Question 1

In most Canadian clinical psychology programs graduate students obtain

Accepted Answer

A) between 500 and 1,000 hours of practicum training. 
B) between 1,000 and 2,000 hours of practicum training. 
C) Between 2,000 and 3,000 hours of practicum training. 
D) between 3,000 and 4,000 hours of practicum training. 
A) between 500 and 1,000 hours of practicum training. 
B) between 1,000 and 2,000 hours of practicum training. 
C) Between 2,000 and 3,000 hours of practicum training. 
D) between 3,000 and 4,000 hours of practicum training.

Question 2

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 3

The Canadian Code of Ethics functions primarily as an)

Accepted Answer

A) absolute standards model. 
B) prescriptive standards model. 
C) decision-making model. 
D) All of the above. 
A) absolute standards model. 
B) prescriptive standards model. 
C) decision-making model. 
D) All of the above.

Question 4

The Mutual Recognition Agreement:

Accepted Answer

A) was signed by the APA and CPA to recognize the equivalence of the accreditation processes in the USA and Canada. 
B) identifies core competencies required for professional practice in psychology in Canadian provinces and the North West Territories. 
C) will be signed in 2017 to require that all professional training occur within accredited as opposed to unaccredited)programs. 
D) allows licensed psychologists to use the title 'Dr'. 
A) was signed by the APA and CPA to recognize the equivalence of the accreditation processes in the USA and Canada. 
B) identifies core competencies required for professional practice in psychology in Canadian provinces and the North West Territories. 
C) will be signed in 2017 to require that all professional training occur within accredited as opposed to unaccredited)programs. 
D) allows licensed psychologists to use the title 'Dr'.

Question 5

When no research evidence is available to guide action,it is recommended that clinical psychologists should

Accepted Answer

A) maintain a scientific frame of mind when making treatment decisions. 
B) rely on clinical judgement and experience when making treatment decisions. 
C) withhold treatment and allow psychiatrists to make decisions regarding the case. 
D) do whatever the client prefers. 
A) maintain a scientific frame of mind when making treatment decisions. 
B) rely on clinical judgement and experience when making treatment decisions. 
C) withhold treatment and allow psychiatrists to make decisions regarding the case. 
D) do whatever the client prefers.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) informed consent. 
B) clinical consultation. 
C) competency of care. 
D) a clinical assessment package. 
A) informed consent. 
B) clinical consultation. 
C) competency of care. 
D) a clinical assessment package.

Question 7

Which clinical training model emphasizes clinical skills and competencies as a research consumer rather than as a research producer)?

Accepted Answer

A) The clinical scientist model. 
B) The scientist-practitioner model. 
C) The practitioner-scholar model. 
D) The scholar-scientist model. 
A) The clinical scientist model. 
B) The scientist-practitioner model. 
C) The practitioner-scholar model. 
D) The scholar-scientist model.

Question 8

One of the major challenges currently facing clinical psychology training programs is

Accepted Answer

A) ensuring that a sufficient number of students complete their program of study. 
B) keeping stride with the rapidly expanding field of program evaluation. 
C) keeping stride with rapid progress in the field of clinical neuroscience. 
D) preparing students to provide services for an increasingly diverse population. 
A) ensuring that a sufficient number of students complete their program of study. 
B) keeping stride with the rapidly expanding field of program evaluation. 
C) keeping stride with rapid progress in the field of clinical neuroscience. 
D) preparing students to provide services for an increasingly diverse population.

Question 9

The clinical internship completed by graduate students is completed

Accepted Answer

A) after receiving their Ph.D.and prior to licensure. 
B) after completing all coursework,but before receiving their Ph.D. 
C) on a part-time basis as the student completes coursework. 
D) whatever is most appropriate in the student's area of specialization. 
A) after receiving their Ph.D.and prior to licensure. 
B) after completing all coursework,but before receiving their Ph.D. 
C) on a part-time basis as the student completes coursework. 
D) whatever is most appropriate in the student's area of specialization.

Question 10

_______ prevention involves reducing overall disability from a mental disorder,_______ involves prevention of disorder before it starts,whereas _______ is designed to reduce the recurrence of a disorder that has already emerged.

