Question 1

Meta-analysis attempts to:

Accepted Answer

A) Analyse very large studies 
B) Analysis of the methods of statistical analysis 
C) Detect trends across studies that may have used different procedures,numbers of participants,types of control procedures,and different forms of measurement 
D) Establish external validity 
A) Analyse very large studies 
B) Analysis of the methods of statistical analysis 
C) Detect trends across studies that may have used different procedures,numbers of participants,types of control procedures,and different forms of measurement 
D) Establish external validity

Question 2

The term model refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) The most common score or occurrence 
B) A hypothesised,cognitive,or perceptual faculty 
C) A representation that mirrors,duplicates,imitates or illiterates a pattern of relationships observed in data or nature 
D) The central idea behind the various uses of a term that always refers to large units if behaviour 
A) The most common score or occurrence 
B) A hypothesised,cognitive,or perceptual faculty 
C) A representation that mirrors,duplicates,imitates or illiterates a pattern of relationships observed in data or nature 
D) The central idea behind the various uses of a term that always refers to large units if behaviour

Question 3

In an experiment,a mixed design is so called because:

Accepted Answer

A) Elements from the experimental approach are adopted 
B) Participants are assigned non-randomly to the experimental groups 
C) Researchers may want to find if a particular variable will affect individuals with different psychopathologies in similar or different ways 
D) All of the above 
A) Elements from the experimental approach are adopted 
B) Participants are assigned non-randomly to the experimental groups 
C) Researchers may want to find if a particular variable will affect individuals with different psychopathologies in similar or different ways 
D) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following would not be found on an informed consent form?

Accepted Answer

A) Reasons why the participant has been selected 
B) The possible harms and benefits of the procedure 
C) Details of any future use of the data that is collected from the study 
D) Identification of the participant for research purposes 
A) Reasons why the participant has been selected 
B) The possible harms and benefits of the procedure 
C) Details of any future use of the data that is collected from the study 
D) Identification of the participant for research purposes

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) Have you ever experienced symptoms of a specific psychopathology in your lifetime? 
B) How many visits have you made to your GP with complaints of psychopathology? 
C) How often do you feel depressed? 
D) Have any members of your family ever suffered with psychopathology? 
A) Have you ever experienced symptoms of a specific psychopathology in your lifetime? 
B) How many visits have you made to your GP with complaints of psychopathology? 
C) How often do you feel depressed? 
D) Have any members of your family ever suffered with psychopathology?

Question 6

Aetiology is a term:

Accepted Answer

A) Used to describe a course of treatment 
B) Used to predict the length of treatment 
C) Used to describe the causes or origins of psychological symptoms 
D) That describes a specific theory related to psychopathology 
A) Used to describe a course of treatment 
B) Used to predict the length of treatment 
C) Used to describe the causes or origins of psychological symptoms 
D) That describes a specific theory related to psychopathology

Question 7

If the researcher notices indications of participant distress during the experiment,which of the following steps could be taken?

Accepted Answer

A) Terminate the study or suspend data collection until the participant feels able to continue 
B) Actively offer some means of dealing with negative consequences of the experiment 
C) Provide information about counselling services that can be made available to the participant 
D) All of the above 
A) Terminate the study or suspend data collection until the participant feels able to continue 
B) Actively offer some means of dealing with negative consequences of the experiment 
C) Provide information about counselling services that can be made available to the participant 
D) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is true of a scientific method?

Accepted Answer

A) The pursuit of knowledge through systematic and thorough observation 
B) That research findings are replicable and testable 
C) The construction of theories to explain phenomena 
D) All of the above 
A) The pursuit of knowledge through systematic and thorough observation 
B) That research findings are replicable and testable 
C) The construction of theories to explain phenomena 
D) All of the above

Question 9

If the study is one that requires the participation of individuals already undergoing treatment for mental health problems,which of the following details might be included on an informed consent form?

Accepted Answer

A) The identity of the researchers and their contact details 
B) A clear description of any complex procedures 
C) The identity of others who might be directly or indirectly associated with the research 
D) All of the above 
A) The identity of the researchers and their contact details 
B) A clear description of any complex procedures 
C) The identity of others who might be directly or indirectly associated with the research 
D) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following steps could be taken to ensure random assignment of participants to the various groups in experiments?

