PSYC 365 questions with correct answers
Define Clinical Psychology Correct Answer-application of
psychological knowledge to alleviate distress and promote well-being
list range of activities Correct Answer-assessment, diagnosis,
consultation, treatment, program evaluation, administration, research,
teaching
a practice model that involves the synthesis of information drawn from
research and systematically collected data on the patient in question, the
clinician's professional experience, and the patient's preferences when
considering health care options Correct Answer-evidence-based practice
what are some problems with evidence-based practice in psychology?
Correct Answer-group-based data not applicable to individuals and
clients cannot wait for the best research
how to assess mental health disorders: Correct Answer-data from
multiple sources/methods, should use measures that have scientific
support, assessment should drive treatment/recommendations
development of various theoretical orientations (in order) Correct
Answer-psychoanalysis, behaviorism, humanistic
what is the objective of research in clinical psychology? Correct
Answer-to produce knowledge that can be used to guide the
development and application of psychological services
, ethics (in order of importance) Correct Answer-respect for the dignity of
persons, responsible caring, integrity in relationships, responsibility to
society
therapy should be: Correct Answer-time limited and goal directed
person associated with the idea of core conditions that are necessary for
change in therapy Correct Answer-Carl Rogers
3 core conditions of effective counseling: Correct Answer-unconditional
positive regard, congruence, and accurate empathy
in what period did the scientific method start to become implemented
and developed as well as therapy starting to emerge? Correct Answer-
enlightenment period
what was the first major activity in clinical psychology? Correct
Answer-assessment
most mental disorders are ___ or ___ Correct Answer-overlooked or
misdiagnosed
what are the major contributors to disability (6) Correct Answer-poor
diet, tobacco smoking, high body mass index, high blood pressure, high
fasting plasma glucose levels and low physical activity
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