Question 1

Currently, there are more clinical psychology graduate programs subscribing to the ______ model of training than any other model.

Accepted Answer

A)  counselor educator 
B)  practitioner-scholar 
C)  scientist-practitioner 
D)  clinical scientist 
A)  counselor educator 
B)  practitioner-scholar 
C)  scientist-practitioner 
D)  clinical scientist

Question 2

A major difference between predoctoral and postdoctoral interns is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  predoctoral interns often have more responsibilities than postdoctoral interns 
B)  predoctoral interns have not yet earned their doctoral degree, while postdoctoral interns have 
C)  predoctoral interns practice under supervision, while postdoctoral interns practice independently 
D)  predoctoral interns work in psychiatric hospitals, while postdoctoral interns work in university counseling centers 
A)  predoctoral interns often have more responsibilities than postdoctoral interns 
B)  predoctoral interns have not yet earned their doctoral degree, while postdoctoral interns have 
C)  predoctoral interns practice under supervision, while postdoctoral interns practice independently 
D)  predoctoral interns work in psychiatric hospitals, while postdoctoral interns work in university counseling centers

Question 3

Compared to PhD programs, PsyD programs ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  typically place greater emphasis on research-related aspects of training 
B)  are more often housed in "professional schools" rather than departments of psychology in universities 
C)  prepare their graduates to work as researchers in academic settings 
D)  are more likely to require a research-based dissertation 
A)  typically place greater emphasis on research-related aspects of training 
B)  are more often housed in "professional schools" rather than departments of psychology in universities 
C)  prepare their graduates to work as researchers in academic settings 
D)  are more likely to require a research-based dissertation

Question 4

Social workers ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  typically earn a doctoral degree 
B)  undergo training that places heavy emphasis on research methods and psychological testing 
C)  emphasize the biological causes of mental illness 
D)  focus on the interaction between an individual and components of society 
A)  typically earn a doctoral degree 
B)  undergo training that places heavy emphasis on research methods and psychological testing 
C)  emphasize the biological causes of mental illness 
D)  focus on the interaction between an individual and components of society

Question 5

The ______ typically consists of a full year of supervised clinical experience in an applied setting and takes place before the doctoral degree is awarded.

Accepted Answer

A)  postdoctoral internship 
B)  predoctoral internship 
C)  first year of graduate school in a PsyD program 
D)  first year of graduate school in a PhD program 
A)  postdoctoral internship 
B)  predoctoral internship 
C)  first year of graduate school in a PsyD program 
D)  first year of graduate school in a PhD program

Question 6

Name and briefly describe the differences between each of the three models of training currently in use by graduate programs in clinical psychology.

Accepted Answer

The scientist-practitioner model balance

Question 7

The scientist-practitioner model of graduate training is also known as the ______ model.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The scientist-practitioner model of graduate training is...

Question 8

Demonstrating that there are many paths to the profession of clinical psychology, more than half of APA-accredited doctoral programs offer ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  focus groups 
B)  specialty training 
C)  part-time study 
D)  online internships 
A)  focus groups 
B)  specialty training 
C)  part-time study 
D)  online internships

Question 9

Carrie is writing a personal statement to include with her application to a clinical psychology graduate program. Which of the following should she NOT include in her personal statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  discussion of her clinical psychology career aspirations 
B)  her research and clinical interests 
C)  more detailed discussion of clinical or research experiences listed on her vita 
D)  overly personal or revealing information, such as a mental health diagnosis 
A)  discussion of her clinical psychology career aspirations 
B)  her research and clinical interests 
C)  more detailed discussion of clinical or research experiences listed on her vita 
D)  overly personal or revealing information, such as a mental health diagnosis

Question 10

How do clinical psychologists differ from counseling psychologists?

Accepted Answer

Compared to counseling psychologists, cl

Question 11

Lane is attending a clinical psychology graduate program that subscribes to the Boulder Model of training. Which of the following would Lane NOT experience in his program if it truly adheres to the Boulder Model?

Accepted Answer

A)  training in psychotherapy and statistics 
B)  an approximately equal emphasis on research and clinical training 
C)  completing original research, such as a dissertation 
D)  minimization of clinical training with a heavy emphasis on research training 
A)  training in psychotherapy and statistics 
B)  an approximately equal emphasis on research and clinical training 
C)  completing original research, such as a dissertation 
D)  minimization of clinical training with a heavy emphasis on research training

Question 12

What is the most common setting in which clinical psychologists work?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the most common setting in...

Question 13

Compared to PhD programs, PsyD programs tend to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  place less emphasis on research-related aspects of training and more emphasis on clinically relevant aspects of training 
B)  accept and enroll a much smaller percentage and number of applicants 
C)  offer significantly more funding to enrolled students 
D)  graduate students in a longer time period (about 1.5 years longer) 
A)  place less emphasis on research-related aspects of training and more emphasis on clinically relevant aspects of training 
B)  accept and enroll a much smaller percentage and number of applicants 
C)  offer significantly more funding to enrolled students 
D)  graduate students in a longer time period (about 1.5 years longer)

Currently, there are more clinical psychology graduate programs subscribing to the ______ model of training than any other model.

A major difference between predoctoral and postdoctoral interns is ______.

Compared to PhD programs, PsyD programs ______.

Social workers ______.

The ______ typically consists of a full year of supervised clinical experience in an applied setting and takes place before the doctoral degree is awarded.

Name and briefly describe the differences between each of the three models of training currently in use by graduate programs in clinical psychology.

The scientist-practitioner model of graduate training is also known as the ______ model.

Demonstrating that there are many paths to the profession of clinical psychology, more than half of APA-accredited doctoral programs offer ______.

Carrie is writing a personal statement to include with her application to a clinical psychology graduate program. Which of the following should she NOT include in her personal statement?

How do clinical psychologists differ from counseling psychologists?

Lane is attending a clinical psychology graduate program that subscribes to the Boulder Model of training. Which of the following would Lane NOT experience in his program if it truly adheres to the Boulder Model?

What is the most common setting in which clinical psychologists work?

Compared to PhD programs, PsyD programs tend to ______.

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Current Controversies and Directions in 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

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Exam 1: Clinical Psychology: Definition and Training

Currently, there are more clinical psychology graduate programs subscribing to the ______ model of training than any other model.

A major difference between predoctoral and postdoctoral interns is ______.

Compared to PhD programs, PsyD programs ______.

Social workers ______.

The ______ typically consists of a full year of supervised clinical experience in an applied setting and takes place before the doctoral degree is awarded.

Name and briefly describe the differences between each of the three models of training currently in use by graduate programs in clinical psychology.

The scientist-practitioner model of graduate training is also known as the ______ model.

Demonstrating that there are many paths to the profession of clinical psychology, more than half of APA-accredited doctoral programs offer ______.

Carrie is writing a personal statement to include with her application to a clinical psychology graduate program. Which of the following should she NOT include in her personal statement?

How do clinical psychologists differ from counseling psychologists?

Lane is attending a clinical psychology graduate program that subscribes to the Boulder Model of training. Which of the following would Lane NOT experience in his program if it truly adheres to the Boulder Model?

What is the most common setting in which clinical psychologists work?

Compared to PhD programs, PsyD programs tend to ______.

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Current Controversies and Directions in 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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