Accepted Answer

A) Allow participants to choose preferred experimental group 
B) Assign participants to groups in order of age 
C) Allocate each participant to a group by drawing lots 
D) Conduct the experimental conditions first 
A) Allow participants to choose preferred experimental group 
B) Assign participants to groups in order of age 
C) Allocate each participant to a group by drawing lots 
D) Conduct the experimental conditions first

Question 11

Most NHS service providers will want to ensure that the service they are offering is effective.This refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) Evaluation research 
B) Analogue research 
C) Effective research 
D) Empirical research 
A) Evaluation research 
B) Analogue research 
C) Effective research 
D) Empirical research

Question 12

In an experiment,an experimental group or condition is:

Accepted Answer

A) The group not exposed to the independent variables under investigation 
B) A group that is covertly observed 
C) The group that is exposed to the independent variables under investigation 
D) A group of clinical participants 
A) The group not exposed to the independent variables under investigation 
B) A group that is covertly observed 
C) The group that is exposed to the independent variables under investigation 
D) A group of clinical participants

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a famous case study by Freud?

Accepted Answer

A) Little George 
B) Little Hans 
C) Little John 
D) Little Henry 
A) Little George 
B) Little Hans 
C) Little John 
D) Little Henry

Question 14

Which of the following steps can be taken to ensure that experimental manipulation is effective?

Accepted Answer

A) Ensure that participants are randomly assigned to groups 
B) Take measures before and after they experience the manipulation 
C) Ensure participants are naive to the experimental design 
D) Ensure participants are aware of the experimental design 
A) Ensure that participants are randomly assigned to groups 
B) Take measures before and after they experience the manipulation 
C) Ensure participants are naive to the experimental design 
D) Ensure participants are aware of the experimental design

Question 15

Once psychopathology has been described and categorised and some of the causal effects affecting psychopathology have been identified,we are at the point of:

Accepted Answer

A) Controlling 
B) Predicting 
C) Understanding 
D) Underestimating 
A) Controlling 
B) Predicting 
C) Understanding 
D) Underestimating

Question 16

A scientist-practitioner is:

Accepted Answer

A) Someone who has expertise in more than one field 
B) Someone who has more than 100 publications 
C) Someone who is chartered 
D) Someone who is competent as both a researcher and a practitioner 
A) Someone who has expertise in more than one field 
B) Someone who has more than 100 publications 
C) Someone who is chartered 
D) Someone who is competent as both a researcher and a practitioner

Meta-analysis attempts to:

The term model refers to:

In an experiment,a mixed design is so called because:

Which of the following would not be found on an informed consent form?

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

Aetiology is a term:

If the researcher notices indications of participant distress during the experiment,which of the following steps could be taken?

Which of the following is true of a scientific method?

If the study is one that requires the participation of individuals already undergoing treatment for mental health problems,which of the following details might be included on an informed consent form?

Which of the following steps could be taken to ensure random assignment of participants to the various groups in experiments?

Most NHS service providers will want to ensure that the service they are offering is effective.This refers to:

In an experiment,an experimental group or condition is:

Which of the following is an example of a famous case study by Freud?

Which of the following steps can be taken to ensure that experimental manipulation is effective?

Once psychopathology has been described and categorised and some of the causal effects affecting psychopathology have been identified,we are at the point of:

A scientist-practitioner is:

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

Meta-analysis attempts to:

The term model refers to:

In an experiment,a mixed design is so called because:

Which of the following would not be found on an informed consent form?

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

Aetiology is a term:

If the researcher notices indications of participant distress during the experiment,which of the following steps could be taken?

Which of the following is true of a scientific method?

If the study is one that requires the participation of individuals already undergoing treatment for mental health problems,which of the following details might be included on an informed consent form?

Which of the following steps could be taken to ensure random assignment of participants to the various groups in experiments?

Most NHS service providers will want to ensure that the service they are offering is effective.This refers to:

In an experiment,an experimental group or condition is:

Which of the following is an example of a famous case study by Freud?

Which of the following steps can be taken to ensure that experimental manipulation is effective?

Once psychopathology has been described and categorised and some of the causal effects affecting psychopathology have been identified,we are at the point of:

A scientist-practitioner is:

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