Posted: October 31st, 2023

Private practitioners earn

Multiple
Choice Questions(Enter your answers on the enclosed
answer sheet)
1. Private practitioners earn
a.
considerably more than their colleagues in academia.
b.
considerably less than their colleagues in academia.
c.
about the same amount as their colleagues in academia.
d.
about the same amount as their colleagues in academia when
salaries are
adjusted for the nine
month academic year.
2. According to the text, the imbalance in the diversity of
clinical psychologists
a.
has changed dramatically in recent years.
b.
has never been a significant issue.
c.
must be addressed by quota systems in educational programs.
d.
should begin to moderate as minority candidates work their
way through the
training"pipeline."
3."Evidence-Based Practices" are
a.
interventions based on the best research currently
available.
b.
yet to be developed,however research is being planned.
c.
theoretically possible,but not currently in use.
d.
clinics whose programs are aimed at developing empirically
supported treat-
ments.
4.
Some groups that have been quick to create lists of
evidence-based psycho-
toglcaI interventions are
a.
insurance companies.
b.
specific groups within the APA.
c.
colleges,universities and other educational institutions.
d.
drug companies.
5.
The training program style thatis often referred to as the
scientist-practioner
model is called the
a.
Boulder model.
b.
Vail model.
c.
Aspen model.
d.
Denver model.
6.
One of the most striking aspects about training programs
for clinical psychologists is
a. how similar they are to each other.
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2b.
how they all rely on the university setting.
c.
the considerable variation that exists across training approaches ..
d.
how they allvalue research equally.
7.
The theorist who emphasized the quality of the
client-therapist relationship
and considered it to be based on empathic listening was
a.
CarlRogers.
b.
Sigmund Freud.
c.
Alfred Binet.
d.
James Cattell.
8. The Behavioral approach led to
a.
treatments for sexual disorders, substance abuse,and anxiety in the
1920's
and 1930's.
b.
the development of experimental neuroses.
c.
a move away from evaluating treatment effectiveness.
d.
a belief that psychological problems were biological rather
than learned.
9.
The approach to treatment that emphasizes personal
constructs as important
determinants of human behavior is
a.
behavior therapy.
b.
Gestalt therapy.
c.
cognitive therapy.
d.
psychodynamic
therapy.
10. As behavioral
therapists accepted theimportance of human cognitive pro-
cessesin determining behavior and
reactions
a.
behavioral and cognitive therapies became much more distinct.
b.
the traditional differences between the two approaches
evaporated and were
replaced by new,stronger
theoretical differences.
c.
cognitive and behavioral therapies began to merge and become an
integrated
approach.d.
none of the above,most behavior therapists still do not acknowledge
theim-
portance
of cognitions.
11.The development of group therapies was facilitated by
a.
a shortage of mental health personnel around the time of
WWII.
b.
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c.
the fact that only a few orientations developed group
approaches.
d.
theirlimitationto inpatient populations
12. Approaches to marital therapy were developed by
therapists with which orientation?
a.
humanistic
b.
behaviorist
c.
cognitive-behaviorist
d.
all of the above
13. Research on the biological influences on clinical psychology
a.
has had only a very minorimpact on clinical practice.
b.
hasprovidedclinicians greater understanding of the foundations of behavioral
and mental
processes.
c.
has led to greater support for behaviorist approaches.
d.
has fostered another split between psychiatry and psychology.
14. This type ofvalidity is measured by
evaluating how well an assessment forecasts events.
a.
Content
b.
Concurrent
c.
Predictive
d.
Construct
15. Whenit comes to clinicaljudgment,clinicians have a tendency to
a.
overestimate the validity ofclinical intuition.
b.
overestimate the utility ofstatistical prediction.
c.
rely mostly on new constructs and measures to inform their
decisions.
d.
be aware of the distortions and false beliefs that plague
intuitive reasoning.
16.The usefulness of computer assessment
a.
has been well established through many empirical studies.
b.
has remained controversial.
c.
liesin its avoidance of most significant ethical issues.
d.
is relatedtoits exclusion of the clinician from the diagnostic process.
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417.The breadth of an
assessment device is referred to as its _________________ ;
the
depth of an assessment device is
called its __________________ _
a.
fidelity;bandwidth
b.
bandwidth;fidelity
c.
reliability;criterion validity.
d.
construct validity; test-retest reliability.
