Question 1

Which of the following should be addressed in letters of recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a student's motivation and conscientiousness 
B)  the student's ability to think intelligently about psychological issues 
C)  a student's maturity and ability to take on challenges responsibly 
D)  all of the above 
A)  a student's motivation and conscientiousness 
B)  the student's ability to think intelligently about psychological issues 
C)  a student's maturity and ability to take on challenges responsibly 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

What information is NOT necessarily provided to applicants to APA-accredited doctoral programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  time it takes to complete the program 
B)  number of students accepted to the program 
C)  cost of the program 
D)  attrition rate of students 
A)  time it takes to complete the program 
B)  number of students accepted to the program 
C)  cost of the program 
D)  attrition rate of students

Question 3

It is rarely advisable to take time off between undergraduate and graduate school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

For APA accredited programs, April 15th is

Accepted Answer

A)  the date by which graduate programs must make offers to applicants. 
B)  the date by which applications must be completed. 
C)  the date by which an applicant must accept an offer by a graduate program. 
D)  the date by which graduate schools must stop pressuring a student to respond to their offer. 
A)  the date by which graduate programs must make offers to applicants. 
B)  the date by which applications must be completed. 
C)  the date by which an applicant must accept an offer by a graduate program. 
D)  the date by which graduate schools must stop pressuring a student to respond to their offer.

Question 5

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of graduate training in clinical psychology that applicants should take into account?

Accepted Answer

A)  Once admitted, the workload is similar to that of undergraduate school. 
B)  Often two moves will be necessary, one to attend school and another to complete an internship. 
C)  Since programs have different areas of focus, careful examination of programs is important. 
D)  While some financial assistance is available, students often live at the poverty level for several years. 
A)  Once admitted, the workload is similar to that of undergraduate school. 
B)  Often two moves will be necessary, one to attend school and another to complete an internship. 
C)  Since programs have different areas of focus, careful examination of programs is important. 
D)  While some financial assistance is available, students often live at the poverty level for several years.

Question 6

Discuss the reasons why undergraduates who plan to apply to clinical psychology programs should participate in research.

Accepted Answer

There are several important reasons why

Question 7

What are some ways a student can gather information about graduate programs and the faculty involved in those programs?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways a student can gat

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a credential that will be scrutinized for admission to graduate school?

Accepted Answer

A)  GPA 
B)  GRE scores 
C)  age and marital status 
D)  letters of recommendation 
A)  GPA 
B)  GRE scores 
C)  age and marital status 
D)  letters of recommendation

Question 9

Master's programs usually do not require as high a GRE score as do doctoral programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Graduate students can expect to work a full 40-hour week on school obligations, except for summer vacations and school holidays, which are less intense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The GPA is considered an excellent indicator of the amount of effort a student expended in college.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A personal statement should help the admissions committee understand that the applicant is

Accepted Answer

A)  intellectually curious and highly motivated. 
B)  hardworking and conscientious. 
C)  interested in specific areas of research. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  intellectually curious and highly motivated. 
B)  hardworking and conscientious. 
C)  interested in specific areas of research. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

How might a student prepare for an onsite interview with a graduate admissions committee?

Accepted Answer

To prepare for an onsite interview with

Question 14

The GRE scores

Accepted Answer

A)  may not be as valid in predicting the success of minority or disadvantaged students. 
B)  are required for all graduate-level programs in clinical psychology. 
C)  are routinely reported by all graduate programs, so good data is available on the average scores for students accepted into graduate programs. 
D)  tend to be higher for PsyD program applicants than for PhD program applicants. 
A)  may not be as valid in predicting the success of minority or disadvantaged students. 
B)  are required for all graduate-level programs in clinical psychology. 
C)  are routinely reported by all graduate programs, so good data is available on the average scores for students accepted into graduate programs. 
D)  tend to be higher for PsyD program applicants than for PhD program applicants.

Question 15

Taking a break between graduating from college and attending graduate school

Accepted Answer

A)  is likely to have a negative impact on an applicant's subsequent success in getting into a graduate school. 
B)  is always a good idea. Since graduate school is so much work, it's best to go in rested. 
C)  may be beneficial, depending on what is done during the break. 
D)  may confuse the student and make it harder to "get back on the horse." 
A)  is likely to have a negative impact on an applicant's subsequent success in getting into a graduate school. 
B)  is always a good idea. Since graduate school is so much work, it's best to go in rested. 
C)  may be beneficial, depending on what is done during the break. 
D)  may confuse the student and make it harder to "get back on the horse."

