Question 1

Psychiatrists generally receive

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A)  the same amount of training in research as do clinical psychologists. 
B)  far less training in research than do clinical psychologists. 
C)  more training in research than do clinical psychologists. 
D)  a different type of research training than do clinical psychologists. 
A)  the same amount of training in research as do clinical psychologists. 
B)  far less training in research than do clinical psychologists. 
C)  more training in research than do clinical psychologists. 
D)  a different type of research training than do clinical psychologists.

Question 2

Evidence-based practice refers to the practitioner only offering services that:

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A)  have been demonstrated in a series of RCTs to be efficacious. 
B)  are listed in clinical practice guidelines. 
C)  are in areas in which the clinician has received training and demonstrated competence. 
D)  are based on the synthesis of research evidence, client's history and treatment preferences, and the clinician's experience. 
A)  have been demonstrated in a series of RCTs to be efficacious. 
B)  are listed in clinical practice guidelines. 
C)  are in areas in which the clinician has received training and demonstrated competence. 
D)  are based on the synthesis of research evidence, client's history and treatment preferences, and the clinician's experience.

Question 3

The meta-analysis by Smith,Glass,and Miller of the efficacy of psychotherapies for adult and child problems have found that the average person receiving therapy is better off than approximately ____ of people with similar problems who did not receive therapy.

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A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  80% 
D)  100% 
A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  80% 
D)  100%

Question 4

Paul Meehl's review of the strengths and weaknesses of clinical and statistically-based assessment for diagnosing adults concluded that

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A)  purely clinical approaches to testing hypotheses were typically superior to purely statistical approaches. 
B)  purely clinical approaches to testing hypotheses were typically inferior to purely statistical approaches. 
C)  a clinical approach to hypothesis generation and a statistical approach to hypothesis testing yields the most accurate results. 
D)  a statistical approach to hypothesis generation and a clinical approach to hypothesis testing yields the most accurate results. 
A)  purely clinical approaches to testing hypotheses were typically superior to purely statistical approaches. 
B)  purely clinical approaches to testing hypotheses were typically inferior to purely statistical approaches. 
C)  a clinical approach to hypothesis generation and a statistical approach to hypothesis testing yields the most accurate results. 
D)  a statistical approach to hypothesis generation and a clinical approach to hypothesis testing yields the most accurate results.

Question 5

In 2006,the London School of Economics released The Depression Report,which translated epidemiological data into economic terms,and found that:

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A)  in order to meet the needs of the population, 20% of the National Health Service's expenditures are allocated to the treatment of anxiety & depression. 
B)  in order to meet the needs of the population, 10% of the National Health Service's expenditures are allocated to the treatment of anxiety & depression. 
C)  the cost of treating mental health issues is lower than the cost of prevention. 
D)  the cost of treating mental health issues is lower than the cost of paying disability benefits due to mental disorders. 
A)  in order to meet the needs of the population, 20% of the National Health Service's expenditures are allocated to the treatment of anxiety & depression. 
B)  in order to meet the needs of the population, 10% of the National Health Service's expenditures are allocated to the treatment of anxiety & depression. 
C)  the cost of treating mental health issues is lower than the cost of prevention. 
D)  the cost of treating mental health issues is lower than the cost of paying disability benefits due to mental disorders.

Question 6

The American Psychological Association's Task Force on Promotion and Dissemination of Psychological Procedures was established because

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A)  there was pressure in the United States for health care practices to be demonstrably effective and cost-effective. 
B)  there was a decrease in the number of individuals seeking psychotherapy as a treatment modality. 
C)  there was a need to develop new treatments that were more effective for alleviating symptoms of mental disorders. 
D)  there was a need for other health care practitioners to appreciate the effectiveness of psychological treatments. 
A)  there was pressure in the United States for health care practices to be demonstrably effective and cost-effective. 
B)  there was a decrease in the number of individuals seeking psychotherapy as a treatment modality. 
C)  there was a need to develop new treatments that were more effective for alleviating symptoms of mental disorders. 
D)  there was a need for other health care practitioners to appreciate the effectiveness of psychological treatments.

Question 7

________ was the primary developer of cognitive therapy for depression.

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A)  Carl Rogers 
B)  Alfred Adler 
C)  Aaron Beck 
D)  Cesare Lombroso 
A)  Carl Rogers 
B)  Alfred Adler 
C)  Aaron Beck 
D)  Cesare Lombroso

Question 8

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)is designed to

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A)  illustrate the incomplete and patchwork nature of mental health services that are available across Canada. 
B)  spearhead fundraising and awareness efforts to promote the need for mental health services among Canadians. 
C)  explicitly distinguish between provincial and federal responsibilities for health care. 
D)  encourage collaboration between those who provide and require services for mental health (such as government, service providers, and clients). 
A)  illustrate the incomplete and patchwork nature of mental health services that are available across Canada. 
B)  spearhead fundraising and awareness efforts to promote the need for mental health services among Canadians. 
C)  explicitly distinguish between provincial and federal responsibilities for health care. 
D)  encourage collaboration between those who provide and require services for mental health (such as government, service providers, and clients).

Question 9

Data from the World Health Organization (2004)indicate that most mental disorders

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A)  are diagnosed and treated effectively in developed countries, but not in developing countries. 
B)  are overlooked and misdiagnosed and therefore remain untreated or mistreated. 
C)  are diagnosed accurately, but go untreated. 
D)  tend to go undiagnosed but remit on their own, regardless of the country's level of development. 
A)  are diagnosed and treated effectively in developed countries, but not in developing countries. 
B)  are overlooked and misdiagnosed and therefore remain untreated or mistreated. 
C)  are diagnosed accurately, but go untreated. 
D)  tend to go undiagnosed but remit on their own, regardless of the country's level of development.

