempt to explain a phenomenon by describing the cause-effect relationships that contribute to that phenomenon 
B) A set of propositions that is falsifiable 
C) A set of propositions that constitute a hypothesis 
D) A set of propositions based on analogue research

Question 2

An alternative approach to research in clinical psychology is one based on social constructionism.This refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) Knowledge consists of multiple realities that are constructed by people 
B) Knowledge that may be historically and culturally specific 
C) Knowledge that frequently involves individuals creating their own realities 
D) All of the above 
A) Knowledge consists of multiple realities that are constructed by people 
B) Knowledge that may be historically and culturally specific 
C) Knowledge that frequently involves individuals creating their own realities 
D) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following might provide information on one month prevalence rate of a disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) How many visits have you made to your GP with complaints of psychopathology in one month? 
B) Have you ever experienced symptoms of a specific psychopathology in the last month? 
C) How often have you felt depressed in the last month? 
D) Have any members of your family experienced psychopathology within the last month? 
A) How many visits have you made to your GP with complaints of psychopathology in one month? 
B) Have you ever experienced symptoms of a specific psychopathology in the last month? 
C) How often have you felt depressed in the last month? 
D) Have any members of your family experienced psychopathology within the last month?

Question 4

Meta-analysis detects trends by:

Accepted Answer

A) Comparing effect sizes across studies 
B) Comparing sample sizes across studies 
C) Comparing standard deviations across studies 
D) Comparing standard errors across studies 
A) Comparing effect sizes across studies 
B) Comparing sample sizes across studies 
C) Comparing standard deviations across studies 
D) Comparing standard errors across studies

Question 5

Which of the following steps could be taken to avoid experimenter bias?

Accepted Answer

A) Ensure that participants receive their experimental instructions in exactly the same way 
B) Conduct the experiment 'blind' by asking someone else to conduct the manipulation 
C) Ensure the experimenter is naive to the hypothesis of the study 
D) All of the above 
A) Ensure that participants receive their experimental instructions in exactly the same way 
B) Conduct the experiment 'blind' by asking someone else to conduct the manipulation 
C) Ensure the experimenter is naive to the hypothesis of the study 
D) All of the above

Question 6

In most experiments the researcher manipulates one particular variable to assess its effects on a particular outcome.This variable is:

Accepted Answer

A) The independent variable 
B) The static variable 
C) The dependent variable 
D) The outcome variable 
A) The independent variable 
B) The static variable 
C) The dependent variable 
D) The outcome variable

Question 7

The nature of the relationship between the two variables concerned in a scattergram is illustrated using:

Accepted Answer

A) A bell curve 
B) Positive correlation 
C) Negative correlation 
D) The line of best fit 
A) A bell curve 
B) Positive correlation 
C) Negative correlation 
D) The line of best fit

Question 8

Which of the following methods are used in clinical psychology research?

Accepted Answer

A) Correlation designs 
B) Longitudinal studies 
C) Social interaction studies 
D) All of the above 
A) Correlation designs 
B) Longitudinal studies 
C) Social interaction studies 
D) All of the above

Question 9

When a researcher withholds effective treatment from someone suffering from a psychopathology,this referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) A no-treatment control condition 
B) The non-placebo condition 
C) The short straw condition 
D) A high risk - low reward condition 
A) A no-treatment control condition 
B) The non-placebo condition 
C) The short straw condition 
D) A high risk - low reward condition

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of experimental manipulation?

Accepted Answer

A) Questionnaire studies 
B) Participant observation 
C) Negative mood induction 
D) Participant debriefing 
A) Questionnaire studies 
B) Participant observation 
C) Negative mood induction 
D) Participant debriefing

Question 11

The relationship between two variables can also be represented graphically.This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) A scattergram 
B) A histogram 
C) A polygram 
D) A line of best fit 
A) A scattergram 
B) A histogram 
C) A polygram 
D) A line of best fit

Question 12

One of the most powerful research designs is the experiment.This is a design in which:

Accepted Answer

A) The design in which the researcher observes participant's behaviour 
B) Research that always takes place in the laboratory 
C) The researcher manipulates a particular variable and observes the effect of this manipulation on some outcome,such as the participant's behaviour 
D) Research that produces measurable results 
A) The design in which the researcher observes participant's behaviour 
B) Research that always takes place in the laboratory 
C) The researcher manipulates a particular variable and observes the effect of this manipulation on some outcome,such as the participant's behaviour 
D) Research that produces measurable results

Question 13

Prospective studies describe:

Accepted Answer

A) Knowing the outcome of studies before they are conducted 
B) Taking measures at a particular point in time then going back to the same participants at some future time and take the same or similar measures again 
C) Studies that do not involves specific variables or measures 
D) Predicting participants future psychological health 
A) Knowing the outcome of studies before they are conducted 
B) Taking measures at a particular point in time then going back to the same participants at some future time and take the same or similar measures again 
C) Studies that do not involves specific variables or measures 
D) Predicting participants future psychological health

Question 14

Informed consent for experimental participation should include:

Accepted Answer

A) Details of the purpose of the experiment 
B) A description of the procedures the participant will encounter 
C) The duration of the study 
D) All of the above 
A) Details of the purpose of the experiment 
B) A description of the procedures the participant will encounter 
C) The duration of the study 
D) All of the above

