Question 1

Professional schools differ from traditional university-based scientist-practitioner programs in ALL BUT WHICH of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  They depend less on part-time faculty. 
B)  They tend to admit far more students per class. 
C)  They tend to emphasize clinical over research skills. 
D)  They rely on tuition as their primary source of funding 
A)  They depend less on part-time faculty. 
B)  They tend to admit far more students per class. 
C)  They tend to emphasize clinical over research skills. 
D)  They rely on tuition as their primary source of funding A

Question 2

Among the following,the clinical psychologist most closely associated with the clinical scientist model of training is

Accepted Answer

A)  DeLeon. 
B)  McFall. 
C)  Pope. 
D)  Heiby. 
A)  DeLeon. 
B)  McFall. 
C)  Pope. 
D)  Heiby. B

Question 3

Unlike a PPO,an HMO

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A)  employs a restricted number of providers to serve members. 
B)  contracts with outside providers to meet the needs of members. 
C)  is a type of managed care model. 
D)  attempts to contain health-care costs. 
A)  employs a restricted number of providers to serve members. 
B)  contracts with outside providers to meet the needs of members. 
C)  is a type of managed care model. 
D)  attempts to contain health-care costs. A

Question 4

As described in the text,the combined professional-scientific training program integrates aspects of what three specialties?

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical, counseling, and school psychology 
B)  clinical, health, and neuropsychology 
C)  counseling, school, and organizational psychology 
D)  clinical, forensic, and health psychology 
A)  clinical, counseling, and school psychology 
B)  clinical, health, and neuropsychology 
C)  counseling, school, and organizational psychology 
D)  clinical, forensic, and health psychology

Question 5

Briefly summarize the facts of the Tarasoff case and the implications of its ruling on the practice of psychotherapy.

Accepted Answer

The Tarasoff case involved a young woman

Question 6

All but which of the following scenarios involves violation of the APA ethical principle of "competence"?

Accepted Answer

A)  A clinician with a doctoral degree in counseling introduces herself as "Doctor Smith" and does not specify the nature of her training. 
B)  A clinician with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology uses an assessment or treatment procedure that he has not been specifically trained to use. 
C)  A clinician who is going through a messy divorce refers a similarly messy marital therapy case to another clinician due to fears that she would lack objectivity. 
D)  Each of the above scenarios involves violation of the competence principle. 
A)  A clinician with a doctoral degree in counseling introduces herself as "Doctor Smith" and does not specify the nature of her training. 
B)  A clinician with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology uses an assessment or treatment procedure that he has not been specifically trained to use. 
C)  A clinician who is going through a messy divorce refers a similarly messy marital therapy case to another clinician due to fears that she would lack objectivity. 
D)  Each of the above scenarios involves violation of the competence principle.

Question 7

According to U.S.Census Bureau projections,between 1995 and 2050,population growth will be lowest for

Accepted Answer

A)  non-Hispanic Whites. 
B)  Blacks. 
C)  Hispanics. 
D)  Asian Americans. 
A)  non-Hispanic Whites. 
B)  Blacks. 
C)  Hispanics. 
D)  Asian Americans.

Question 8

Sexual intimacies between therapist and client

Accepted Answer

A)  have a positive impact on many clients who are involved in them. 
B)  are not as harmful as emotional intimacies between therapist and client. 
C)  are not addressed by the APA Ethical Standards because they happen so infrequently. 
D)  are a type of "dual relationship." 
A)  have a positive impact on many clients who are involved in them. 
B)  are not as harmful as emotional intimacies between therapist and client. 
C)  are not addressed by the APA Ethical Standards because they happen so infrequently. 
D)  are a type of "dual relationship."

Question 9

Which of the following is true?

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A)  Research suggests that clinical psychologists with Psy.D. degrees will have more trouble finding employment than those with Ph.D. degrees. 
B)  Compared to Psy.D. programs, Ph.D. programs admit a higher percentage of applicants. 
C)  Compared to Psy.D. programs, Ph.D. programs award more doctoral degrees. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Research suggests that clinical psychologists with Psy.D. degrees will have more trouble finding employment than those with Ph.D. degrees. 
B)  Compared to Psy.D. programs, Ph.D. programs admit a higher percentage of applicants. 
C)  Compared to Psy.D. programs, Ph.D. programs award more doctoral degrees. 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

Compare and contrast the scientist-practitioner and clinical scientist models of training.