18. Which of the following
clinicians would be likely to consider
traditional assessment procedures dehumanizing and harmful to the quality of
the client-clinician relationship?
a.
Harold,a clinician trained by Carl Rogers.
b.
Jamil,a psychodynamically oriented therapist.
c.
Harriette,a clinician who utilizes Beck's theories and protocols.
d.
none of the above
19. The most important aspect to an assessment report is
that
a.
it be as thorough and complete as possible, regardless of
how long it be
comes.
b.
it contain very detailed data and scores so others can understand
all bases for
the conclusions.
c.
it conveys an adequate amount of information in language
that is accessible
to the consumers of the report.
d.
itconveys clearly the theoretical orientation of the
clinician, especially in the
conclusions and
recommendations.
20. Which of the following
is a type of behavioral observation that is also the cornerstone for many
group, psychodynamic,and humanistic treatments?
a.
thought sampling
b.
contrived observation
c.
role-playing
d.
self -mon itori ng
21. An often-used
technique for demonstrating the problems with eye-witness ac-
countsis having an
accomplice enter a classroom,pretend to shoot the pro-
fessor,then leave. The class
members are then asked to describe the "gun
man."
Thisis an example of
a.
a virtualreality assessment.
b.
a staged naturalistic event.
c.
an unethicalobservational tool.
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22.Physiological measures
a.
have been used less frequently since the advent of virtual
reality assessments.
b.
have been demonstrated to be useful in only a few
instances.
c.
are mainly used by individuals involved in law enforcement.
d.
are being used more often as clinicians become involved in
treatment of dis-
orders with clear physiological components.
23. Virtual reality assessments
a.
engage clients in the process, but do not carryover to
real-world situations.
b.
have notbeen developed to the point where they are helpful, but progress is
being made.
c.
may be better predictors of performance, in some cases, than
reality-based
tests.
d.
havereplaced role-playing assessments in most cases.
24.Behavioral Avoidance Tests (BAT's)
a.
are new procedures for inducing experimental neuroses.
b.
are often used to assess overt anxiety.
c.
have been demonstrated to be less useful that BehavioralApproach Tests.
d.
were developed in the early 1900's,but are rarely used
today.
25. Which of the
following accurately describes the relationship between task
complexity and interrater reliability?
a.
As task complexity goes up,interrater reliability increases.
b.
As task complexity decreases, interrater reliability
increases.
c.
As task complexity decreases, interrater reliability
decreases.
d.
There is no predictable relationship between task complexity
andinterrater
reliability.
26. Values, interest and attitude
assessment instruments remain in wide use,
largely because
a.
they have an exceptionally high reliability and validity.
b.
they can be administered,scored and interpreted by almost anyone.
c.
they can be used to stimulate personal and career exploration.
d.
all of the above
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27. The pattern of behavioral and
psychological characteristics by which a person
can be compared with
other peopleis
a definition of
a.
intelligence.
b.
aptitudes.
c.
personality.
d.
values.
28. The two major types of personal ity tests are:
a.
self-report and observational.
b.
objective and projective.
c.
intrapsychic and theory-driven.
d.
empirical and analytical.
29.According to Walsh and Betz
(2001), the is
the most useful psycho-
logical test available for assessing the degree and nature of
emotional upset.
a.
Rorschach
b.
MMPI-2
c.
WAISIII
d.
Beck Depression Inventory (B DI)
30. The hypothesis that
states that anindividual's personality will
influence how
he or she responds to ambiguous stimuli is called
a.
the projective hypothesis.
b.
the triarchic theory.
c.
the psychodynamic theory of response.
d.
the"big five"trait hypothesis.
31. Trainingin the administration
of which test was recently excluded from the
curriculum recommendation for clinical
training by the APA?
a.
WAIS-III.
b.
MMPI-2
c.
Rorschach
d. Thematic Apperception Test
32. The extent to which
tests can be used to specify treatment approaches or
measure treatment outcomes is referred to as
a.
treatment or clinical utility.
b.
externalor criterion validity.
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clinical efficacy.
d.
psychotherapy/assessmentintegration
33.The atmosphere of the clin ical setti ng shou Id reflect
a.
the needs of the client.
b.
a safe and collaborative stance.
c.
a sense of support for the client's work.
d.
allof the above
34.A common technique for developing insightis
a.
encouragingcatharsis.
b.
direct confrontation of the client's weaknesses.
c.
interpretation of a client's behavior to foster an understanding of
errors of the
past.
d.
administering self-report measurements often over the course of
treatment.35.Catharsis,or the release of pent-up emotions in a safe environment,
a.
is never appropriate in an outpatient therapeutic setting.
b.
should be discouraged by the therapist.
c.
is likely to make the client more frightened of certain emotions.
d.
can help boost the client's emotional strength if encouraged and
supported
appropriately.