Question 15

The primary aim of clinical psychology research is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Further our knowledge and understanding of psychopathology 
B) Develop treatment plans 
C) Improve diagnostic criteria 
D) Design classification systems 
A) Further our knowledge and understanding of psychopathology 
B) Develop treatment plans 
C) Improve diagnostic criteria 
D) Design classification systems

Question 16

During an experiment,a participant may begin to think about the purpose of the experiment and behave in a way which is consistent with these thoughts.This is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Double blind 
B) Demand characteristics 
C) Experimenter bias 
D) Cognitive dissonance 
A) Double blind 
B) Demand characteristics 
C) Experimenter bias 
D) Cognitive dissonance

Question 17

Grounded theory is an approach to qualitative analysis)It involves:

Accepted Answer

A) Identifying significant childhood experiences 
B) Identifying unconscious defence mechanisms 
C) Identifying baseline measurements 
D) Identifying consistent categories or themes within the data 
A) Identifying significant childhood experiences 
B) Identifying unconscious defence mechanisms 
C) Identifying baseline measurements 
D) Identifying consistent categories or themes within the data

Question 18

The outcome of what is being measured is known as?

Accepted Answer

A) The independent variable 
B) The dependant variable 
C) The predictor variable 
D) The hypothetical variable 
A) The independent variable 
B) The dependant variable 
C) The predictor variable 
D) The hypothetical variable

Question 19

A negative correlation between two variables refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) When scores on one variable increase,then scores on the other variables will decrease 
B) When scores on one variable increase,then scores on the other variables will increase 
C) When scores on one variable decrease,then scores on the other variables will decrease 
D) When the two variables are completely unrelated 
A) When scores on one variable increase,then scores on the other variables will decrease 
B) When scores on one variable increase,then scores on the other variables will increase 
C) When scores on one variable decrease,then scores on the other variables will decrease 
D) When the two variables are completely unrelated

Question 20

Studies of the frequency and distribution of disorders within specific populations over a specified period of time are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Epistemological studies 
B) Existential studies 
C) Epidemiological studies 
D) Experiential studies 
A) Epistemological studies 
B) Existential studies 
C) Epidemiological studies 
D) Experiential studies

The term theory refers to:

An alternative approach to research in clinical psychology is one based on social constructionism.This refers to:

Which of the following might provide information on one month prevalence rate of a disorder?

Meta-analysis detects trends by:

Which of the following steps could be taken to avoid experimenter bias?

In most experiments the researcher manipulates one particular variable to assess its effects on a particular outcome.This variable is:

The nature of the relationship between the two variables concerned in a scattergram is illustrated using:

Which of the following methods are used in clinical psychology research?

When a researcher withholds effective treatment from someone suffering from a psychopathology,this referred to as:

Which of the following is an example of experimental manipulation?

The relationship between two variables can also be represented graphically.This is known as:

One of the most powerful research designs is the experiment.This is a design in which:

Prospective studies describe:

Informed consent for experimental participation should include:

The primary aim of clinical psychology research is to:

During an experiment,a participant may begin to think about the purpose of the experiment and behave in a way which is consistent with these thoughts.This is referred to as:

Grounded theory is an approach to qualitative analysis)It involves:

The outcome of what is being measured is known as?

A negative correlation between two variables refers to:

Studies of the frequency and distribution of disorders within specific populations over a specified period of time are known as:

Introducing Psychopathology: Concepts, Paradigms and Practices

Classification and Assessment in Clinical Psychology

Treating Psychopathology

Clinical Practice

Anxiety and Stressor-Related Problems

Depression and Mood Disorders

Experiencing Psychosis: Schizophrenia Spectrum Problems

Substance Use Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual and Gender Problems

Personality Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders

Dissociative Experiences

Neurocognitive Disorders

Childhood and Adolescent Psychological Problems

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Exam 3: Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

The term theory refers to:

An alternative approach to research in clinical psychology is one based on social constructionism.This refers to:

Which of the following might provide information on one month prevalence rate of a disorder?

Meta-analysis detects trends by:

Which of the following steps could be taken to avoid experimenter bias?

In most experiments the researcher manipulates one particular variable to assess its effects on a particular outcome.This variable is:

The nature of the relationship between the two variables concerned in a scattergram is illustrated using:

Which of the following methods are used in clinical psychology research?

When a researcher withholds effective treatment from someone suffering from a psychopathology,this referred to as:

Which of the following is an example of experimental manipulation?

The relationship between two variables can also be represented graphically.This is known as:

One of the most powerful research designs is the experiment.This is a design in which:

Prospective studies describe:

Informed consent for experimental participation should include:

The primary aim of clinical psychology research is to:

During an experiment,a participant may begin to think about the purpose of the experiment and behave in a way which is consistent with these thoughts.This is referred to as:

Grounded theory is an approach to qualitative analysis)It involves:

The outcome of what is being measured is known as?

A negative correlation between two variables refers to:

Studies of the frequency and distribution of disorders within specific populations over a specified period of time are known as:

Introducing Psychopathology: Concepts, Paradigms and Practices

Classification and Assessment in Clinical Psychology

Treating Psychopathology

Clinical Practice

Anxiety and Stressor-Related Problems

Depression and Mood Disorders

Experiencing Psychosis: Schizophrenia Spectrum Problems

Substance Use Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual and Gender Problems

Personality Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders

Dissociative Experiences

Neurocognitive Disorders

Childhood and Adolescent Psychological Problems

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Filters