Question 1

The number of health insurance/managed care companies that pay for psychotherapy services has ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased since the earliest days of psychotherapy 
B)  remained constant throughout the history of psychotherapy 
C)  increased since the earliest days of psychotherapy 
D)  not yet occurred, but is expected to begin within the next decade 
A)  decreased since the earliest days of psychotherapy 
B)  remained constant throughout the history of psychotherapy 
C)  increased since the earliest days of psychotherapy 
D)  not yet occurred, but is expected to begin within the next decade C

Question 2

Currently, ______ have passed legislation that grants prescription privileges to appropriately trained psychologists.

Accepted Answer

A)  all 50 states 
B)  31 states 
C)  5 states 
D)  no states 
A)  all 50 states 
B)  31 states 
C)  5 states 
D)  no states C

Question 3

Define evidence-based practice.

Accepted Answer

The integration of the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of patient characteristics, culture, and preferences.

Question 4

Robert is paying for psychotherapy services with his health insurance. Anne is paying for psychotherapy services out-of-pocket (i.e., with a personal check). Robert is told by his clinical psychologist, Dr. Honores, that he has "several symptoms associated with depression." Anne receives the same diagnostic information. Based on your textbook's discussion of current controversies, which of the following is MOST likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Robert will receive a formal diagnosis of major depressive disorder; Anne will not 
B)  Anne will receive a formal diagnosis of major depressive disorder; Robert will not 
C)  Both Robert and Anne will receive a formal diagnosis of major depressive disorder 
D)  Neither Robert nor Anne will receive a formal diagnosis of major depressive disorder 
A)  Robert will receive a formal diagnosis of major depressive disorder; Anne will not 
B)  Anne will receive a formal diagnosis of major depressive disorder; Robert will not 
C)  Both Robert and Anne will receive a formal diagnosis of major depressive disorder 
D)  Neither Robert nor Anne will receive a formal diagnosis of major depressive disorder

Question 5

Which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most health insurance and managed care companies will pay for psychotherapy whether or not the therapist assigns a DSM diagnosis to the client. 
B)  Recent surveys of psychologists have indicated that the way a client is diagnosed is affected by the client's method of payment. 
C)  Studies refute the idea that psychologists' diagnostic decisions are influenced by how a client pays for therapy. 
D)  Most managed care companies will pay for psychotherapy even if a client does not receive a DSM diagnosis; however, health insurance companies require a diagnosis. 
A)  Most health insurance and managed care companies will pay for psychotherapy whether or not the therapist assigns a DSM diagnosis to the client. 
B)  Recent surveys of psychologists have indicated that the way a client is diagnosed is affected by the client's method of payment. 
C)  Studies refute the idea that psychologists' diagnostic decisions are influenced by how a client pays for therapy. 
D)  Most managed care companies will pay for psychotherapy even if a client does not receive a DSM diagnosis; however, health insurance companies require a diagnosis.

Question 6

List two advantages of evidence-based practice.

Accepted Answer

Scientific legitimacy, establi

Question 7

The first list of empirically validated treatments was published in ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first list of empirically validated treatments...

Question 8

An example of a manualized psychotherapy with empirical evidence for its efficacy is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure plus response prevention for bulimia 
B)  exposure plus response prevention for obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C)  dialectical behavior therapy for depression 
D)  dialectical behavior therapy for antisocial personality disorder 
A)  exposure plus response prevention for bulimia 
B)  exposure plus response prevention for obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C)  dialectical behavior therapy for depression 
D)  dialectical behavior therapy for antisocial personality disorder

Question 9

Some studies of manualized therapy have found that therapists who demonstrate flexibility while using manuals ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  produce better client outcomes and are more successful in getting clients engaged in therapy 
B)  produce worse client outcomes and are less successful in getting clients engaged in therapy 
C)  cause irreparable harm to clients 
D)  are subject to malpractice lawsuits 
A)  produce better client outcomes and are more successful in getting clients engaged in therapy 
B)  produce worse client outcomes and are less successful in getting clients engaged in therapy 
C)  cause irreparable harm to clients 
D)  are subject to malpractice lawsuits

Question 10

List two applications of technology in clinical psychology.

Accepted Answer

Videoconferencing, e-mail, text, interac

Question 11

The use of technology, particularly the Internet, by clinical psychologists is often referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  conference therapy 
B)  digital therapy 
C)  telepsychology 
D)  techpsychology 
A)  conference therapy 
B)  digital therapy 
C)  telepsychology 
D)  techpsychology

Question 12

In 1952, ______ made the (now refuted) claim that there was no proof that psychotherapy was efficacious.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dianne Chambless 
B)  Hans Eysenck 
C)  John Watson 
D)  Lightner Witmer 
A)  Dianne Chambless 
B)  Hans Eysenck 
C)  John Watson 
D)  Lightner Witmer

Question 13

Websites such as psychologicaltreatments.org and effectivechildtherapy.org best illustrate ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the continued growth of and focus on evidence-based practice in clinical psychology 
B)  the ever-increasing presence of the Internet in individuals' lives 
C)  a trend toward providing psychotherapy services online, rather than in person 
D)  the APA's commitment to release all of its major publications online 
A)  the continued growth of and focus on evidence-based practice in clinical psychology 
B)  the ever-increasing presence of the Internet in individuals' lives 
C)  a trend toward providing psychotherapy services online, rather than in person 
D)  the APA's commitment to release all of its major publications online

Question 14

Evidence-based practice has also been referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  empirically researched interventions 
B)  empirically supported treatments 
C)  dialectical behavior therapy 
D)  exposure plus response prevention 
A)  empirically researched interventions 
B)  empirically supported treatments 
C)  dialectical behavior therapy 
D)  exposure plus response prevention

Question 15

When psychotherapy outcome researchers seek clients on whom to conduct psychotherapy in a study, they typically seek clients who ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  are "textbook cases" of the diagnosis the therapy intends to treat 
B)  are simultaneously taking medication for their psychological problems 
C)  have advanced knowledge about psychological disorders 
D)  have previous experience as "test subjects" in clinical research 
A)  are "textbook cases" of the diagnosis the therapy intends to treat 
B)  are simultaneously taking medication for their psychological problems 
C)  have advanced knowledge about psychological disorders 
D)  have previous experience as "test subjects" in clinical research

Question 16

A book entitled A Guide to Treatments That Work was published in ______ and represented a significant step in the ______ movement.

