Question 1

The purpose of a Ph.D.or Psy.D.program having accreditation is to ensure that the training program

Accepted Answer

A)  maintains its enrolment to produce enough clinical psychologists to meet the population's needs. 
B)  maintains standards that meet the profession's expectations for the education of clinical psychologists. 
C)  maintains high standards for acceptance of students. 
D)  does not overload students with needless courses and excessive clinical training. 
A)  maintains its enrolment to produce enough clinical psychologists to meet the population's needs. 
B)  maintains standards that meet the profession's expectations for the education of clinical psychologists. 
C)  maintains high standards for acceptance of students. 
D)  does not overload students with needless courses and excessive clinical training.

Question 2

The primary benefit of attending an accredited program (as opposed to a unaccredited program)in clinical psychology is that:

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A)  students can choose between a Psy. D and a PhD. depending on their long-term career aspirations. 
B)  licensure is guaranteed after graduation. 
C)  the program has met the standards set out by the Canadian Psychological Association for training in professional psychology. 
D)  funding is guaranteed. 
A)  students can choose between a Psy. D and a PhD. depending on their long-term career aspirations. 
B)  licensure is guaranteed after graduation. 
C)  the program has met the standards set out by the Canadian Psychological Association for training in professional psychology. 
D)  funding is guaranteed.

Question 3

What is an internship and when is it typically completed?

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer:
a.An internship is a y

Question 4

In most European countries,to become a clinical psychologist,licensure requirements stipulate that the candidate

Accepted Answer

A)  must have received at least a Master's Degree. 
B)  must have received a Ph.D. 
C)  must have received a Ph.D. and have completed at least two years of post-doctoral experience. 
D)  must have practiced for at least 5 years after receiving the graduate degree. 
A)  must have received at least a Master's Degree. 
B)  must have received a Ph.D. 
C)  must have received a Ph.D. and have completed at least two years of post-doctoral experience. 
D)  must have practiced for at least 5 years after receiving the graduate degree.

Question 5

The assessment activities of clinical psychologists most commonly involve evaluating

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A)  the psychological functioning of an individual or a relationship. 
B)  the cognitive functioning of an individual. 
C)  the negative or antisocial inclinations of an individual. 
D)  the psychological functioning of youth both at school and in the community. 
A)  the psychological functioning of an individual or a relationship. 
B)  the cognitive functioning of an individual. 
C)  the negative or antisocial inclinations of an individual. 
D)  the psychological functioning of youth both at school and in the community.

Question 6

The first clinical experience in which doctoral students in clinical psychology work with patients/clients under the supervision of a licensed psychologist is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  practical evaluation. 
B)  internship. 
C)  shadowing and observation. 
D)  practicum. 
A)  practical evaluation. 
B)  internship. 
C)  shadowing and observation. 
D)  practicum.

Question 7

Research on the psychological consequences of working with clients who have experienced trauma indicates:

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A)  that emotional responses are more common in those who are less familiar with this type of work. 
B)  that prolonged exposure to clients' traumatic experiences results in the psychologist's sensitization. 
C)  that it leads to an erosion of optimism and belief in a just world. 
D)  that effects are so variable no robust conclusions can be drawn. 
A)  that emotional responses are more common in those who are less familiar with this type of work. 
B)  that prolonged exposure to clients' traumatic experiences results in the psychologist's sensitization. 
C)  that it leads to an erosion of optimism and belief in a just world. 
D)  that effects are so variable no robust conclusions can be drawn.

Question 8

Organizational consultation refers to services to an organization focused on

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A)  developing promotion programs 
B)  evaluating the efficiency of the organization's health care or related services 
C)  reviewing and approving the current services set by the organization 
D)  observing without judgment an organization's practices and services 
A)  developing promotion programs 
B)  evaluating the efficiency of the organization's health care or related services 
C)  reviewing and approving the current services set by the organization 
D)  observing without judgment an organization's practices and services

Question 9

Surveys of clinical psychologists and graduate students in clinical psychology indicate that ___________ treatment is currently the most popular treatment technique with clinical psychologists in North America.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic 
B)  cognitive-behavioural 
C)  experiential 
D)  interpersonal 
A)  psychodynamic 
B)  cognitive-behavioural 
C)  experiential 
D)  interpersonal

Question 10

A meta-analysis by Lee,Lim,Yang,and Lee (2011)of studies of psychologists' work-lives found that those who:

Accepted Answer

A)  were less committed to their professional roles worked shorter hours. 
B)  received constructive criticism felt greater sense of accomplishment. 
C)  believed they worked harder than their clients did felt more satisfaction. 
D)  were traumatized by the stories they heard from clients became suicidal. 
A)  were less committed to their professional roles worked shorter hours. 
B)  received constructive criticism felt greater sense of accomplishment. 
C)  believed they worked harder than their clients did felt more satisfaction. 
D)  were traumatized by the stories they heard from clients became suicidal.

Question 11

List the four ethical principles that are listed in the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists.