36. The placebo effect,where positive expectations
lead to an improvement in a
client's situation,
a.
should be evidence that psychotherapyinterventions really
isn't all that ben-
eficial.
b.
are unique to psychotherapy, and should be capitalized
upon.
c.
highlights the role that faith,hope and expectation
for change contribute to
therapeutic change.
d.
cannot be manipulated,so they are not important to the therapeutic
alliance.
37.
Itisimportant for a clients to experience some small successes
early in the
treatment process because
a.
evensmall changes help reinforce their confidence in their
ability to change.
b.
thenclientscan believe that the therapist is all-powerfuland therefore will
stick with therapy.
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c.
if the successes are too large in the beginning, clients
might get discouraged
if things slow down later in the process.
d.
all of the above
38. Which of the
following is not one of the "four horsemen" of professional ethics?
a.
confidentiality
b.
competency
c.
conflict of interest
d.
cari ng coherence
39. Which of the
following would be a likely goal a person-centered therapist
would set for his or her client?
a.
improving interpersonal communication
b.
increased satisfaction with work and play
c.
the ability to love unconditionally
d.
none of the above, person-centered therapists don't set
goals for their clients
40. When an empathic
therapist tries to understand what it would be like to be
his client, Rogers would say he is using a/an
a.
internal frame of reference.
b.
external frame of reference.
c.
empathic congruence.
d.
reflective stance.
41.The person-centered therapist's primary responsibility is
to
a.
encourage the client to explore positive directions for
growth.
b.
provide an atmosphere in which the client is comfortable
exploring thoughts
and feelings.c.
truly like the client.
d.
plan homework assignments that will encourage growth
activities between
sessions.
42. Congruence in person-centered therapy means
a.
that the therapist must say whatever is on her mind.
b.
that the therapist must maintain a professional facade so
as not in influence
the client's understanding of his own feelings.
c.
the therapist is genuine and reacts honestly to what the
client says.
d.
"going with the gut" in reacting to the material
the client brings up.
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43. A primary goal of Gestalt therapy is to
a.
help clients become aware of genuine feelings they have
disowned.
b.
recognize thefeelings and values that they have borrowed from
other people.
c.
both a and b.
d.
neither a nor b.
44.A Gestalt therapist
is likely to be __________________________________________ and
_______________ _
that a person-centered therapist.
a.
more directive; less confrontative
b.
less confrontative;less directive
c.
more directive; more confrontative
d.
more empathic;less concerned about avoidance
45. Which ofthe following
techniques are likely to be included in rational-emo-
tive behavior therapy?
a.
role-playing
b.
sensory-awareness exercises
c.
desensitization
d.
all of the above
46.
Assessment in cognitive therapy differs from assessment in
behavior therapy
in that
a.
cognitive therapists are more likely to measure behaviors
throughout the
course of treatment.
b.
cognitive therapists are more interested in factors
surrounding the client's
automatic thought distortions.
c.
it is much less complete.
d.
cognitive therapists believe that everyone is capable of benefiting from treat-
ment so they pay little attention to client factors that relate to the ability to
engagein
the
necessary attitude.
47. The process whereby a
therapist and client engage in active examination of
the client's cognitive distortions is
called
a.
collaborative empiricism.
b.
systematic desensitization.
c.
psychoeducation.
d.
a therapeutic alliance.
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48. Itis especially
important for cognitive therapists to educate and "socialize"
their clients into treatment
because
a.
these clients are usually less prepared for the therapeutic
process.
b.
the techniques are so complicated that it takes a great
deal of time to learn
them.
c.
the therapist may seem accusatory or unsupportive as he or she
engages the
clientin various therapeutic
interventions.
d.
they must be sure to not bring up unconscious material.
49. The techniquein which clients are
asked a series of questions aimed at ex-
posing their distorted beliefs and assumptions is called
a.
multiphasic questioning.
b.
Socratic questioning.
c.
clarification questioning.
d.
Ellis' rational-emotive questioning.
