Question 1

Over time,the proportion of doctorates in clinical psychology awarded by professional schools has

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A)  increased dramatically. 
B)  increased slightly. 
C)  remained constant. 
D)  decreased dramatically. 
A)  increased dramatically. 
B)  increased slightly. 
C)  remained constant. 
D)  decreased dramatically.

Question 2

In 2007,the APA published recommendations pertaining to sensitive clinical practice with __________,due to concerns about diagnostic bias and other issues.

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A)  victims of abuse 
B)  girls and women 
C)  transgender individuals 
D)  multiracial individuals 
A)  victims of abuse 
B)  girls and women 
C)  transgender individuals 
D)  multiracial individuals

Question 3

The Psy.D.model of training grew out of a conference held in

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A)  Vail in 1973. 
B)  New York in 1960. 
C)  Denver in 1988. 
D)  Boulder in 1949. 
A)  Vail in 1973. 
B)  New York in 1960. 
C)  Denver in 1988. 
D)  Boulder in 1949.

Question 4

Currently,the most popular training model for clinical psychologists is the

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A)  clinical scientist model. 
B)  scientist-practitioner model. 
C)  Vail model. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  clinical scientist model. 
B)  scientist-practitioner model. 
C)  Vail model. 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

In the Tarasoff case,the victim's parents

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A)  sued the parents of the client. 
B)  sued the therapist. 
C)  defended the therapist in court. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  sued the parents of the client. 
B)  sued the therapist. 
C)  defended the therapist in court. 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

According to the 1996 Supreme Court ruling in the Jaffe v.Redmond case,

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A)  mental health professionals who misrepresent their credentials are guilty of a felony. 
B)  a client's consent is necessary before his/her psychotherapy records can be disclosed. 
C)  specific confidentiality guidelines depend on the age of the client. 
D)  non-sexual dual relationships are not considered harmful to the client, from a legal perspective. 
A)  mental health professionals who misrepresent their credentials are guilty of a felony. 
B)  a client's consent is necessary before his/her psychotherapy records can be disclosed. 
C)  specific confidentiality guidelines depend on the age of the client. 
D)  non-sexual dual relationships are not considered harmful to the client, from a legal perspective.

Question 7

Professional schools of clinical psychology

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A)  offer doctoral degrees. 
B)  tend to be "for-profit" institutions. 
C)  are not usually APA-accredited. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  offer doctoral degrees. 
B)  tend to be "for-profit" institutions. 
C)  are not usually APA-accredited. 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

In 1993,the Ad Hoc Task Force on Psychopharmacology of APA published recommendations regarding competence in prescribing.According to these recommendations,in order to achieve the highest level of competence (Level 3)and practice independently as a prescribing psychologist,the psychologist must have completed

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A)  undergraduate coursework in organic chemistry and neuroscience plus a one-semester graduate course in psychopharmacology. 
B)  six months of prescribing experience supervised by a psychiatrist. 
C)  a strong undergraduate background in biological sciences, two years of graduate training in psychopharmacology, and a postdoctoral psychopharmacology residency. 
D)  a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology plus one year of postdoctoral training in a psychiatric treatment setting. 
A)  undergraduate coursework in organic chemistry and neuroscience plus a one-semester graduate course in psychopharmacology. 
B)  six months of prescribing experience supervised by a psychiatrist. 
C)  a strong undergraduate background in biological sciences, two years of graduate training in psychopharmacology, and a postdoctoral psychopharmacology residency. 
D)  a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology plus one year of postdoctoral training in a psychiatric treatment setting.

Question 9

APA published its first code of ethics in the

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A)  1930s. 
B)  1950s. 
C)  1970s. 
D)  1990s. 
A)  1930s. 
B)  1950s. 
C)  1970s. 
D)  1990s.

Question 10

Enumerate four advantages of ambulatory assessment over more traditional forms of assessment.

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1. Ecological validity: Ambulatory asses

Question 11

How has managed care influenced private practice psychotherapy?

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Managed care has significantly influence

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding certification?

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A)  Certification is a stronger form of regulation than licensing. 
B)  Certification is automatic for graduates of Ph. D. programs in clinical psychology. 
C)  Non-certified individuals can provide psychological services to the public as long as they do not use the title "psychologist" or the word "psychological" to describe themselves or their services. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Certification is a stronger form of regulation than licensing. 
B)  Certification is automatic for graduates of Ph. D. programs in clinical psychology. 
C)  Non-certified individuals can provide psychological services to the public as long as they do not use the title "psychologist" or the word "psychological" to describe themselves or their services. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding licensure as a psychologist?

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A)  Licensure laws are uniform across all 50 states. 
B)  Licensure usually requires a master's degree. 
C)  Licensure usually requires passing a written exam. 
D)  Licensure is automatic for graduates of Ph.D. programs in clinical psychology. 
A)  Licensure laws are uniform across all 50 states. 
B)  Licensure usually requires a master's degree. 
C)  Licensure usually requires passing a written exam. 
D)  Licensure is automatic for graduates of Ph.D. programs in clinical psychology.

Question 14

ALL BUT WHICH of the following are criticisms against clinical psychologists obtaining prescription privileges?

