Lesson 1 Flashcards
(41 cards)
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
B
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
Answer: A
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
Answer: A
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
Answer: B
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
Answer: C
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
Answer: A
Sigmund Freud contributed to clinical psychology by developing:
A) Behavior therapy
B) Talk therapy
C) Humanistic approaches
D) Cognitive behavioral techniques
Answer: B
Who introduced the term “clinical psychology”?
A) Wilhelm Wundt
B) Sigmund Freud
C) Lightner Witmer
D) Carl Rogers
Answer: C
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
Answer: B
By what year were 26 psychological clinics established in the U.S.?
A) 1900
B) 1914
C) 1920
D) 1945
Answer: B
The American Association of Clinical Psychology was established in what year?
A) 1914
B) 1917
C) 1920
D) 1940
Answer: B
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
Answer: B
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
Answer: B
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
Answer: B
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
Answer: B
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
Answer: B
What theoretical perspective emphasizes unconscious processes?
A) Cognitive behavioral
B) Psychodynamic
C) Humanistic
D) Biological
Answer: B
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
Answer: B
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
Answer: B
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
Answer: B
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
Answer: A
Which professional spends the most time fostering a therapeutic hospital environment?
A) Clinical psychologists
B) Paraprofessionals
C) Psychiatric nurses
D) School counselors
Answer: C
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
Answer: B
The cognitive behavioral perspective focuses on:
A) Emotional growth
B) Modifying distorted thinking and behavior patterns
C) Exploring unconscious desires
D) Social justice advocacy
Answer: B
