Question 1

Reducing the recurrence of a disease or disorder that has already developed and been diagnosed is known as:

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A) elementary prevention. 
B) Primary prevention. 
C) secondary prevention. 
D) tertiary prevention. 
A) elementary prevention. 
B) Primary prevention. 
C) secondary prevention. 
D) tertiary prevention.

Question 2

The majority of people who receive psychotherapy

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A) attend for fewer than 10 sessions. 
B) attend for approximately 10 to 20 sessions. 
C) attend for approximately 20 sessions or more. 
D) attend for several years. 
A) attend for fewer than 10 sessions. 
B) attend for approximately 10 to 20 sessions. 
C) attend for approximately 20 sessions or more. 
D) attend for several years.

Question 3

The primary goal shared by all assessments conducted by clinical psychologists is in

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A) establishing whether behaviour or symptoms meet criteria for a disorder. 
B) ascertaining eligibility for a particular service. 
C) determining suitability for a particular form of psychotherapy. 
D) understanding a person's current level of psychosocial functioning. 
A) establishing whether behaviour or symptoms meet criteria for a disorder. 
B) ascertaining eligibility for a particular service. 
C) determining suitability for a particular form of psychotherapy. 
D) understanding a person's current level of psychosocial functioning.

Question 4

A needs assessment functions to

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A) determine the extent of training required for new employee psychologists. 
B) determine the extent of an unmet health care need in an identified population. 
C) determine whether programs have successfully achieved their goals. 
D) to assess the extent to which the program was carried out as intended. 
A) determine the extent of training required for new employee psychologists. 
B) determine the extent of an unmet health care need in an identified population. 
C) determine whether programs have successfully achieved their goals. 
D) to assess the extent to which the program was carried out as intended.

Question 5

In Canada,the Psy.D.program is offered

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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 6

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 7

Numerous studies have shown that,when given identical information,

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A) experienced clinicians make more accurate decisions than do clinicians-in-training. 
B) clinicians-in-training make more accurate decisions than do experienced clinicians. 
C) experienced clinicians and clinicians-in-training are equally accurate. 
D) A or B depending on the presenting problem. 
A) experienced clinicians make more accurate decisions than do clinicians-in-training. 
B) clinicians-in-training make more accurate decisions than do experienced clinicians. 
C) experienced clinicians and clinicians-in-training are equally accurate. 
D) A or B depending on the presenting problem.

Question 8

According to Sinclair 1993),modern interest in developing ethical codes for research and professional services can be traced to

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A) the Nuremburg war crime trials that occurred after the Second World War. 
B) psychologists' involvement in the First World War. 
C) America's involvement in the Vietnam War. 
D) lobbying by animal rights groups in the 1960s. 
A) the Nuremburg war crime trials that occurred after the Second World War. 
B) psychologists' involvement in the First World War. 
C) America's involvement in the Vietnam War. 
D) lobbying by animal rights groups in the 1960s.

Question 9

Prevention efforts by psychologists are usually based in

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A) hospitals. 
B) private clinical practices. 
C) community settings. 
D) forensic settings. 
A) hospitals. 
B) private clinical practices. 
C) community settings. 
D) forensic settings.

Question 10

The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology:

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A) is designed to identify candidates suitable for graduate training in psychology. 
B) is a Canadian exam that is used by accredited programs. 
C) is used in North America by licensing bodies in psychology. 
D) focuses mainly on assessment,intervention & consultation. 
A) is designed to identify candidates suitable for graduate training in psychology. 
B) is a Canadian exam that is used by accredited programs. 
C) is used in North America by licensing bodies in psychology. 
D) focuses mainly on assessment,intervention & consultation.

Question 11

In Canada,with the exception of Quebec,before being able to practice autonomously,the candidate for licensure must be supervised by a licensed psychologist for

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A) roughly six months. 
B) at least one year. 
C) at least two years. 
D) at least three years. 
A) roughly six months. 
B) at least one year. 
C) at least two years. 
D) at least three years.

Question 12

Arguments in favour of psychologists having prescription privileges include:

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A) Underserved segments of the population such as those in rural areas and the elderly could benefit from extension of prescription privileges to psychologists. 
B) Most psychoactive medications are prescribed by general practitioners whose training in mental health is limited to a few weeks. 
C) Given brain-behaviour links,a biological approach to the treatment of psychological disorders is not incompatible with psychological training. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Underserved segments of the population such as those in rural areas and the elderly could benefit from extension of prescription privileges to psychologists. 
B) Most psychoactive medications are prescribed by general practitioners whose training in mental health is limited to a few weeks. 
C) Given brain-behaviour links,a biological approach to the treatment of psychological disorders is not incompatible with psychological training. 
D) All of the above.

Question 13

To become licensed as a clinical psychologist in Canada,you need a

Accepted Answer

A) graduate degree in psychology. 
B) graduate degree in an accredited clinical psychology training program. 
C) graduate degree in the social science field. 
D) graduate degree in any field related to health or mental health. 
A) graduate degree in psychology. 
B) graduate degree in an accredited clinical psychology training program. 
C) graduate degree in the social science field. 
D) graduate degree in any field related to health or mental health.

Question 14

When consultation is focused upon developing prevention or intervention programs,evaluating how well services are provided,or supplying an opinion on health care service policies set by an institution or unit,it is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) determining competency of care. 
B) clinical consultation. 
C) establishing evidence-based services. 
D) organizational consultation. 
A) determining competency of care. 
B) clinical consultation. 
C) establishing evidence-based services. 
D) organizational consultation.

