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1
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What does clinical psychology primarily focus on?

A) The study of animals
B) The assessment and treatment of mental illness, abnormal behavior, and psychiatric disorders
C) The development of artificial intelligence
D) The study of brain anatomy

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B

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Clinical psychology integrates which of the following areas?

A) Science, theory, and practice
B) Biology, chemistry, and physics
C) Education, law, and governance
D) Arts, music, and literature

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Answer: A

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What is one of the primary goals of clinical psychology?

A) To promote human adaptation, adjustment, and personal development
B) To eliminate the need for mental health professionals
C) To increase physical strength
D) To study historical mental illnesses

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Answer: A

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In which settings are clinical psychologists commonly found?

A) Factories and construction sites
B) Hospitals and mental health clinics
C) Retail stores and shopping malls
D) Sports arenas and gyms

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Answer: B

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What is an eclectic approach in clinical psychology?

A) Using a single treatment method for all clients
B) Ignoring theoretical perspectives
C) Combining different methods to create tailored treatment plans
D) Refusing to use evidence-based practices

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Answer: C

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What aspects of human functioning does clinical psychology address?

A) Intellectual, emotional, biological, psychological, social, and behavioral
B) Historical, philosophical, and economic
C) Physical, athletic, and artistic
D) None of the above

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Answer: A

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Sigmund Freud contributed to clinical psychology by developing:

A) Behavior therapy
B) Talk therapy
C) Humanistic approaches
D) Cognitive behavioral techniques

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Answer: B

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Who introduced the term “clinical psychology”?

A) Wilhelm Wundt
B) Sigmund Freud
C) Lightner Witmer
D) Carl Rogers

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Answer: C

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What did Lightner Witmer establish in 1896?

A) The American Psychological Association
B) The first psychological clinic
C) The Boulder Model
D) A theory on intelligence testing

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Answer: B

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By what year were 26 psychological clinics established in the U.S.?

A) 1900
B) 1914
C) 1920
D) 1945

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Answer: B

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The American Association of Clinical Psychology was established in what year?

A) 1914
B) 1917
C) 1920
D) 1940

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Answer: B

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During which war did clinical psychologists treat “shell shock,” now known as PTSD?

A) World War I
B) World War II
C) Vietnam War
D) Korean War

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Answer: B

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The Boulder Model is also known as:

A) The practitioner-scholar model
B) The scientist-practitioner model
C) The medical model
D) The ecological model

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Answer: B

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What degree is associated with the practitioner-scholar (Vail) model?

A) Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
B) Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
C) Master’s in Counseling Psychology
D) Bachelor’s in Psychology

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Answer: B

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Clinical psychology gained recognition during World War I due to its role in:

A) Recruitment of soldiers
B) Psychological assessments
C) Medical surgeries
D) Physical therapy

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Answer: B

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What is the focus of the humanistic perspective in clinical psychology?

A) Observing animal behavior
B) Promoting self-actualization and personal growth
C) Analyzing childhood memories
D) Using medication to treat disorders

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Answer: B

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What theoretical perspective emphasizes unconscious processes?

A) Cognitive behavioral
B) Psychodynamic
C) Humanistic
D) Biological

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Answer: B

18
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What is the role of a psychiatrist in mental health care?

A) Performing surgeries
B) Prescribing medication and diagnosing disorders
C) Conducting only research
D) Designing educational curricula

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Answer: B

19
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What is the educational background required for a clinical social worker?

A) A 4-year doctorate
B) A 2-year master’s degree
C) A bachelor’s degree
D) A nursing degree

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Answer: B

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What do school psychologists focus on?

A) Career development for adults
B) Intellectual, social, and emotional growth of school-age children
C) Administering medication in schools
D) Teaching physical education

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Answer: B

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Rehabilitation psychologists work primarily with:

A) Individuals recovering from physical or cognitive disabilities
B) Children with learning disabilities
C) Military personnel
D) Athletes recovering from injuries

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Answer: A

22
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Which professional spends the most time fostering a therapeutic hospital environment?

A) Clinical psychologists
B) Paraprofessionals
C) Psychiatric nurses
D) School counselors

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Answer: C

23
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What type of work do paraprofessionals typically perform?

