Question 1

__________ are physicians.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rehabilitation psychologists 
B)  Clinical psychologists 
C)  Occupational therapists 
D)  Psychiatrists 
A)  Rehabilitation psychologists 
B)  Clinical psychologists 
C)  Occupational therapists 
D)  Psychiatrists

Question 2

Which of the following statements about clinical and counseling psychology doctoral programs is INACCURATE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Applicants to clinical programs have higher GRE scores. 
B)  Counseling programs accept a higher percentage of ethnic minority students. 
C)  Counseling programs more commonly feature research focusing on minority or cross-cultural issues. 
D)  Research focusing on psychological disorders is more common in counseling programs than in clinical psychology programs. 
A)  Applicants to clinical programs have higher GRE scores. 
B)  Counseling programs accept a higher percentage of ethnic minority students. 
C)  Counseling programs more commonly feature research focusing on minority or cross-cultural issues. 
D)  Research focusing on psychological disorders is more common in counseling programs than in clinical psychology programs.

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding psychiatric residencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  They take place after the medical degree and general medical internship are completed, and typically last 1 year. 
B)  They take place after the medical degree and general medical internship are completed, and typically last 4 years. 
C)  They take place between the completion of the medical degree and the general medical internship, and typically last 1 year. 
D)  They take place between the completion of the medical degree and the general medical internship, and typically last 4 years. 
A)  They take place after the medical degree and general medical internship are completed, and typically last 1 year. 
B)  They take place after the medical degree and general medical internship are completed, and typically last 4 years. 
C)  They take place between the completion of the medical degree and the general medical internship, and typically last 1 year. 
D)  They take place between the completion of the medical degree and the general medical internship, and typically last 4 years.

Question 4

Why is tolerance for ambiguity important for the contemporary clinical psychologist?

Accepted Answer

Tolerance for ambiguity is important for

Question 5

Which of the individuals below would be legally prohibited from using the title "psychotherapist"?

Accepted Answer

A)  someone receiving a Ph.D. in counseling psychology 
B)  someone receiving a master's degree in social work 
C)  someone who has no formal training in mental health interventions, but gives advice to people after reading their palms 
D)  none of the above 
A)  someone receiving a Ph.D. in counseling psychology 
B)  someone receiving a master's degree in social work 
C)  someone who has no formal training in mental health interventions, but gives advice to people after reading their palms 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

Javier is a 4ᵗʰ year clinical psychology graduate student.For the last two months,he has been busy writing up an original study that he conducted in the lab last term.Based on this information alone,one might guess that the document Javier has been working on is his

Accepted Answer

A)  preliminary exam. 
B)  thesis. 
C)  dissertation. 
D)  post-doc application. 
A)  preliminary exam. 
B)  thesis. 
C)  dissertation. 
D)  post-doc application.

Question 7

Which component of the doctoral program in clinical psychology is specifically intended to develop a student's competence with regard to clinical work?

Accepted Answer

A)  practicum experiences 
B)  internship 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above 
A)  practicum experiences 
B)  internship 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above

Question 8

If a clinical psychology doctoral program is accredited by the American Psychological Association,

Accepted Answer

A)  students must complete a 2-year internship. 
B)  students must complete an internship that has not been completed by any other students from that graduate program within the last 5 years. 
C)  students must complete internships in medical, rather than educational, settings. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  students must complete a 2-year internship. 
B)  students must complete an internship that has not been completed by any other students from that graduate program within the last 5 years. 
C)  students must complete internships in medical, rather than educational, settings. 
D)  none of the above

Question 9

Where do clinical psychologists work? How has this evolved over the last few decades?

Accepted Answer

Clinical psychologists work in a variety

Question 10

The predominant training philosophy in clinical psychology today is the

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical science model. 
B)  scientist-practitioner model. 
C)  research specialization model. 
D)  ethical practitioner model. 
A)  clinical science model. 
B)  scientist-practitioner model. 
C)  research specialization model. 
D)  ethical practitioner model.