Accepted Answer

A) primary; secondary; tertiary 
B) tertiary; secondary; primary 
C) secondary; tertiary; primary 
D) tertiary; primary; secondary 
A) primary; secondary; tertiary 
B) tertiary; secondary; primary 
C) secondary; tertiary; primary 
D) tertiary; primary; secondary

Question 11

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 12

The prevention of a disease or disorder before it actually occurs is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) elementary prevention. 
B) primary prevention. 
C) secondary prevention. 
D) tertiary preventions. 
A) elementary prevention. 
B) primary prevention. 
C) secondary prevention. 
D) tertiary preventions.

Question 13

CPA's ethical codes require clinical psychologists to continue to attend to practice-relevant research ____________ their professional career.

Accepted Answer

A) for the first 5 years of 
B) for a good portion of 
C) for all of 
D) None of the above; there are no specific guidelines 
A) for the first 5 years of 
B) for a good portion of 
C) for all of 
D) None of the above; there are no specific guidelines

Question 14

Canadian clinical psychologists most frequently provide

Accepted Answer

A) individual therapy. 
B) marital/couples therapy. 
C) therapy to children and adolescents. 
D) group therapy. 
A) individual therapy. 
B) marital/couples therapy. 
C) therapy to children and adolescents. 
D) group therapy.

Question 15

The Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists is intended to provide guidance for psychologists

Accepted Answer

A) engaged in the delivery of psychological services. 
B) engaged in research and teaching. 
C) who are licensed. 
D) in all their professional activities. 
A) engaged in the delivery of psychological services. 
B) engaged in research and teaching. 
C) who are licensed. 
D) in all their professional activities.

Question 16

Which of the following is a component of a program evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A) Examining if an agency's policy is congruent with its mission. 
B) Examining the scope of unmet health care needs in a population. 
C) Examining the extent to which the program objectives are met. 
D) Examining the personality characteristics of program participants. 
A) Examining if an agency's policy is congruent with its mission. 
B) Examining the scope of unmet health care needs in a population. 
C) Examining the extent to which the program objectives are met. 
D) Examining the personality characteristics of program participants.

In most Canadian clinical psychology programs graduate students obtain

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.

The Canadian Code of Ethics functions primarily as an)

The Mutual Recognition Agreement:

When no research evidence is available to guide action,it is recommended that clinical psychologists should

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

Which clinical training model emphasizes clinical skills and competencies as a research consumer rather than as a research producer)?

One of the major challenges currently facing clinical psychology training programs is

The clinical internship completed by graduate students is completed

___ prevention involves reducing overall disability from a mental disorder,_ involves prevention of disorder before it starts,whereas _____ is designed to reduce the recurrence of a disorder that has already emerged.

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

The prevention of a disease or disorder before it actually occurs is known as:

CPA's ethical codes require clinical psychologists to continue to attend to practice-relevant research ____________ their professional career.

Canadian clinical psychologists most frequently provide

The Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists is intended to provide guidance for psychologists

Which of the following is a component of a program evaluation?

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

In most Canadian clinical psychology programs graduate students obtain

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.

The Canadian Code of Ethics functions primarily as an)

The Mutual Recognition Agreement:

When no research evidence is available to guide action,it is recommended that clinical psychologists should

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

Which clinical training model emphasizes clinical skills and competencies as a research consumer rather than as a research producer)?

One of the major challenges currently facing clinical psychology training programs is

The clinical internship completed by graduate students is completed

_______ prevention involves reducing overall disability from a mental disorder,_______ involves prevention of disorder before it starts,whereas _______ is designed to reduce the recurrence of a disorder that has already emerged.

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

The prevention of a disease or disorder before it actually occurs is known as:

CPA's ethical codes require clinical psychologists to continue to attend to practice-relevant research ____________ their professional career.

Canadian clinical psychologists most frequently provide

The Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists is intended to provide guidance for psychologists

Which of the following is a component of a program evaluation?

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

___ prevention involves reducing overall disability from a mental disorder,_ involves prevention of disorder before it starts,whereas _____ is designed to reduce the recurrence of a disorder that has already emerged.