50. Individuals tend to pay
much more attention
to information that supports
their beliefs than
that which refutesit.This is called the
a.
collaborative bias.
b.
confirmation bias.
c.
tendency to catastrophize.
d.
none of the above
51. Which of the following would NOT be
considered an integrative technique or
Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM)
approach?
a.
use of over-the-counter herbs and food supplements
b.
chiropractic and massage therapy
c.
hypnosis
d.
applied kinesiology and biofeedback
52. Many CAM therapies remain unevaluated,
a.
but others have been determined to be unhelpful,and even possibly harmful.
b.
but those such as"rebirthing" and"reparenting"
therapy have been deemed
quite helpful.
c.
so they are never used by competent clinicians.
d.
but even empirically-oriented psychotherapists embrace them and
readily
integrate theminto
their practices.
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53. Research indicates that spirituality
a.
should not be addressed in clinical psychology, since most
clinicians are not
theologians and thereis no reason be believe it is important.
b.
is not a relevant issue for most clients, and rarely comes
up in therapy.
c.
regularly emerges as a resilience or protective factor or
asset in the risk and
resilience literature.
d.
is not related to quality of lifeissues,stress reduction or increased well-be-
ing.
54. Mindfulness
a.
is described as"intentionally bringing one's attention to the internal and
external
b.
has beenintegrated into cognitive-behavioral approaches.
c.
appears to be a promising approach for some types of clients with
certain
types of problems.
d.
allof the above
55.Research on using the Internet for psychotherapy indicates
that
a.
the Internet can be quite effectivein delivering certain treatments.
b.
there is strong evidence that Internet interventions add
advantages to clinic-
administered
treatments,
especially
for severe disorders such as
schizophre-
nia.
c.
Internetinterventions are clearly better than clinic-administered
treatments,
especiallyfor children.
d.
clinicians are opposed to the process because they are rarelyinvolvedin the
treatment.56.According to thetext, internetinterventions
a.
have been determined to be too great an ethical risk to continue.b.
will soon replace face-to-face interventions because of
their cost-effective-
ness.
c.
will likely continue to grow, in spite of concerns about their
ethical applica-
tion.
d.
have been deemed to not be useful and their use is being
discontinued.57. Which of the followingis NOT one of the
models of psychotherapy integration
describedin the chapter?
a.
theoreticalintegration
b.
common factors
c.
internetintegration
d.
technicalintegration
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1258. Which is NOT on of the criteria of the Task Force
classifications?
a.
Well-established/ efficacious and specific
b.
Promising
c.
Not efficacious/diluted results
d.
Probably efficacious/ possibly efficacious
59. Which of the
following statements about clinicians' use of outcome research
findings in their practices is true?
a.
Most clinicians are fully aware of research findings and
wholeheartedly em-
brace them in their practices.
b.
Most clinicians are not especially well-informed about
these findings.
c.
Clinicians tend to overestimate the valuable of
evidence-based practices when
they become aware of them.
d.
Clinicians tend to underestimate their own skills and
techniques once they
become aware of research findings.
60. Which of the
following is NOT a therapist characteristic associated with de-
monstrable effectiveness?
a.
strong therapeutic alliance
b.
strict adherence to a theoretical approach
c.
higher levels of empathy
d.
strong goal consensus and collaboration with the client
6l.Which of the following therapist factors
probably increase effectiveness?
a.
positive regard towards the client
b.
appropriate self-disclosure
c.
high quality of relational interpretations
d.
all of the above
62. Research on the therapeutic alliance indicates that
a.
a better therapeutic alliance is associated with better
treatment outcomes.
b.
there may be an effect between therapeutic alliance and
treatment outcomes.
c.
there is no demonstrable relationship between therapeutic
alliance and treat-
ment outcomes.
d.
there are only a few studies that have addressed this issue
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therapy members are achieved when
a.
group members clearly understand how the group is being run
and what is
expected of them.
b.
the group is cohesive and provides accurate feedback to members.
c.
the group encourages interpersonal learning and supportive
interactions.
d.
allof the above
64.AOHO
a.
is one of the most common childhood disorders.
b.
affects more girls than boys.
c.
usually appears after the third grade when school work becomes
more de-
manding.
d.
is almost always outgrownin adulthood.
65.Conduct disorder (CD)
a.
is more severe thanOppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).
b.
is often preceded by ODD.
c.
isreferred to in the OSM as a disruptive behavior disorder.
d.
all of the above
66.Prevalence of ODDinchildren range from _______________ _
a.