Question 16

The authors state that there are some things one can do to maximize the positive impact of an interview.These include

Accepted Answer

A)  preparation and practice. 
B)  demonstrating one's intellectual prowess by not using or taking notes during the process. 
C)  making sure the committee knows about one's "fun" side by partying with the graduate students involved in the interviews. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  preparation and practice. 
B)  demonstrating one's intellectual prowess by not using or taking notes during the process. 
C)  making sure the committee knows about one's "fun" side by partying with the graduate students involved in the interviews. 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

In seeking letters of recommendation, it is helpful for a student to ask

Accepted Answer

A)  senators, governors, or religious leaders. 
B)  family friends who work in the field. 
C)  professors who have had the student in a class. 
D)  professors who are familiar with the student's research and leadership skills. 
A)  senators, governors, or religious leaders. 
B)  family friends who work in the field. 
C)  professors who have had the student in a class. 
D)  professors who are familiar with the student's research and leadership skills.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a common source of financial aid for graduate students?

Accepted Answer

A)  loans 
B)  assistantships 
C)  tuition remission 
D)  traineeships and fellowships 
A)  loans 
B)  assistantships 
C)  tuition remission 
D)  traineeships and fellowships

Question 19

In deciding how many programs to apply to for graduate study in clinical psychology, the general rule of thumb is

Accepted Answer

A)  to apply to one's top three choices. 
B)  to apply to one's top three choices, then to a couple more that have lower admissions standards. 
C)  to apply to ten programs. 
D)  to apply to as many programs as one can reasonably afford. 
A)  to apply to one's top three choices. 
B)  to apply to one's top three choices, then to a couple more that have lower admissions standards. 
C)  to apply to ten programs. 
D)  to apply to as many programs as one can reasonably afford.

Question 20

The first step in applying to graduate school is for the student to clarify his or her personal goals, objectives, and plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following should be addressed in letters of recommendation?

What information is NOT necessarily provided to applicants to APA-accredited doctoral programs?

It is rarely advisable to take time off between undergraduate and graduate school.

For APA accredited programs, April 15th is

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of graduate training in clinical psychology that applicants should take into account?

Discuss the reasons why undergraduates who plan to apply to clinical psychology programs should participate in research.

What are some ways a student can gather information about graduate programs and the faculty involved in those programs?

Which of the following is NOT a credential that will be scrutinized for admission to graduate school?

Master's programs usually do not require as high a GRE score as do doctoral programs.

Graduate students can expect to work a full 40-hour week on school obligations, except for summer vacations and school holidays, which are less intense.

The GPA is considered an excellent indicator of the amount of effort a student expended in college.

A personal statement should help the admissions committee understand that the applicant is

How might a student prepare for an onsite interview with a graduate admissions committee?

The GRE scores

Taking a break between graduating from college and attending graduate school

The authors state that there are some things one can do to maximize the positive impact of an interview.These include

In seeking letters of recommendation, it is helpful for a student to ask

Which of the following is NOT a common source of financial aid for graduate students?

In deciding how many programs to apply to for graduate study in clinical psychology, the general rule of thumb is

The first step in applying to graduate school is for the student to clarify his or her personal goals, objectives, and plans.

What Is Clinical Psychology

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

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Exam 16: Getting Into Graduate School in Clinical Psychology

Which of the following should be addressed in letters of recommendation?

What information is NOT necessarily provided to applicants to APA-accredited doctoral programs?

It is rarely advisable to take time off between undergraduate and graduate school.

For APA accredited programs, April 15th is

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of graduate training in clinical psychology that applicants should take into account?

Discuss the reasons why undergraduates who plan to apply to clinical psychology programs should participate in research.

What are some ways a student can gather information about graduate programs and the faculty involved in those programs?

Which of the following is NOT a credential that will be scrutinized for admission to graduate school?

Master's programs usually do not require as high a GRE score as do doctoral programs.

Graduate students can expect to work a full 40-hour week on school obligations, except for summer vacations and school holidays, which are less intense.

The GPA is considered an excellent indicator of the amount of effort a student expended in college.

A personal statement should help the admissions committee understand that the applicant is

How might a student prepare for an onsite interview with a graduate admissions committee?

The GRE scores

Taking a break between graduating from college and attending graduate school

The authors state that there are some things one can do to maximize the positive impact of an interview.These include

In seeking letters of recommendation, it is helpful for a student to ask

Which of the following is NOT a common source of financial aid for graduate students?

In deciding how many programs to apply to for graduate study in clinical psychology, the general rule of thumb is

The first step in applying to graduate school is for the student to clarify his or her personal goals, objectives, and plans.

What Is Clinical Psychology

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

Filters