Accepted Answer

A)  1960; humanistic psychotherapy 
B)  1990; prescription privileges 
C)  1998; evidence-based practice 
D)  2005; psychotherapy via videoconferencing 
A)  1960; humanistic psychotherapy 
B)  1990; prescription privileges 
C)  1998; evidence-based practice 
D)  2005; psychotherapy via videoconferencing

Question 17

The term evidence-based practice includes ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the psychological treatment for a disorder 
B)  factors related to the people providing and receiving the psychological service 
C)  both the psychological treatment of a disorder and factors related to the people providing and receiving the psychological service 
D)  neither the psychological treatment of a disorder nor factors related to the people providing and receiving the psychological service 
A)  the psychological treatment for a disorder 
B)  factors related to the people providing and receiving the psychological service 
C)  both the psychological treatment of a disorder and factors related to the people providing and receiving the psychological service 
D)  neither the psychological treatment of a disorder nor factors related to the people providing and receiving the psychological service

Question 18

Briefly summarize two advantages of evidence-based practice and two disadvantages of evidence-based practice.

Accepted Answer

Advantages include scientific legitimacy

Question 19

List two disadvantages of evidence-based practice.

Accepted Answer

Threats to the psychotherapy r

Question 20

Patrick DeLeon, Morgan Sammons, and Robert McGrath are best known as advocates ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  for evidence-based psychotherapies 
B)  for computer-based psychotherapies 
C)  for prescription privileges for clinical psychologists 
D)  against evidence-based psychotherapies 
A)  for evidence-based psychotherapies 
B)  for computer-based psychotherapies 
C)  for prescription privileges for clinical psychologists 
D)  against evidence-based psychotherapies

The number of health insurance/managed care companies that pay for psychotherapy services has ______.

Currently, ______ have passed legislation that grants prescription privileges to appropriately trained psychologists.

Define evidence-based practice.

Which of the following is TRUE?

List two advantages of evidence-based practice.

The first list of empirically validated treatments was published in ______.

An example of a manualized psychotherapy with empirical evidence for its efficacy is ______.

Some studies of manualized therapy have found that therapists who demonstrate flexibility while using manuals ______.

List two applications of technology in clinical psychology.

The use of technology, particularly the Internet, by clinical psychologists is often referred to as ______.

In 1952, ______ made the (now refuted) claim that there was no proof that psychotherapy was efficacious.

Websites such as psychologicaltreatments.org and effectivechildtherapy.org best illustrate ______.

Evidence-based practice has also been referred to as ______.

When psychotherapy outcome researchers seek clients on whom to conduct psychotherapy in a study, they typically seek clients who ______.

A book entitled A Guide to Treatments That Work was published in and represented a significant step in the movement.

The term evidence-based practice includes ______.

Briefly summarize two advantages of evidence-based practice and two disadvantages of evidence-based practice.

List two disadvantages of evidence-based practice.

Patrick DeLeon, Morgan Sammons, and Robert McGrath are best known as advocates ______.

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Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology

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The Clinical Interview

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Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment

General Issues in Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

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Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Group and Family Therapy

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Exam 3: Current Controversies and Directions in Clinical Psychology

The number of health insurance/managed care companies that pay for psychotherapy services has ______.

Currently, ______ have passed legislation that grants prescription privileges to appropriately trained psychologists.

Define evidence-based practice.

Which of the following is TRUE?

List two advantages of evidence-based practice.

The first list of empirically validated treatments was published in ______.

An example of a manualized psychotherapy with empirical evidence for its efficacy is ______.

Some studies of manualized therapy have found that therapists who demonstrate flexibility while using manuals ______.

List two applications of technology in clinical psychology.

The use of technology, particularly the Internet, by clinical psychologists is often referred to as ______.

In 1952, ______ made the (now refuted) claim that there was no proof that psychotherapy was efficacious.

Websites such as psychologicaltreatments.org and effectivechildtherapy.org best illustrate ______.

Evidence-based practice has also been referred to as ______.

When psychotherapy outcome researchers seek clients on whom to conduct psychotherapy in a study, they typically seek clients who ______.

A book entitled A Guide to Treatments That Work was published in ______ and represented a significant step in the ______ movement.

The term evidence-based practice includes ______.

Briefly summarize two advantages of evidence-based practice and two disadvantages of evidence-based practice.

List two disadvantages of evidence-based practice.

Patrick DeLeon, Morgan Sammons, and Robert McGrath are best known as advocates ______.

Clinical Psychology: Definition and Training

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Diversity and Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology

Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology

Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification Issues: Dsm-5 and More

The Clinical Interview

Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment

Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment

General Issues in Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Behavior Therapy

Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Group and Family Therapy

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Health Psychology

Forensic Psychology

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A book entitled A Guide to Treatments That Work was published in and represented a significant step in the movement.