Question 15

According to a survey conducted by Sherman and Thelen 1998)of practicing psychologists and their levels of life stress,the more life events experienced,

Accepted Answer

A) the less impairment in professional roles they reported. 
B) the more impairment in professional roles they reported. 
C) the more prepared they felt for coping with future stressful events. 
D) the less prepared they felt for coping with future stressful events. 
A) the less impairment in professional roles they reported. 
B) the more impairment in professional roles they reported. 
C) the more prepared they felt for coping with future stressful events. 
D) the less prepared they felt for coping with future stressful events.

Question 16

One of the main challenges clinical psychologists face in learning from experience is

Accepted Answer

A) due to the wide variety of treatment philosophies. 
B) related to the basic assumptions of any given theoretical framework. 
C) the inaccuracy of the feedback received from clients about their decision. 
D) the lack of feedback about the accuracy of their decisions. 
A) due to the wide variety of treatment philosophies. 
B) related to the basic assumptions of any given theoretical framework. 
C) the inaccuracy of the feedback received from clients about their decision. 
D) the lack of feedback about the accuracy of their decisions.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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 18

Ethical codes of conduct require that clinical psychologists

Accepted Answer

A) maintain knowledge of research relevant to their activities. 
B) in private practice are exempt from maintaining knowledge of relevant research. 
C) are not obliged to maintain their research knowledge if they work exclusively in clinical services. 
D) in academic settings maintain responsibility for research knowledge and dissemination. 
A) maintain knowledge of research relevant to their activities. 
B) in private practice are exempt from maintaining knowledge of relevant research. 
C) are not obliged to maintain their research knowledge if they work exclusively in clinical services. 
D) in academic settings maintain responsibility for research knowledge and dissemination.

Question 19

What is one of the main purposes behind a regulatory body that oversees licensing among healthcare professionals?

Accepted Answer

A) to ensure that healthcare professionals have a resource to turn to. 
B) to ensure that the public is protected when receiving health care services. 
C) to provide opportunities for healthcare professionals to network with colleagues. 
D) to maintain the standards of undergraduate psychology programs,which will be supplying applicants to accredited graduate programs. 
A) to ensure that healthcare professionals have a resource to turn to. 
B) to ensure that the public is protected when receiving health care services. 
C) to provide opportunities for healthcare professionals to network with colleagues. 
D) to maintain the standards of undergraduate psychology programs,which will be supplying applicants to accredited graduate programs.

Question 20

Which of the following are the four ethical principles in the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A) Responsibility to society,responsible caring,integrity in relationships,and respect for dignity of persons. 
B) Respect for confidentiality,responsible caring,integrity in relationships,and dignity of persons. 
C) Responsible relationships,respect for confidentiality,respect for dignity of persons,and responsible caring. 
D) Respect for dignity of persons,respect for confidentiality,integrity in research,and responsible caring. 
A) Responsibility to society,responsible caring,integrity in relationships,and respect for dignity of persons. 
B) Respect for confidentiality,responsible caring,integrity in relationships,and dignity of persons. 
C) Responsible relationships,respect for confidentiality,respect for dignity of persons,and responsible caring. 
D) Respect for dignity of persons,respect for confidentiality,integrity in research,and responsible caring.

Reducing the recurrence of a disease or disorder that has already developed and been diagnosed is known as:

The majority of people who receive psychotherapy

The primary goal shared by all assessments conducted by clinical psychologists is in

A needs assessment functions to

In Canada,the Psy.D.program is offered

The assessment activities of clinical psychologists most commonly involve evaluating

Numerous studies have shown that,when given identical information,

According to Sinclair 1993),modern interest in developing ethical codes for research and professional services can be traced to

Prevention efforts by psychologists are usually based in

The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology:

In Canada,with the exception of Quebec,before being able to practice autonomously,the candidate for licensure must be supervised by a licensed psychologist for

Arguments in favour of psychologists having prescription privileges include:

To become licensed as a clinical psychologist in Canada,you need a

When consultation is focused upon developing prevention or intervention programs,evaluating how well services are provided,or supplying an opinion on health care service policies set by an institution or unit,it is referred to as

According to a survey conducted by Sherman and Thelen 1998)of practicing psychologists and their levels of life stress,the more life events experienced,

One of the main challenges clinical psychologists face in learning from experience is

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

Ethical codes of conduct require that clinical psychologists

What is one of the main purposes behind a regulatory body that oversees licensing among healthcare professionals?

Which of the following are the four ethical principles in the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists?

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

Reducing the recurrence of a disease or disorder that has already developed and been diagnosed is known as:

The majority of people who receive psychotherapy

The primary goal shared by all assessments conducted by clinical psychologists is in

A needs assessment functions to

In Canada,the Psy.D.program is offered

The assessment activities of clinical psychologists most commonly involve evaluating

Numerous studies have shown that,when given identical information,

According to Sinclair 1993),modern interest in developing ethical codes for research and professional services can be traced to

Prevention efforts by psychologists are usually based in

The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology:

In Canada,with the exception of Quebec,before being able to practice autonomously,the candidate for licensure must be supervised by a licensed psychologist for

Arguments in favour of psychologists having prescription privileges include:

To become licensed as a clinical psychologist in Canada,you need a

When consultation is focused upon developing prevention or intervention programs,evaluating how well services are provided,or supplying an opinion on health care service policies set by an institution or unit,it is referred to as

According to a survey conducted by Sherman and Thelen 1998)of practicing psychologists and their levels of life stress,the more life events experienced,

One of the main challenges clinical psychologists face in learning from experience is

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

Ethical codes of conduct require that clinical psychologists

What is one of the main purposes behind a regulatory body that oversees licensing among healthcare professionals?

Which of the following are the four ethical principles in the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists?

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