Question 1

Discuss the role of the therapeutic alliance when treating children.With whom is it important to establish a therapeutic alliance?

Accepted Answer

Children don't come to therapy alone.Par

Question 2

When assessing a child patient,

Accepted Answer

A)  a multisource approach is recommended. 
B)  a multimethod approach is recommended. 
C)  a multisetting approach is recommended. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  a multisource approach is recommended. 
B)  a multimethod approach is recommended. 
C)  a multisetting approach is recommended. 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

_____ direct observation of a child behavior takes place where it actually happens,whereas _____ direct observation typically takes place in a clinic room where the real-life situation is simulated.

Accepted Answer

Naturalist

Question 4

Which of the following statements about intellectual tests for children is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Spanish version of the WISC-IV is available. 
B)  The UNIT is a culture-fair intelligence test that may be administered to children. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above 
A)  A Spanish version of the WISC-IV is available. 
B)  The UNIT is a culture-fair intelligence test that may be administered to children. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

What is the recommended approach to assessment of children?

Accepted Answer

multisource,multimet

Question 6

Most of the specific forms of psychotherapy that have demonstrated empirical benefits for specific disorders of childhood are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral 
B)  humanistic 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  metacognitive 
A)  cognitive-behavioral 
B)  humanistic 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  metacognitive

Question 7

In humanistic play therapy,

Accepted Answer

A)  interpretation of the child's actions are more important than in psychodynamic play therapy. 
B)  the child and the therapist play directly with each other without any toys or other objects. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above 
A)  interpretation of the child's actions are more important than in psychodynamic play therapy. 
B)  the child and the therapist play directly with each other without any toys or other objects. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

When naturalistic direct observation of a child is not practical,clinical child psychologists often conduct _____ to achieve the same purpose.

Accepted Answer

A)  sentence-completion tests 
B)  intelligence testing 
C)  achievement testing 
D)  analogue direct observation 
A)  sentence-completion tests 
B)  intelligence testing 
C)  achievement testing 
D)  analogue direct observation

Question 9

Which of the following is true regarding self-report scales for children and adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a version of the MMPI appropriate for use with adolescent clients. 
B)  Self-report scales are used more commonly with young children than with adolescents. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above 
A)  There is a version of the MMPI appropriate for use with adolescent clients. 
B)  Self-report scales are used more commonly with young children than with adolescents. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

_____ is a form of therapy with children in which clients learn to "talk themselves through" situations in which their behavior might be problematic.

Accepted Answer

A)  Narrative therapy 
B)  Self-instructional training 
C)  Solution-focused therapy 
D)  Humanistic play therapy 
A)  Narrative therapy 
B)  Self-instructional training 
C)  Solution-focused therapy 
D)  Humanistic play therapy

Question 11

Projective/expressive childhood and adolescent instruments include _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Children's Apperception Test 
B)  the Roberts Apperception Test 
C)  the TEMAS 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the Children's Apperception Test 
B)  the Roberts Apperception Test 
C)  the TEMAS 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

In the first psychological clinic,founded by Lightner Witmer in the late 1800s,

Accepted Answer

A)  child clients were assessed but not treated. 
B)  child clients were neither assessed nor treated. 
C)  child clients were assessed and treated. 
D)  parent training took place, but no direct treatment of children took place. 
A)  child clients were assessed but not treated. 
B)  child clients were neither assessed nor treated. 
C)  child clients were assessed and treated. 
D)  parent training took place, but no direct treatment of children took place.

Question 13

Cognitive-behavioral techniques for children have been found beneficial in treating _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  ADHD 
C)  anxiety disorders 
D)  all of the above 
A)  depression 
B)  ADHD 
C)  anxiety disorders 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

Briefly describe behavior rating scales as used in child assessment.

Accepted Answer

Behavior rating scales are standardized

Question 15

Clinical child psychologists who conduct _____ believe that a child's play communicates important processes occurring within the child's mind of which the child may be unaware.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-instructional training 
B)  psychodynamic play therapy 
C)  humanistic play therapy 
D)  parent training 
A)  self-instructional training 
B)  psychodynamic play therapy 
C)  humanistic play therapy 
D)  parent training

Question 16

Parent training programs have been developed for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ADHD 
B)  conduct disorder 
C)  separation anxiety 
D)  all of the above 
A)  ADHD 
B)  conduct disorder 
C)  separation anxiety 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

The TEMAS is most similar in format to which of these assessment tools?