2to 10
b.
4to12
c.
4to 16
d.
2to 16
67.Major depressive disorder
a.
is almost never seenin childrenor adolescents.
b.
is morecommonin male adolescents than female adolescents.
c.
may present different symptom patterns based on the child's developmental
stage.
d.
havereplaced role-playing assessments in most cases.
68. The OSM-IV Anxiety disorders include all of the following
except:
a.
separation anxiety disorder.
b.
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
c.
post traumatic stress disorder.
d.
test anxiety disorder.
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1469.Autisticdisorders arecharacterized by difficulties in
a.
language development.
b.
social functioning.
c.
both a and b
d.
neither a nor b
70. Phantompain
a.
is easily treatable through cognitive-behavioral
interventions.
b.
refers to pain thatcomes and goes mysteriously.
c.
isdifficultto treat because its origins and processes are unknown,
d.
is nolonger considered an area for health psychologists to concern
themselves with.
7l.Anticipatory nausea
a.
is an example of a classically conditioned response.
b.
can cause patients to forego treatments that could be
lifesaving.c.
is poorly controlled by standard anti-nausea medications.
d.
all of the above.
72.
Several types of psychotherapeutic interventions have been studied fortreati ng the
depression that often accompan ies H IV/AI OS diagnosis.
Which ones were found to
be the most helpful?
a.
behavioral
and cognitive-behavioral
b.
behavioral and interpersonal therapies
c.
interpersonal therapy and supportive therapy and
antidepressant medi-
cation
d.
behavior therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy plus
antidepressant
medication
73.The transtheoretical model in health psychology
a.
addresses cognitive factorsinvolvedin people's decision to change
health-related behaviors.
b.
assesses a client's readiness and ability to inhibit
certain behaviors.
c.
assesses a client's ability to perform certain behaviors.
d.
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74.
Recommending that a depressed client increase his or her
activity leveland
get regular exercise is an example of
a.
animproper use oftherapeutic resources.
b.
an evidence-basedintervention that falls outside the traditionally defined
rolesof
the
psychotherapist.
c.
anold-fashioned approach thatis not longer considered valid.
d.
anintervention thatis based in folk-wisdom.
75.
The theory that describes several perceptual sets patients
maintain that af-
fect treatment compliance or adherence is called
a.
the health belief model.
b.
the healthcompliance model.
c.
the generaladaptationmodel.
d.
a contingency contract.
76. An emotionalconcomitant to left hemisphere brain damage
is often
a.
frustration.
b.
euphoria.
c.
schizophrenia.
d.
depression.
77. Among the negative
symptoms of schizophrenia,
consistent with damage to
the prefrontal
cortex,are
a.
nastiness and bitterness.
b.
many behaviors than cannot be seen, only inferred.
c.
lack of energy and spontaneity.
d.
symptoms that go away over time without treatment.
78.
Research on learning disabilitiesindicates that many language-based disabili-
ties
a.
are related to dysfunctions in the left-hemisphere.
b.
correlate with microstructural variations in certain
left-hemisphere pathways.
c.
may be related to differing structuresin the
left-hemisphere.
d.
all of the above
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79. Ectopias are
a.
the outer layers of brain regions.
b.
tests for learning disabilities.
c.
misplaced brain cells .:
d.
implicated in schizophrenia.
80. A child who scores
very high on the verbal subscales of the WISC-IV but dis-
plays poor spatial abilities and visual motor skills may be diagnosed as havinga.
depression.
b.
schizophrenia.
c.
a nonverbal learning disability.
d.
dyslexia.
8l.Because the symptoms
can be subtle, a child with nonverbal learning dis-
abi lities may be labeled
a.
as having emotional problems.
b.
as being behaviorally disturbed.
c.
uncooperative.
d.
all of the above
82. Which of the following
developments has led to an increasing need for good
neuropsychologists?
a.
the development and refinement of neuroimaging techniques.
b.
the increased understanding of the neurological correlates
of many disorders.
c.
medical advances that enable individuals to live long after
strokes and other
brain trauma and therefore to need rehabilitation.
d.
all of the above
83. Criminal profiling remains somewhat controversial
because
a.
the research is gathered from prisoners, and therefore is
not reliable.
b.
they are racially biased.
c.
inaccurate profiles are quite common.
d.
none of the above
84. Under which of the
following cases might a "parental fitness" evaluation be
requested to determine if the parental relationship should be terminated?
a. A child has been found to be obese.