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A)  Clinical psychologists would de-emphasize necessary medication and rely too heavily upon psychotherapy. 
B)  The relationship between clinical psychology and psychiatry/general medicine would suffer. 
C)  Clinical psychologists' malpractice insurance premiums would increase significantly. 
D)  It might lead to an increase in research sponsored by drug companies. 
A)  Clinical psychologists would de-emphasize necessary medication and rely too heavily upon psychotherapy. 
B)  The relationship between clinical psychology and psychiatry/general medicine would suffer. 
C)  Clinical psychologists' malpractice insurance premiums would increase significantly. 
D)  It might lead to an increase in research sponsored by drug companies.

Question 15

What is ABPP?

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A)  an organization that offers certification of professional competence in a particular area, such as clinical neuropsychology or forensic psychology 
B)  a training model that emphasizes empirically supported clinical techniques 
C)  a national organization of graduate students in clinical psychology 
D)  a national organization that promotes research and practice in behavioral psychotherapy 
A)  an organization that offers certification of professional competence in a particular area, such as clinical neuropsychology or forensic psychology 
B)  a training model that emphasizes empirically supported clinical techniques 
C)  a national organization of graduate students in clinical psychology 
D)  a national organization that promotes research and practice in behavioral psychotherapy

Question 16

Among the "General Principles" presented in the most recent revision of the APA ethics code is

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A)  beneficence and non-maleficence. 
B)  integrity. 
C)  justice. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  beneficence and non-maleficence. 
B)  integrity. 
C)  justice. 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

What constitutes a dual relationship,and why are such relationships ethically inappropriate?

Accepted Answer

A dual relationship occurs when a profes

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT considered a dual relationship between psychologist and client?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual activities with a client 
B)  employing a current client 
C)  becoming friends with a former client 
D)  All of the above are examples of dual relationships. 
A)  sexual activities with a client 
B)  employing a current client 
C)  becoming friends with a former client 
D)  All of the above are examples of dual relationships.

Question 19

A 2005 study comparing traditional (therapist-provided)cognitive therapy for depression and computer-assisted therapy found that individuals benefitted

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A)  more from the traditional therapy than from the computer-assisted therapy. 
B)  less from the traditional therapy than from the computer-assisted therapy. 
C)  similarly from each form of therapy at the end of treatment, with the traditional group doing better at follow-up. 
D)  similarly from each form of therapy both at the end of treatment and at follow up. 
A)  more from the traditional therapy than from the computer-assisted therapy. 
B)  less from the traditional therapy than from the computer-assisted therapy. 
C)  similarly from each form of therapy at the end of treatment, with the traditional group doing better at follow-up. 
D)  similarly from each form of therapy both at the end of treatment and at follow up.

Question 20

According to supporters of cultural competence in clinical psychologists,clinicians should

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A)  adhere to the "myth of sameness." 
B)  have expertise specific to the cultural backgrounds of those they serve. 
C)  avoid scientific mindedness. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  adhere to the "myth of sameness." 
B)  have expertise specific to the cultural backgrounds of those they serve. 
C)  avoid scientific mindedness. 
D)  all of the above

Over time,the proportion of doctorates in clinical psychology awarded by professional schools has

In 2007,the APA published recommendations pertaining to sensitive clinical practice with __________,due to concerns about diagnostic bias and other issues.

The Psy.D.model of training grew out of a conference held in

Currently,the most popular training model for clinical psychologists is the

In the Tarasoff case,the victim's parents

According to the 1996 Supreme Court ruling in the Jaffe v.Redmond case,

Professional schools of clinical psychology

APA published its first code of ethics in the

Enumerate four advantages of ambulatory assessment over more traditional forms of assessment.

How has managed care influenced private practice psychotherapy?

Which of the following is true regarding certification?

Which of the following is true regarding licensure as a psychologist?

ALL BUT WHICH of the following are criticisms against clinical psychologists obtaining prescription privileges?

What is ABPP?

Among the "General Principles" presented in the most recent revision of the APA ethics code is

What constitutes a dual relationship,and why are such relationships ethically inappropriate?

Which of the following is NOT considered a dual relationship between psychologist and client?

A 2005 study comparing traditional (therapist-provided)cognitive therapy for depression and computer-assisted therapy found that individuals benefitted

According to supporters of cultural competence in clinical psychologists,clinicians should

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

Over time,the proportion of doctorates in clinical psychology awarded by professional schools has

In 2007,the APA published recommendations pertaining to sensitive clinical practice with __________,due to concerns about diagnostic bias and other issues.

The Psy.D.model of training grew out of a conference held in

Currently,the most popular training model for clinical psychologists is the

In the Tarasoff case,the victim's parents

According to the 1996 Supreme Court ruling in the Jaffe v.Redmond case,

Professional schools of clinical psychology

APA published its first code of ethics in the

Enumerate four advantages of ambulatory assessment over more traditional forms of assessment.

How has managed care influenced private practice psychotherapy?

Which of the following is true regarding certification?

Which of the following is true regarding licensure as a psychologist?

ALL BUT WHICH of the following are criticisms against clinical psychologists obtaining prescription privileges?

What is ABPP?

Among the "General Principles" presented in the most recent revision of the APA ethics code is

What constitutes a dual relationship,and why are such relationships ethically inappropriate?

Which of the following is NOT considered a dual relationship between psychologist and client?

A 2005 study comparing traditional (therapist-provided)cognitive therapy for depression and computer-assisted therapy found that individuals benefitted

According to supporters of cultural competence in clinical psychologists,clinicians should

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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