Accepted Answer

A)  SCID 
B)  MMPI-2 
C)  TAT 
D)  WISC-IV 
A)  SCID 
B)  MMPI-2 
C)  TAT 
D)  WISC-IV

Question 18

The key criterion for the diagnosis of a learning disability is

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence that is significantly below average. 
B)  achievement in a particular academic area that is significantly below average. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above 
A)  intelligence that is significantly below average. 
B)  achievement in a particular academic area that is significantly below average. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

When treating children patients,

Accepted Answer

A)  the therapeutic alliance is just as crucial with children as is in therapy with adults. 
B)  the therapeutic alliance must be established with both the child and his or her parents. 
C)  adult interventions and techniques should be adjusted for children. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the therapeutic alliance is just as crucial with children as is in therapy with adults. 
B)  the therapeutic alliance must be established with both the child and his or her parents. 
C)  adult interventions and techniques should be adjusted for children. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

An accurate summary of the body of empirical research on the outcome of psychotherapy with children and adolescents would state that generally,

Accepted Answer

A)  psychotherapy with children and adolescents produces significant improvement. 
B)  psychotherapy with children produces significant improvement, but psychotherapy with adolescents produces no improvement. 
C)  psychotherapy with children and adolescents produces no improvement. 
D)  psychotherapy with adolescents produces significant improvement, but psychotherapy with children produces no improvement. 
A)  psychotherapy with children and adolescents produces significant improvement. 
B)  psychotherapy with children produces significant improvement, but psychotherapy with adolescents produces no improvement. 
C)  psychotherapy with children and adolescents produces no improvement. 
D)  psychotherapy with adolescents produces significant improvement, but psychotherapy with children produces no improvement.

Discuss the role of the therapeutic alliance when treating children.With whom is it important to establish a therapeutic alliance?

When assessing a child patient,

_ direct observation of a child behavior takes place where it actually happens,whereas _ direct observation typically takes place in a clinic room where the real-life situation is simulated.

Which of the following statements about intellectual tests for children is true?

What is the recommended approach to assessment of children?

Most of the specific forms of psychotherapy that have demonstrated empirical benefits for specific disorders of childhood are _____.

In humanistic play therapy,

When naturalistic direct observation of a child is not practical,clinical child psychologists often conduct _____ to achieve the same purpose.

Which of the following is true regarding self-report scales for children and adolescents?

_____ is a form of therapy with children in which clients learn to "talk themselves through" situations in which their behavior might be problematic.

Projective/expressive childhood and adolescent instruments include _____.

In the first psychological clinic,founded by Lightner Witmer in the late 1800s,

Cognitive-behavioral techniques for children have been found beneficial in treating _____.

Briefly describe behavior rating scales as used in child assessment.

Clinical child psychologists who conduct _____ believe that a child's play communicates important processes occurring within the child's mind of which the child may be unaware.

Parent training programs have been developed for _____.

The TEMAS is most similar in format to which of these assessment tools?

The key criterion for the diagnosis of a learning disability is

When treating children patients,

An accurate summary of the body of empirical research on the outcome of psychotherapy with children and adolescents would state that generally,

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Discuss the role of the therapeutic alliance when treating children.With whom is it important to establish a therapeutic alliance?

When assessing a child patient,

_____ direct observation of a child behavior takes place where it actually happens,whereas _____ direct observation typically takes place in a clinic room where the real-life situation is simulated.

Which of the following statements about intellectual tests for children is true?

What is the recommended approach to assessment of children?

Most of the specific forms of psychotherapy that have demonstrated empirical benefits for specific disorders of childhood are _____.

In humanistic play therapy,

When naturalistic direct observation of a child is not practical,clinical child psychologists often conduct _____ to achieve the same purpose.

Which of the following is true regarding self-report scales for children and adolescents?

_____ is a form of therapy with children in which clients learn to "talk themselves through" situations in which their behavior might be problematic.

Projective/expressive childhood and adolescent instruments include _____.

In the first psychological clinic,founded by Lightner Witmer in the late 1800s,

Cognitive-behavioral techniques for children have been found beneficial in treating _____.

Briefly describe behavior rating scales as used in child assessment.

Clinical child psychologists who conduct _____ believe that a child's play communicates important processes occurring within the child's mind of which the child may be unaware.

Parent training programs have been developed for _____.

The TEMAS is most similar in format to which of these assessment tools?

The key criterion for the diagnosis of a learning disability is

When treating children patients,

An accurate summary of the body of empirical research on the outcome of psychotherapy with children and adolescents would state that generally,

Clinical Psychology: Definition and Training

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Current Controversies in Clinical Psychology

Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology

Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology

Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification Issues

The Clinical Interview

Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment

Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment

General Issues in Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Behavioral Psychotherapy

Cognitive Psychotherapy

Group and Family Therapy

Health Psychology

Forensic Psychology

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_ direct observation of a child behavior takes place where it actually happens,whereas _ direct observation typically takes place in a clinic room where the real-life situation is simulated.