A) Administrative roles
B) Assisting mental health professionals, e.g., in crisis hotline services
C) Diagnosing psychiatric disorders
D) Prescribing medication

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Answer: B

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The cognitive behavioral perspective focuses on:

A) Emotional growth
B) Modifying distorted thinking and behavior patterns
C) Exploring unconscious desires
D) Social justice advocacy

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Answer: B

25
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What is the primary focus of counseling psychologists?

A) Treating severe psychiatric disorders
B) Helping moderately maladjusted individuals and providing career counseling
C) Prescribing medication
D) Administering neuropsychological tests

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Answer: B

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Which of the following is true about the scientist-practitioner model?

A) It prioritizes clinical practice over research.
B) It balances scientific research and practical application.
C) It avoids theoretical frameworks.
D) It only applies to counseling psychologists.

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Answer: B

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The Vail Model in clinical psychology is also known as:

A) The ecological model.
B) The practitioner-scholar model.
C) The research-practice balance model.
D) The cognitive-behavioral model.

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Answer: B

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Which event significantly boosted the role of clinical psychologists in psychological assessment?

A) Founding of the APA in 1892
B) World War I
C) The introduction of the Boulder Model
D) World War II

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Answer: B

29
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The term “clinical psychology” was first introduced in:

A) 1896 by Wilhelm Wundt
B) 1907 by Lightner Witmer
C) 1917 by the APA
D) 1939 during World War II

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Answer: B

30
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What theoretical approach emphasizes unconscious motives and early childhood experiences?

A) Cognitive-behavioral perspective
B) Humanistic perspective
C) Psychodynamic approach
D) Behavioral perspective

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Answer: C

31
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Lightner Witmer’s initial focus in clinical psychology was on:

A) Adults with PTSD.
B) Children with learning disabilities.
C) Researching workplace behavior.
D) Developing medications for mental illnesses.

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Answer: B

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What does the humanistic perspective in clinical psychology prioritize?

A) Self-actualization and client-centered therapy
B) Unconscious desires and repressed memories
C) Cognitive distortions and behavior modification
D) Social systems and community interactions

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Answer: A

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What distinguishes a Psy.D. program from a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology?

A) Psy.D. programs focus on scientific research, while Ph.D. programs focus on practice.
B) Psy.D. programs prioritize clinical practice over research.
C) Psy.D. programs require fewer years of study.
D) Psy.D. programs emphasize group therapy exclusively.

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Answer: B

34
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During World War II, clinical psychologists were primarily involved in treating:

A) Cognitive disabilities
B) Shell shock, now known as PTSD
C) Substance abuse disorders
D) Chronic physical illnesses

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Answer: B

35
Q

Which professional focuses on helping patients manage social and environmental factors contributing to mental health challenges?

A) Psychiatrist
B) Clinical social worker
C) School psychologist
D) Rehabilitation psychologist

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Answer: B

36
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Rehabilitation psychologists typically work in:

A) Educational institutions
B) Rehabilitation or general hospitals
C) Community health clinics
D) Crisis intervention centers

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Answer: B

37
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School psychologists help children by:

A) Prescribing medication for learning disabilities.
B) Evaluating special needs and developing interventions.
C) Offering career counseling to parents.
D) Conducting family therapy sessions.

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Answer: B

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The eclectic approach in clinical psychology involves:

A) Using one therapeutic approach for all clients.
B) Combining multiple methods to create personalized treatment plans.
C) Ignoring established theoretical frameworks.
D) Relying solely on medication for treatment.

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Answer: B

39
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Which clinical psychologist activity involves identifying mental disorders using formal tools?

A) Teaching
B) Psychotherapy
C) Assessment and diagnosis
D) Administration

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Answer: C

40
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What is one key feature of the cognitive-behavioral perspective in clinical psychology?

A) Emphasis on repressed memories
B) Focus on self-actualization
C) Addressing distorted thinking patterns and maladaptive behaviors
D) Exploration of unconscious conflicts

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Answer: C

41
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What is the primary focus of a psychiatrist compared to a clinical psychologist?

A) Administering psychotherapy sessions.
B) Conducting psychological research.
C) Prescribing medication to treat mental disorders.
D) Assessing intellectual development.

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Answer: C

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