, Chapter 1
The Evolution Of Clinical Psychology
Multiple Choice Questions
1. 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.
a. 3 .
b. 10.
c. 25.
d. 50.
Answer: B Page: 2
2. In 2014, A Health Survey Of Active Canadian Military Personnel Found That
Reported A Mental Disorder In The Previous Year.
a. 3.6%
b. 10%
c. 16.5
d. 45.5%
Answer: C Page: 2
3. The Cost Of Mental Illness To Canadian Society Is Estimated At Dollars.
a. $57 Million
b. $121 Million
c. $1.5 Billion
d. $63 Billion
Answer: D Page 2
4. In 2006, The London School Of Economics Released The Depression Report,
Which Translated Epidemiological Data Into Economic Terms, And Found That:
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.
Answer: D Page: 2
5. Systematic Literature Reviews Conducted By The UK National Institute For Health
, And Care Excellence (NICE) Find That Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments
Are
a. No More Effective Than Placebo Treatment For Anxiety And Depression.
b. At Least As Effective As Medication For Anxiety And Depression.
c. More costly than disability payments caused by illness
d. Effective For Less Than 15% Of People With Anxiety Or
Depression. Answer: B Page: 3
6. 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.
a. Only A Small Percentage
b. A Large Percentage
c. Approximately Half
d. The Majority Of
Individuals Answer: A Page:
2
7. Data From The World Health Organization (2004) Indicate That Most Mental Disorders
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.
Answer: B Page: 3
8. A Large-Scale Study (Mokdad, Marks, Stroup, & Gerberding, 2004) Demonstrated
That Many Of The Leading Causes Of Mortality In The United States Are Related
To
a. Chronic Physical Health Issues That Have Been Resistant To Treatment.
b. Violence And Crime.
c. Treatable Or Preventable Factors, Such As Diet, Exercise, Tobacco Use, And
Alcohol.
d. Motor Vehicle
Accidents. Answer: C
Page: 3
9. The Mental Health Commission Of Canada (MHCC) Is Designed To
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).
Answer: D Page: 4
10. The Nature And Definition Of Clinical Psychology Has Expanded And Evolved Over
The Decades From An Initial Primary Focus On Assessment, Evaluation, And
Diagnosis To Now Include:
a. A Primary Focus To Help Those With Mental Disorders Or Distress.
b. A Branch Of Psychology That Emphasizes Assessment Over Research.
c. A Focus On The Individual Rather Than On The Group.
d. Intervention And Prevention Services For Individuals, Couples, And
Families.. Answer: D Page 5
11. One Of The Criticisms Levelled At A Science-Based Approach To Clinical Psychology
Is That
a. It Discounts An Individual Psychologist’s Experience And
Intuitionclinical Psychology Is Best Conceptualized As A Healing Art.
b. Drawing Similarities Across Various Groups Of Human Experiences Is A
Valuable Tool For Therapy.
c. Research Covers So Many Human Problems Confronted By Clinicians
That It Is Cumbersome To Select The Appropriate Treatment.
Answer: A Page: 7
12. Evidence-Based Practice Refers To The Practitioner Only Offering Services That:
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.
Answer: D Page: 7
13. Compared To Counselling Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists Have More Training In
The Treatment Of
a. Patients With More Severe Psychopathology.
b. A Diverse Clientele.
c. Difficulties Related To Developmental Transitions.
d. Interpersonal
Problems. Answer: A Page: 8
14. Traditional Distinctions Between Clinical And Counselling Psychologists Are Currently