Accepted Answer

The scientist-practitioner model and the

Question 11

The clinical scientist training model of clinical psychology

Accepted Answer

A)  is currently the dominant training model. 
B)  emphasizes empirically supported clinical techniques. 
C)  is synonymous with the scientist-practitioner model. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  is currently the dominant training model. 
B)  emphasizes empirically supported clinical techniques. 
C)  is synonymous with the scientist-practitioner model. 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Multiculturalism in clinical psychology

Accepted Answer

A)  is discouraged by the American Psychological Association. 
B)  was a primary cause of the 1988 schism of the American Psychological Association. 
C)  is considered important for treatment, but not for research or education. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  is discouraged by the American Psychological Association. 
B)  was a primary cause of the 1988 schism of the American Psychological Association. 
C)  is considered important for treatment, but not for research or education. 
D)  none of the above

Question 13

Professor Ferraro is talking with his students about developments in the clinical psychology profession.Which of his statements below is LEAST well-grounded?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Over time, training programs are likely to focus more on brief, empirically supported treatments." 
B)  "If there aren't already more practice-oriented clinical psychologists out there than the market can support, there will be soon!" 
C)  "At present, everyone who seeks an accredited clinical internship can still get one." 
D)  "Research-oriented clinical psychologists will continue to play an important role in the future of the profession." 
A)  "Over time, training programs are likely to focus more on brief, empirically supported treatments." 
B)  "If there aren't already more practice-oriented clinical psychologists out there than the market can support, there will be soon!" 
C)  "At present, everyone who seeks an accredited clinical internship can still get one." 
D)  "Research-oriented clinical psychologists will continue to play an important role in the future of the profession."

Question 14

"Computer-assisted therapy" may refer to treatment administered via ALL BUT WHICH of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  videoconferencing 
B)  e-mail and text messages 
C)  therapy-based "apps" 
D)  All of the above would be considered modes of computer-assisted therapy. 
A)  videoconferencing 
B)  e-mail and text messages 
C)  therapy-based "apps" 
D)  All of the above would be considered modes of computer-assisted therapy.

Question 15

Proponents of clinical psychologists obtaining prescription privileges argue that with prescription privileges,

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical psychologists would be able to treat a wider range of clients. 
B)  care for patients needing both therapy and medication would be more efficient and cost-effective. 
C)  clinical psychologists would be better able to monitor changes in symptoms as a function of medication dosage. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  clinical psychologists would be able to treat a wider range of clients. 
B)  care for patients needing both therapy and medication would be more efficient and cost-effective. 
C)  clinical psychologists would be better able to monitor changes in symptoms as a function of medication dosage. 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

A psychologist is seeing a client who reports that he/she is planning to kill his/her spouse.If the ruling in the Tarasoff case is applicable to this situation,the psychologist should

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain confidentiality and not share this information with anyone. 
B)  break confidentiality and inform police of this threat. 
C)  require the client to call police and inform them directly of the threat. 
D)  break confidentiality and inform all appropriate persons, including the spouse, of the threat. 
A)  maintain confidentiality and not share this information with anyone. 
B)  break confidentiality and inform police of this threat. 
C)  require the client to call police and inform them directly of the threat. 
D)  break confidentiality and inform all appropriate persons, including the spouse, of the threat.

Question 17

Dr.Rodon earned her clinical psychology Ph.D.15 years ago and she has worked in the neuropsychology department of the university hospital for the last 10 years.Recently,she completed a rigorous process of verifying her professional credentials,submitting several samples of her work for review by peers,and completing an oral exam administered by a panel of experts in the area of neuropsychology.If successful,what will Dr.Rodon receive for her efforts?

Accepted Answer

A)  licensure 
B)  ABPP certification 
C)  a clinical internship 
D)  full professorship 
A)  licensure 
B)  ABPP certification 
C)  a clinical internship 
D)  full professorship

Question 18

Elena and Jacquelyn are each pursuing higher degrees in clinical psychology: Elena a Ph.D.and Jacquelyn a Psy.D.Compared to Jacquelyn's program,students in Elena's program are __________ to receive full financial assistance and __________ to land a clinical internship.