Question 11

Compare and contrast the training and activities of clinical psychologists and psychiatrists.

Accepted Answer

Clinical psychologists and psychiatrists

Question 12

Outline the advantages and disadvantages of holding a doctoral degree,rather than a master's degree,in clinical psychology.What might we predict about the popularity of master's levels programs in the future,and why?

Accepted Answer

Advantages of holding a doctoral degree

Question 13

A typical contemporary clinical psychology doctoral training program includes

Accepted Answer

A)  coursework in basic and applied psychology. 
B)  practicum work. 
C)  coursework in research methods and the completion of theses/dissertations. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  coursework in basic and applied psychology. 
B)  practicum work. 
C)  coursework in research methods and the completion of theses/dissertations. 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is true of people with master's degrees in clinical psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be licensed as psychologists in most states. 
B)  They typically achieve as much professional independence as people with doctoral degrees in clinical psychology. 
C)  They are typically paid less and perceived as less competent than people with doctoral degrees in clinical psychology. 
D)  Research has suggested that they are less effective than doctoral-level clinicians. 
A)  They can be licensed as psychologists in most states. 
B)  They typically achieve as much professional independence as people with doctoral degrees in clinical psychology. 
C)  They are typically paid less and perceived as less competent than people with doctoral degrees in clinical psychology. 
D)  Research has suggested that they are less effective than doctoral-level clinicians.

Question 15

Compare and contrast the training and activities of clinical psychologists and counseling psychologists.

Accepted Answer

Clinical psychologists and counseling ps

Question 16

Over the last four decades,the popularity of the psychiatric specialization among medical school graduates

Accepted Answer

A)  has increased dramatically. 
B)  has generally declined. 
C)  first declined and then experienced a resurgence. 
D)  has remained relatively stable. 
A)  has increased dramatically. 
B)  has generally declined. 
C)  first declined and then experienced a resurgence. 
D)  has remained relatively stable.

Question 17

Which of the following activities are consistent with the work of counseling psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A)  development of outreach programs 
B)  vocational counseling and short-term counseling/therapy 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above 
A)  development of outreach programs 
B)  vocational counseling and short-term counseling/therapy 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above

Question 18

Which of the following activities is typical of a school psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A)  generating programs to assist the development of children with special needs 
B)  testing and evaluating school-age children 
C)  consulting with school officials and teachers regarding educational policy 
D)  all of the above 
A)  generating programs to assist the development of children with special needs 
B)  testing and evaluating school-age children 
C)  consulting with school officials and teachers regarding educational policy 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

Dr.Phillips is a mental health professional who works in a general hospital with physically or cognitively disabled clients and attempts to help them adjust to the barriers they face.Dr.Phillips is most likely a

Accepted Answer

A)  school psychologist. 
B)  rehabilitation psychologist. 
C)  psychiatrist. 
D)  counseling psychologist. 
A)  school psychologist. 
B)  rehabilitation psychologist. 
C)  psychiatrist. 
D)  counseling psychologist.

Question 20

According to recent demographic data,__________ of current clinical psychologists are women.

Accepted Answer

A)  a small minority (fewer than 10%) 
B)  about a third 
C)  about half 
D)  a large majority 
A)  a small minority (fewer than 10%) 
B)  about a third 
C)  about half 
D)  a large majority

__________ are physicians.

Which of the following statements about clinical and counseling psychology doctoral programs is INACCURATE?

Which of the following is true regarding psychiatric residencies?

Why is tolerance for ambiguity important for the contemporary clinical psychologist?

Which of the individuals below would be legally prohibited from using the title "psychotherapist"?

Javier is a 4ᵗʰ year clinical psychology graduate student.For the last two months,he has been busy writing up an original study that he conducted in the lab last term.Based on this information alone,one might guess that the document Javier has been working on is his

Which component of the doctoral program in clinical psychology is specifically intended to develop a student's competence with regard to clinical work?