Question 10

Describe the evidence-based practice model.Describe two arguments that question this model.

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Question 11

The World Health Organization (WHO)estimates that the accurate diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders worldwide occurs for _________ of people who suffer from mental disorders.

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A)  only a small percentage 
B)  a large percentage 
C)  approximately half 
D)  the majority of individuals 
A)  only a small percentage 
B)  a large percentage 
C)  approximately half 
D)  the majority of individuals

Question 12

Current mental disorder classification systems have their origins in the work of

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A)  Emil Kraepelin. 
B)  David Wechsler. 
C)  Wilhelm Wundt. 
D)  Alfred Binet. 
A)  Emil Kraepelin. 
B)  David Wechsler. 
C)  Wilhelm Wundt. 
D)  Alfred Binet.

Question 13

A national survey found that 1 of _____ Canadian adolescents and adults reported that in the last year they experience symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of a mental disorder such as abuse,alcohol dependence,mood disorder,or anxiety disorder.

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A)  3 . 
B)  10. 
C)  25. 
D)  50. 
A)  3 . 
B)  10. 
C)  25. 
D)  50.

Question 14

Define the term syndrome.

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Psychiatrists generally receive

Evidence-based practice refers to the practitioner only offering services that:

The meta-analysis by Smith,Glass,and Miller of the efficacy of psychotherapies for adult and child problems have found that the average person receiving therapy is better off than approximately ____ of people with similar problems who did not receive therapy.

Paul Meehl's review of the strengths and weaknesses of clinical and statistically-based assessment for diagnosing adults concluded that

In 2006,the London School of Economics released The Depression Report,which translated epidemiological data into economic terms,and found that:

The American Psychological Association's Task Force on Promotion and Dissemination of Psychological Procedures was established because

________ was the primary developer of cognitive therapy for depression.

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)is designed to

Data from the World Health Organization (2004)indicate that most mental disorders

Describe the evidence-based practice model.Describe two arguments that question this model.

The World Health Organization (WHO)estimates that the accurate diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders worldwide occurs for _________ of people who suffer from mental disorders.

Current mental disorder classification systems have their origins in the work of

A national survey found that 1 of _____ Canadian adolescents and adults reported that in the last year they experience symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of a mental disorder such as abuse,alcohol dependence,mood disorder,or anxiety disorder.

Define the term syndrome.

Who was Emil Kraepelin?

A key difference between psychologists and psychiatrists is that

In 2014,a health survey of active Canadian military personnel found that ______ reported a mental disorder in the previous year.

Compared to counselling psychologists,clinical psychologists have more training in the treatment of

In the late 1970s,Don Meichenbaum and Aaron Beck published texts that laid the foundation for current

What was the primary conclusion of Paul Meehl's (1954)review of both clinically and statistically based assessments?

Contemporary Clinical Psychology

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Assessment: Overview

Assessment: Interviewing and Observation

Assessment: Intellectual and Cognitive Measures

Assessment: Self-Report and Projective Measures

Assessment Integration and Clinical Decision-Making

Prevention

Intervention: Overview

Intervention: Adults and Couples

Intervention: Children and Adolescents

Intervention: Identifying Key Elements of Change

Health Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Forensic Psychology

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Exam 1: The Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Psychiatrists generally receive

Evidence-based practice refers to the practitioner only offering services that:

The meta-analysis by Smith,Glass,and Miller of the efficacy of psychotherapies for adult and child problems have found that the average person receiving therapy is better off than approximately ____ of people with similar problems who did not receive therapy.

Paul Meehl's review of the strengths and weaknesses of clinical and statistically-based assessment for diagnosing adults concluded that

In 2006,the London School of Economics released The Depression Report,which translated epidemiological data into economic terms,and found that:

The American Psychological Association's Task Force on Promotion and Dissemination of Psychological Procedures was established because

________ was the primary developer of cognitive therapy for depression.

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)is designed to

Data from the World Health Organization (2004)indicate that most mental disorders

Describe the evidence-based practice model.Describe two arguments that question this model.

The World Health Organization (WHO)estimates that the accurate diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders worldwide occurs for _________ of people who suffer from mental disorders.

Current mental disorder classification systems have their origins in the work of

A national survey found that 1 of _____ Canadian adolescents and adults reported that in the last year they experience symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of a mental disorder such as abuse,alcohol dependence,mood disorder,or anxiety disorder.

Define the term syndrome.

Who was Emil Kraepelin?

A key difference between psychologists and psychiatrists is that

In 2014,a health survey of active Canadian military personnel found that ______ reported a mental disorder in the previous year.

Compared to counselling psychologists,clinical psychologists have more training in the treatment of

In the late 1970s,Don Meichenbaum and Aaron Beck published texts that laid the foundation for current

What was the primary conclusion of Paul Meehl's (1954)review of both clinically and statistically based assessments?

Contemporary Clinical Psychology

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Assessment: Overview

Assessment: Interviewing and Observation

Assessment: Intellectual and Cognitive Measures

Assessment: Self-Report and Projective Measures

Assessment Integration and Clinical Decision-Making

Prevention

Intervention: Overview

Intervention: Adults and Couples

Intervention: Children and Adolescents

Intervention: Identifying Key Elements of Change

Health Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Forensic Psychology

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