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b.
Parents have had a hard time staying employed and the child
comes to school
dirty.
c.
Parents remain addicted to drugs and have left the child alone
for extended
periods of time,even
after attempts have been made to address this issue.
d.
A parent fails to make timely child support payments.
85.The legal definitionof parenting fitness
a.
is determined on a case by case basis by expert testimony.
b.
is determined by each state.
c.
is consistent across states.
d.
can be found in the DSMIV-TR.
86. Whatis a reasoncustody mediation might be undertaken?
a.
Protracted custody battles can leave families emotionally
and financially chal-
lenged.
b.
Mediation helps the parties emotionally accept the situation.
c.
Mediation can help settle disputes and help establish a
stable co-parenting
relationship.
d.
all of the above
87.
What relatively new role for clinicians has emerged as more
couples seek and
obtain joint custody of children after divorces?
a.
parenting coordinator
b.
parenti ngcaseworkerc.
family therapist
d.
none of the above,there is little role for clinicians once the
divorce is final.
88.Federal Rule of Evidence 702 concerns
a.
the reliability of scientific expert testimony.
b.
the applicabilityof the testimony to the facts of the case.
c.
the qualifications of the expert whois testifying.
d.
all of the above
89. What term did the
medical profession use to attempt to block psychologists'
reimbursement
for psychological services?
a. psychoanalysis
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b.
psychotherapy
c.
medical psychotherapy
d.
psychopharmacology
90.The"medical offset"refers to
a.
a tendency for medical professionals to avoid referring patients
for psychologi-
cal services.
b.
medical costs being lower for individuals who receive
mental health services.
c.
the higher costsinvolved to insurers who cover mental health
treatment.d.
all of the above
91.Managed care
a.
has embraced and fostered relationships with psychologists.b.
has always acknowledged the "medical offset."
c.
has had a major impact on psychological practice.
d.
supports fee-for-service health care.
92.One of the complaints
psychologists often have about utilization review is that
a.
individuals without credentials may be making treatment
decisions.
b.
client confidentiality is threatened by the information
sought by the insurance
companies.
c.
cl ients may not be receivi ng adeq uate treatment in the
interest of cost -con-
tainment.
d.
all of the above
93. A factor that may be
supporting change in some managed care philosophies
is
a.
fewer psychologists willing to work under utilization
review.
b.
theincreasing number of therapies that have been strongly
supported byem-
pirical evidence as being effective.
c.
the rise in the self-help movement.
d.
all of the above
94. When it comes to gaining prescription privileges
a.
psychologists are remarkably united in their support.
b.
there is a great deal of controversy within the field of
psychology.
c.
the medical profession is eager to welcome psychologists
aboard.
d.
it is inevitable that psychologists will all be required to
train and apply for
them soon.
18.jpg">Clinical Psychology95. A reasonthat GRE scores areimportant to admission committees is that
a.
ithas predictive validity for success in graduate school.
b.
it represents data that can directly be compared across
candidates.
c.
itis considered a valid indicator of a student's potential for
success.
d.
all of the above
96. The GRE scores
a.
maynot be as validin predicting the success of minority or
disadvantaged
students.
b.
are required for all graduate-level programsin clinicalpsychology.
c.
areroutinelyreported by all graduate programs so good data is available
on
the average scores forstudents accepted into graduate programs.
d.
tend to be higher for PsyO program applicants than for PhO
program appli-
cants.
97.
While overallGPA is important to admission committees,some committees
wiIIfocus on the
a.
grades a student attained in psychology courses.
b.
patterns of grades as a student progressed through college.
c.
grades a student attained in statistics or research design
courses.
d.
all of the above
98. Inseeking letters ofrecommendation, it is helpful for a student to ask
a.
senators,governors,or religious leaders.
b.
familyfriends who workin the field.
c.
professors who have had the student in a class.
d.
professors who are familiar with the student's research and
leadership skills.
99. By organizing application materials before giving them to theindividual who
is going to writeletters of reference,a student
a.
might come across as somewhat compulsive.
b.
can minimize errors that might occur.
c.
could aggravate the person doing the recommending.
d.
allof the above
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Clinical Psychology
20100. A personal statement should help
the admissions committee understand
that the applicant is
a.
intellectually curious and highly motivated.
b.
hard-working and conscientious.
c.
interested in specific areas of research.
d.
all of the above

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