Clinical Psychology - Questions and Answers

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1. according to the definition of clinical psychology offered by the society of clinical psychology (division 12 of the American Psychological Association), clinical psychology focuses on the ______ aspect of human
A. All of the Above

2. Compared to other degrees in the mental health field, the doctoral degree in clinical psychology
C. equips one for a wider array of job opportunities


3. Which of the following clinical psychologists may currently prescribe medication to people under their care?
C. only clinical psychologist in some states

4. Dr. Green is a clinical psychologist. Her neighbor, Dr. Brown, is a psychiatrist. In which area below would we expect to find that Dr. Green has received more training than Dr.Brown?
D. All of the above

5. Dr Stevens feels competent seeing clients who are having difficulty adjusting to stressors in their lives but who generally function at a high level. If she was to determine that a client had schizophrenia or needed medication, she would refer another type of mental health professional. Dr Stevens is probably a
D. counseling psychologists

6. Dr. Young earned a doctoral degree in counseling psychology 5 years ago, and Dr. Experienced earned a doctoral degree in counseling psychology 25 years ago. Which of the following is most likely, considering recent trends in the field?
D. Dr. Young is less interested in traditionally clinical activities than Dr. Experienced

7. What trend has been observed over the years regarding the theoretical orientation of counseling psychologists?
D. Counseling psychologists have shifted from a predominantly humanistic orientation to a predominantly psychodynamic one

8. Which of the following is true?
C. It is more likely for clinical for a clinical program, as opposed to counseling program, to be housed in a psychology department

9. Which mental health profession below is most likely to emphasize social forces and external agents that may contribute to patients' difficulties?
B. clinical social work

10. Which of the following activities is typical of a school psychologists?
D. All of the above