Question 1

The Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology is

Accepted Answer

A) a book authored by Richard McFall that details scientific standards for psychological research. 
B) a resource used by many graduate school applicants to learn about specific clinical psychology programs. 
C) an online portal for applying to clinical psychology graduate programs. 
D) an evaluation rubric used by graduate program admissions committees to evaluate applicants. 
A) a book authored by Richard McFall that details scientific standards for psychological research. 
B) a resource used by many graduate school applicants to learn about specific clinical psychology programs. 
C) an online portal for applying to clinical psychology graduate programs. 
D) an evaluation rubric used by graduate program admissions committees to evaluate applicants. B

Question 2

Name and briefly describe the differences between each of the three models of training currently in use by graduate programs in clinical psychology.

Accepted Answer

The scientist-practitioner model balances research and clinical practice.The practitioner-scholar model primarily emphasizes clinical practice.The clinical scientist model primarily emphasizes research.

Question 3

A growing emphasis in clinical psychology graduate training is specific _____,or outcome-based skills that a student must be able to demonstrate in areas such as assessment,research,and ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) benchmarks 
B) specialty tracks 
C) competencies 
D) training realms 
A) benchmarks 
B) specialty tracks 
C) competencies 
D) training realms C

Question 4

Social workers

Accepted Answer

A) typically earn a doctoral degree. 
B) undergo training that places heavy emphasis on research methods and psychological testing. 
C) emphasize the biological causes of mental illness. 
D) focus on the interaction between an individual and components of society. 
A) typically earn a doctoral degree. 
B) undergo training that places heavy emphasis on research methods and psychological testing. 
C) emphasize the biological causes of mental illness. 
D) focus on the interaction between an individual and components of society.

Question 5

Compared to clinical psychologists,professional counselors

Accepted Answer

A) earn a master's degree rather than a doctoral degree. 
B) place a higher emphasis on psychological testing. 
C) are more likely to conduct extensive research in their training programs. 
D) often specialized in career,school,or addiction counseling. 
A) earn a master's degree rather than a doctoral degree. 
B) place a higher emphasis on psychological testing. 
C) are more likely to conduct extensive research in their training programs. 
D) often specialized in career,school,or addiction counseling.

Question 6

What is the most common professional activity of clinical psychologists?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the most common professional activity...

Question 7

How do clinical psychologists differ from psychiatrists?

Accepted Answer

Unlike clinical psychologists,psychiatri

Question 8

School psychologists

Accepted Answer

A) are not qualified to conduct psychological testing. 
B) work with children in schools and the adults involved in students' lives. 
C) attend medical school and specialize in school psychology. 
D) are not allowed to provide counseling to their clients. 
A) are not qualified to conduct psychological testing. 
B) work with children in schools and the adults involved in students' lives. 
C) attend medical school and specialize in school psychology. 
D) are not allowed to provide counseling to their clients.

Question 9

The most common professional activity of clinical psychologists since at least the 1970s is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) diagnosis/assessment 
B) research/writing 
C) psychotherapy 
D) teaching 
A) diagnosis/assessment 
B) research/writing 
C) psychotherapy 
D) teaching

Question 10

The first person to use the term clinical psychology in print was _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Lightner Witmer 
B) Sigmund Freud 
C) Carl Rogers 
D) Richard McFall 
A) Lightner Witmer 
B) Sigmund Freud 
C) Carl Rogers 
D) Richard McFall

Question 11

Compared to PhD programs,PsyD programs tend to

Accepted Answer

A) place less emphasis on research-related aspects of training and more emphasis on clinically relevant aspects of training. 
B) accept and enroll a much smaller percentage and number of applicants. 
C) offer significantly more funding to enrolled students. 
D) graduate students in a longer time period (about 1.5 years longer) 
A) place less emphasis on research-related aspects of training and more emphasis on clinically relevant aspects of training. 
B) accept and enroll a much smaller percentage and number of applicants. 
C) offer significantly more funding to enrolled students. 
D) graduate students in a longer time period (about 1.5 years longer)

Question 12

Josephine is an undergraduate student who wants to increase her odds of getting into a clinical psychology graduate program.Based on recommendations provided in the textbook,which of the following is the best advice you could provide to Josephine?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid undergraduate courses in statistics and research methodology.These classes often lower an applicant's GPA. 
B) Get to know your professors.Build a positive,professional relationship with them so they can write meaningful,persuasive letters of recommendation for you. 
C) Limit yourself to one road to becoming a clinical psychologist.For example,once you have decided you want to earn a PhD from a scientist-practitioner program,do not consider other training options. 
D) Do not seek out clinically relevant experience while being an undergraduate.Graduate programs prefer to train "fresh" graduate students,not students who have already acquired some skills through part-time experiences. 
A) Avoid undergraduate courses in statistics and research methodology.These classes often lower an applicant's GPA. 
B) Get to know your professors.Build a positive,professional relationship with them so they can write meaningful,persuasive letters of recommendation for you. 
C) Limit yourself to one road to becoming a clinical psychologist.For example,once you have decided you want to earn a PhD from a scientist-practitioner program,do not consider other training options. 
D) Do not seek out clinically relevant experience while being an undergraduate.Graduate programs prefer to train "fresh" graduate students,not students who have already acquired some skills through part-time experiences.

Question 13

The term clinical psychology was first used in print in the year _____.

