Question 1

In which of the following areas do licensed psychologists spend the greatest percentage of their time?

Accepted Answer

A)  individual psychotherapy 
B)  assessment 
C)  teaching 
D)  research 
A)  individual psychotherapy 
B)  assessment 
C)  teaching 
D)  research

Question 2

There is a clear consensus on the research that should be used in developing evidence-based practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The American Psychological Association (APA)

Accepted Answer

A)  is an association specifically for clinical psychologists. 
B)  primarily represents psychologists who are doing academic work and/or research. 
C)  is the largest association of psychologists in the United States. 
D)  regulates the licensing of clinical psychologists. 
A)  is an association specifically for clinical psychologists. 
B)  primarily represents psychologists who are doing academic work and/or research. 
C)  is the largest association of psychologists in the United States. 
D)  regulates the licensing of clinical psychologists.

Question 4

How has managed care impacted the practice of psychotherapy for clinical psychologists?

Accepted Answer

Managed care has had a significant impac

Question 5

Among the personality variables considered most important for applicants to clinical psychology programs are

Accepted Answer

A)  integrity, emotional stability, interest in people, and intellectual curiosity. 
B)  an ability to contain all emotional reactions. 
C)  very high intelligence as evidenced by high scores on standardized tests. 
D)  good social skills and an ability to "sell" particular services. 
A)  integrity, emotional stability, interest in people, and intellectual curiosity. 
B)  an ability to contain all emotional reactions. 
C)  very high intelligence as evidenced by high scores on standardized tests. 
D)  good social skills and an ability to "sell" particular services.

Question 6

Working in administration has become an increasingly common professional activity for clinical psychologists as they progress through their careers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following are major differences between clinical and counseling psychologists except

Accepted Answer

A)  only clinical psychologists can be licensed. 
B)  counseling psychology programs are often housed in departments of education, rather than psychology departments. 
C)  clinical psychologists often deal with more severe pathological issues that do counseling psychologists. 
D)  counseling psychologists deal mainly with normal life transitions. 
A)  only clinical psychologists can be licensed. 
B)  counseling psychology programs are often housed in departments of education, rather than psychology departments. 
C)  clinical psychologists often deal with more severe pathological issues that do counseling psychologists. 
D)  counseling psychologists deal mainly with normal life transitions.

Question 8

Discuss the concept of mental health parity and the pros and cons of such laws.

Accepted Answer

Mental health parity refers to the idea

Question 9

Laws that require health insurers to provide the same level of coverage for mental health care as for physical care are

Accepted Answer

A)  referred to as mental health parity laws.. 
B)  already on the books in all 50 states and Canada. 
C)  will undoubtedly increase insurance costs to employers. 
D)  have been tried and shown to be ineffective in containing health care costs. 
A)  referred to as mental health parity laws.. 
B)  already on the books in all 50 states and Canada. 
C)  will undoubtedly increase insurance costs to employers. 
D)  have been tried and shown to be ineffective in containing health care costs.

Question 10

Which of the following are considered "alternative treatments?"

Accepted Answer

A)  health psychology interventions 
B)  rehabilitative services 
C)  aromatherapy, reflexology, and homeopathy 
D)  pastoral counseling 
A)  health psychology interventions 
B)  rehabilitative services 
C)  aromatherapy, reflexology, and homeopathy 
D)  pastoral counseling

Question 11

According to the text, two types of consultation in which it is common for clinical psychologists to participate are

Accepted Answer

A)  private and group. 
B)  case and program/administration. 
C)  preventative and remedial. 
D)  paid and unpaid. 
A)  private and group. 
B)  case and program/administration. 
C)  preventative and remedial. 
D)  paid and unpaid.

Question 12

The importance of an orientation towards research in clinical practice is evidenced by admissions criteria for graduate programs in clinical psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe three major differences between clinical psychologists and psychiatrists.

Accepted Answer

1. Education and training: Clinical psyc

In which of the following areas do licensed psychologists spend the greatest percentage of their time?

There is a clear consensus on the research that should be used in developing evidence-based practices.

The American Psychological Association (APA)

How has managed care impacted the practice of psychotherapy for clinical psychologists?

Among the personality variables considered most important for applicants to clinical psychology programs are

Working in administration has become an increasingly common professional activity for clinical psychologists as they progress through their careers.

All of the following are major differences between clinical and counseling psychologists except

Discuss the concept of mental health parity and the pros and cons of such laws.

Laws that require health insurers to provide the same level of coverage for mental health care as for physical care are

Which of the following are considered "alternative treatments?"

According to the text, two types of consultation in which it is common for clinical psychologists to participate are

The importance of an orientation towards research in clinical practice is evidenced by admissions criteria for graduate programs in clinical psychology.

Describe three major differences between clinical psychologists and psychiatrists.

Clinical Psychologys Past and Present

Basic Features of Clinical Assessment

Interviewing and Observation in Clinical Psychology

Testing in Clinical Psychology

Basic Features of Clinical Interventions

Psychodynamic and Humanistic Psychotherapies

Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapies

Alternative Modes of Clinical Intervention

Research on Clinical Intervention

Clinical Child Psychology

Health Psychology

Clinical Neuopsychology

Forensic Psychology

Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology

Getting Into Graduate School in Clinical Psychology

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Exam 1: What Is Clinical Psychology

In which of the following areas do licensed psychologists spend the greatest percentage of their time?

There is a clear consensus on the research that should be used in developing evidence-based practices.

The American Psychological Association (APA)

How has managed care impacted the practice of psychotherapy for clinical psychologists?

Among the personality variables considered most important for applicants to clinical psychology programs are

Working in administration has become an increasingly common professional activity for clinical psychologists as they progress through their careers.

All of the following are major differences between clinical and counseling psychologists except

Discuss the concept of mental health parity and the pros and cons of such laws.

Laws that require health insurers to provide the same level of coverage for mental health care as for physical care are

Which of the following are considered "alternative treatments?"

According to the text, two types of consultation in which it is common for clinical psychologists to participate are

The importance of an orientation towards research in clinical practice is evidenced by admissions criteria for graduate programs in clinical psychology.

Describe three major differences between clinical psychologists and psychiatrists.

Clinical Psychologys Past and Present

Basic Features of Clinical Assessment

Interviewing and Observation in Clinical Psychology

Testing in Clinical Psychology

Basic Features of Clinical Interventions

Psychodynamic and Humanistic Psychotherapies

Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapies

Alternative Modes of Clinical Intervention

Research on Clinical Intervention

Clinical Child Psychology

Health Psychology

Clinical Neuopsychology

Forensic Psychology

Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology

Getting Into Graduate School in Clinical Psychology

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