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer:
a.Comparison: Both of

Question 15

The number of clinical psychologists working in private practice has ________ in the past few decades.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased considerably 
B)  remained constant 
C)  increased considerably 
D)  moderately increased 
A)  decreased considerably 
B)  remained constant 
C)  increased considerably 
D)  moderately increased

Question 16

Should psychologists seek prescription privileges in Canada? List two arguments in favour of prescription privileges for psychologists,and two arguments opposing prescription privileges for psychologists.

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer:
Reasons in favour:
a.B

Question 17

In Canada,the Psy.D.program is offered

Accepted Answer

A)  in the majority of universities. 
B)  in provinces that do not require a Ph.D. for licensure. 
C)  in free-standing private professional schools. 
D)  in a small number of universities. 
A)  in the majority of universities. 
B)  in provinces that do not require a Ph.D. for licensure. 
C)  in free-standing private professional schools. 
D)  in a small number of universities.

Question 18

Prevention activities are typically designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce risk factors. 
B)  enhance protective factors. 
C)  neither of the above. 
D)  both A and B. 
A)  reduce risk factors. 
B)  enhance protective factors. 
C)  neither of the above. 
D)  both A and B.

Question 19

When no research evidence is available Lilienfeld,Lynn,and Lohr (2015)suggested it requires the clinician to strike a balance between

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive open-mindedness and excessive scepticism 
B)  clinical judgement and experience 
C)  patient preference and clinician's experience 
D)  theories and past experiences 
A)  excessive open-mindedness and excessive scepticism 
B)  clinical judgement and experience 
C)  patient preference and clinician's experience 
D)  theories and past experiences

Question 20

Hunsley,Ronson & Cohen's (2013)survey of Canadian psychologists revealed that the largest percentage of professional time was spent on:

Accepted Answer

A)  assessment activities. 
B)  research. 
C)  training. 
D)  intervention. 
A)  assessment activities. 
B)  research. 
C)  training. 
D)  intervention.

The purpose of a Ph.D.or Psy.D.program having accreditation is to ensure that the training program

The primary benefit of attending an accredited program (as opposed to a unaccredited program)in clinical psychology is that:

What is an internship and when is it typically completed?

In most European countries,to become a clinical psychologist,licensure requirements stipulate that the candidate

The assessment activities of clinical psychologists most commonly involve evaluating

The first clinical experience in which doctoral students in clinical psychology work with patients/clients under the supervision of a licensed psychologist is called a(n)

Research on the psychological consequences of working with clients who have experienced trauma indicates:

Organizational consultation refers to services to an organization focused on

Surveys of clinical psychologists and graduate students in clinical psychology indicate that ___________ treatment is currently the most popular treatment technique with clinical psychologists in North America.

A meta-analysis by Lee,Lim,Yang,and Lee (2011)of studies of psychologists' work-lives found that those who:

List the four ethical principles that are listed in the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists.

Providing information,advice,and recommendations to another psychologist or other healthcare professional about how best to assess,understand,or treat a client is referred to as

Compare and contrast the terms clinical consultation and organizational consultation.

The number of clinical psychologists working in private practice has ________ in the past few decades.

Should psychologists seek prescription privileges in Canada? List two arguments in favour of prescription privileges for psychologists,and two arguments opposing prescription privileges for psychologists.

In Canada,the Psy.D.program is offered

Prevention activities are typically designed to

When no research evidence is available Lilienfeld,Lynn,and Lohr (2015)suggested it requires the clinician to strike a balance between

Hunsley,Ronson & Cohen's (2013)survey of Canadian psychologists revealed that the largest percentage of professional time was spent on:

The Evolution of 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 2: Contemporary Clinical Psychology

The purpose of a Ph.D.or Psy.D.program having accreditation is to ensure that the training program

The primary benefit of attending an accredited program (as opposed to a unaccredited program)in clinical psychology is that:

What is an internship and when is it typically completed?

In most European countries,to become a clinical psychologist,licensure requirements stipulate that the candidate

The assessment activities of clinical psychologists most commonly involve evaluating

The first clinical experience in which doctoral students in clinical psychology work with patients/clients under the supervision of a licensed psychologist is called a(n)

Research on the psychological consequences of working with clients who have experienced trauma indicates:

Organizational consultation refers to services to an organization focused on

Surveys of clinical psychologists and graduate students in clinical psychology indicate that ___________ treatment is currently the most popular treatment technique with clinical psychologists in North America.

A meta-analysis by Lee,Lim,Yang,and Lee (2011)of studies of psychologists' work-lives found that those who:

List the four ethical principles that are listed in the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists.

Providing information,advice,and recommendations to another psychologist or other healthcare professional about how best to assess,understand,or treat a client is referred to as

Compare and contrast the terms clinical consultation and organizational consultation.

The number of clinical psychologists working in private practice has ________ in the past few decades.

Should psychologists seek prescription privileges in Canada? List two arguments in favour of prescription privileges for psychologists,and two arguments opposing prescription privileges for psychologists.

In Canada,the Psy.D.program is offered

Prevention activities are typically designed to

When no research evidence is available Lilienfeld,Lynn,and Lohr (2015)suggested it requires the clinician to strike a balance between

Hunsley,Ronson & Cohen's (2013)survey of Canadian psychologists revealed that the largest percentage of professional time was spent on:

The Evolution of 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

Filters