If a clinical psychology doctoral program is accredited by the American Psychological Association,

Where do clinical psychologists work? How has this evolved over the last few decades?

The predominant training philosophy in clinical psychology today is the

Compare and contrast the training and activities of clinical psychologists and psychiatrists.

Outline the advantages and disadvantages of holding a doctoral degree,rather than a master's degree,in clinical psychology.What might we predict about the popularity of master's levels programs in the future,and why?

A typical contemporary clinical psychology doctoral training program includes

Which of the following is true of people with master's degrees in clinical psychology?

Compare and contrast the training and activities of clinical psychologists and counseling psychologists.

Over the last four decades,the popularity of the psychiatric specialization among medical school graduates

Which of the following activities are consistent with the work of counseling psychologists?

Which of the following activities is typical of a school psychologist?

Dr.Phillips is a mental health professional who works in a general hospital with physically or cognitively disabled clients and attempts to help them adjust to the barriers they face.Dr.Phillips is most likely a

According to recent demographic data,__________ of current clinical psychologists are women.

Historical Overview of Clinical Psychology

Current Issues in Clinical Psychology

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification of Psychological Problems

The Assessment Interview

The Assessment of Intelligence

Personality Assessment

Behavioral Assessment

Clinical Judgment

Psychological Interventions

Psychotherapy: The Psychodynamic Perspective

Psychotherapy: Phenomenological Humanistic-Existential Perspective

Psychotherapy: Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Perspectives

Group Therapy, Family Therapy, and Couples Therapy

Community Psychology

Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine

Neuropsychology

Forensic Psychology

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Exam 1: Clinical Psychology: An Introduction

__________ are physicians.

Which of the following statements about clinical and counseling psychology doctoral programs is INACCURATE?

Which of the following is true regarding psychiatric residencies?

Why is tolerance for ambiguity important for the contemporary clinical psychologist?

Which of the individuals below would be legally prohibited from using the title "psychotherapist"?

Javier is a 4ᵗʰ year clinical psychology graduate student.For the last two months,he has been busy writing up an original study that he conducted in the lab last term.Based on this information alone,one might guess that the document Javier has been working on is his

Which component of the doctoral program in clinical psychology is specifically intended to develop a student's competence with regard to clinical work?

If a clinical psychology doctoral program is accredited by the American Psychological Association,

Where do clinical psychologists work? How has this evolved over the last few decades?

The predominant training philosophy in clinical psychology today is the

Compare and contrast the training and activities of clinical psychologists and psychiatrists.

Outline the advantages and disadvantages of holding a doctoral degree,rather than a master's degree,in clinical psychology.What might we predict about the popularity of master's levels programs in the future,and why?

A typical contemporary clinical psychology doctoral training program includes

Which of the following is true of people with master's degrees in clinical psychology?

Compare and contrast the training and activities of clinical psychologists and counseling psychologists.

Over the last four decades,the popularity of the psychiatric specialization among medical school graduates

Which of the following activities are consistent with the work of counseling psychologists?

Which of the following activities is typical of a school psychologist?

Dr.Phillips is a mental health professional who works in a general hospital with physically or cognitively disabled clients and attempts to help them adjust to the barriers they face.Dr.Phillips is most likely a

According to recent demographic data,__________ of current clinical psychologists are women.

Historical Overview of Clinical Psychology

Current Issues in Clinical Psychology

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification of Psychological Problems

The Assessment Interview

The Assessment of Intelligence

Personality Assessment

Behavioral Assessment

Clinical Judgment

Psychological Interventions

Psychotherapy: The Psychodynamic Perspective

Psychotherapy: Phenomenological Humanistic-Existential Perspective

Psychotherapy: Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Perspectives

Group Therapy, Family Therapy, and Couples Therapy

Community Psychology

Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine

Neuropsychology

Forensic Psychology

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