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely; less likely 
B)  more likely; more likely 
C)  less likely; less likely 
D)  less likely; more likely 
A)  more likely; less likely 
B)  more likely; more likely 
C)  less likely; less likely 
D)  less likely; more likely

Question 19

What constitutes cultural competence,and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

Cultural competence refers to the abilit

Question 20

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Psy.D.model of training?

Accepted Answer

The Psy.D. model of training has several

Professional schools differ from traditional university-based scientist-practitioner programs in ALL BUT WHICH of the following ways?

Among the following,the clinical psychologist most closely associated with the clinical scientist model of training is

Unlike a PPO,an HMO

As described in the text,the combined professional-scientific training program integrates aspects of what three specialties?

Briefly summarize the facts of the Tarasoff case and the implications of its ruling on the practice of psychotherapy.

All but which of the following scenarios involves violation of the APA ethical principle of "competence"?

According to U.S.Census Bureau projections,between 1995 and 2050,population growth will be lowest for

Sexual intimacies between therapist and client

Which of the following is true?

Compare and contrast the scientist-practitioner and clinical scientist models of training.

The clinical scientist training model of clinical psychology

Multiculturalism in clinical psychology

Professor Ferraro is talking with his students about developments in the clinical psychology profession.Which of his statements below is LEAST well-grounded?

"Computer-assisted therapy" may refer to treatment administered via ALL BUT WHICH of the following?

Proponents of clinical psychologists obtaining prescription privileges argue that with prescription privileges,

A psychologist is seeing a client who reports that he/she is planning to kill his/her spouse.If the ruling in the Tarasoff case is applicable to this situation,the psychologist should

Elena and Jacquelyn are each pursuing higher degrees in clinical psychology: Elena a Ph.D.and Jacquelyn a Psy.D.Compared to Jacquelyn's program,students in Elena's program are to receive full financial assistance and to land a clinical internship.

What constitutes cultural competence,and why is it important?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Psy.D.model of training?

Clinical Psychology: An Introduction

Historical Overview of 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 3: Current Issues in Clinical Psychology

Professional schools differ from traditional university-based scientist-practitioner programs in ALL BUT WHICH of the following ways?

Among the following,the clinical psychologist most closely associated with the clinical scientist model of training is

Unlike a PPO,an HMO

As described in the text,the combined professional-scientific training program integrates aspects of what three specialties?

Briefly summarize the facts of the Tarasoff case and the implications of its ruling on the practice of psychotherapy.

All but which of the following scenarios involves violation of the APA ethical principle of "competence"?

According to U.S.Census Bureau projections,between 1995 and 2050,population growth will be lowest for

Sexual intimacies between therapist and client

Which of the following is true?

Compare and contrast the scientist-practitioner and clinical scientist models of training.

The clinical scientist training model of clinical psychology

Multiculturalism in clinical psychology

Professor Ferraro is talking with his students about developments in the clinical psychology profession.Which of his statements below is LEAST well-grounded?

"Computer-assisted therapy" may refer to treatment administered via ALL BUT WHICH of the following?

Proponents of clinical psychologists obtaining prescription privileges argue that with prescription privileges,

A psychologist is seeing a client who reports that he/she is planning to kill his/her spouse.If the ruling in the Tarasoff case is applicable to this situation,the psychologist should

Elena and Jacquelyn are each pursuing higher degrees in clinical psychology: Elena a Ph.D.and Jacquelyn a Psy.D.Compared to Jacquelyn's program,students in Elena's program are __________ to receive full financial assistance and __________ to land a clinical internship.

What constitutes cultural competence,and why is it important?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Psy.D.model of training?

Clinical Psychology: An Introduction

Historical Overview of 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

Filters

Elena and Jacquelyn are each pursuing higher degrees in clinical psychology: Elena a Ph.D.and Jacquelyn a Psy.D.Compared to Jacquelyn's program,students in Elena's program are to receive full financial assistance and to land a clinical internship.