Accepted Answer

A) 1780 
B) 1894 
C) 1907 
D) 1952 
A) 1780 
B) 1894 
C) 1907 
D) 1952

Question 14

Richard McFall is most closely associated with the development of the _____ model of training.

Accepted Answer

A) scientist-practitioner 
B) clinical scientist 
C) therapist-educator 
D) practitioner-scholar 
A) scientist-practitioner 
B) clinical scientist 
C) therapist-educator 
D) practitioner-scholar

Question 15

Carrie is writing a personal statement to include with her application to a clinical psychology graduate program.Which of the following should she NOT include in her personal statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Discussion of her clinical psychology career aspirations 
B) Her research and clinical interests 
C) More detailed discussion of clinical or research experiences listed on her vita 
D) Overly personal or revealing information,such as a mental health diagnosis 
A) Discussion of her clinical psychology career aspirations 
B) Her research and clinical interests 
C) More detailed discussion of clinical or research experiences listed on her vita 
D) Overly personal or revealing information,such as a mental health diagnosis

Question 16

Once a clinical psychologist is licensed,many states require the accumulation of a specific number of _____ in order to renew the license.

Accepted Answer

A) post-graduate courses 
B) continuing education units 
C) seminar certificates 
D) state board phone conferences 
A) post-graduate courses 
B) continuing education units 
C) seminar certificates 
D) state board phone conferences

Question 17

_____ was the first person to operate a psychological clinic.

Accepted Answer

A) Richard McFall 
B) Abraham Maslow 
C) Alfred Adler 
D) Lightner Witmer 
A) Richard McFall 
B) Abraham Maslow 
C) Alfred Adler 
D) Lightner Witmer

Question 18

List three primary differences between PhD and PsyD programs.

Accepted Answer

Compared with PhD programs,PsyD programs

Question 19

After completing a predoctoral internship and receiving the PhD or PsyD,what additional steps are generally required to obtain licensure to practice independently?

Accepted Answer

Complete a postdoctoral intern

Question 20

The practitioner-scholar model of graduate training is also known as the _____ model.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The practitioner-scholar model of graduate training is...

The Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology is

Name and briefly describe the differences between each of the three models of training currently in use by graduate programs in clinical psychology.

A growing emphasis in clinical psychology graduate training is specific _____,or outcome-based skills that a student must be able to demonstrate in areas such as assessment,research,and ethics.

Social workers

Compared to clinical psychologists,professional counselors

What is the most common professional activity of clinical psychologists?

How do clinical psychologists differ from psychiatrists?

School psychologists

The most common professional activity of clinical psychologists since at least the 1970s is _____.

The first person to use the term clinical psychology in print was _____.

Compared to PhD programs,PsyD programs tend to

Josephine is an undergraduate student who wants to increase her odds of getting into a clinical psychology graduate program.Based on recommendations provided in the textbook,which of the following is the best advice you could provide to Josephine?

The term clinical psychology was first used in print in the year _____.

Richard McFall is most closely associated with the development of the _____ model of training.

Carrie is writing a personal statement to include with her application to a clinical psychology graduate program.Which of the following should she NOT include in her personal statement?

Once a clinical psychologist is licensed,many states require the accumulation of a specific number of _____ in order to renew the license.

_____ was the first person to operate a psychological clinic.

List three primary differences between PhD and PsyD programs.

After completing a predoctoral internship and receiving the PhD or PsyD,what additional steps are generally required to obtain licensure to practice independently?

The practitioner-scholar model of graduate training is also known as the _____ model.

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Current Controversies in Clinical Psychology

Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology

Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology

Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification Issues: DSM-5 and More

The Clinical Interview

Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment

Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment

General Issues in Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Behavior Therapy

Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Group and Family Therapy

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Health Psychology

Forensic Psychology

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Exam 1: Clinical Psychology: Definition and Training

The Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology is

Name and briefly describe the differences between each of the three models of training currently in use by graduate programs in clinical psychology.

A growing emphasis in clinical psychology graduate training is specific _____,or outcome-based skills that a student must be able to demonstrate in areas such as assessment,research,and ethics.

Social workers

Compared to clinical psychologists,professional counselors

What is the most common professional activity of clinical psychologists?

How do clinical psychologists differ from psychiatrists?

School psychologists

The most common professional activity of clinical psychologists since at least the 1970s is _____.

The first person to use the term clinical psychology in print was _____.

Compared to PhD programs,PsyD programs tend to

Josephine is an undergraduate student who wants to increase her odds of getting into a clinical psychology graduate program.Based on recommendations provided in the textbook,which of the following is the best advice you could provide to Josephine?

The term clinical psychology was first used in print in the year _____.

Richard McFall is most closely associated with the development of the _____ model of training.

Carrie is writing a personal statement to include with her application to a clinical psychology graduate program.Which of the following should she NOT include in her personal statement?

Once a clinical psychologist is licensed,many states require the accumulation of a specific number of _____ in order to renew the license.

_____ was the first person to operate a psychological clinic.

List three primary differences between PhD and PsyD programs.

After completing a predoctoral internship and receiving the PhD or PsyD,what additional steps are generally required to obtain licensure to practice independently?

The practitioner-scholar model of graduate training is also known as the _____ model.

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Current Controversies in Clinical Psychology

Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology

Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology

Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification Issues: DSM-5 and More

The Clinical Interview

Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment

Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment

General Issues in Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Behavior Therapy

Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Group and Family Therapy

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Health Psychology

Forensic Psychology

Filters