PSYC 3410 Exam #1 Review Questions With
Complete Answers
Which model do Psychiatrists focus on? - ANSWER Psychiatrists focus on the medical
model. They are physicians first. They emphasize biology to such an extent that disorders
are viewed first and foremost as physiological abnormalities of the brain
Another name for the scientist-practitioner model. The traditional model of graduate
training in clinical psychology with a dual emphasis on empirical research (thesis and
dissertation) and practice (clinical work) resulting in the PhD degree. These programs are
housed in departments of psychology at universities. - ANSWER Boulder model of
training
What is another name for the boulder model of training? - ANSWER
scientist-practitioner model
A model of graduate training in clinical psychology that emphasizes practice (clinical
work) over empirical research - ANSWER Practitioner-Scholar Model
Psychotherapy that is offered on the Internet. Also called online, Internet, or Web
therapy or counseling - ANSWER Cybertherapy
Criticisms of DSM - ANSWER Too many disorders in a rapid amount of time and that
some should not be categorized as forms of mental illness. Controversial cutoffs. Cultural
issues. Gender bias. Nonempirical influences. Limitations on objectivity
, Rationale why clinical psychologists should have prescription privileges - ANSWER
Shortage of psychiatrists. Clinical psychologists are more expert than primary care
physicians. Other non-physician professionals already have prescription privileges.
Convenience for clients. Professional autonomy. Professional identification. Evolution of
the profession. Revenue for the profession.
States that allow clinical psychologists to prescribe - ANSWER New Mexico, Louisiana,
Illinois, Iowa, and Idaho
A perspective held by some psychologists emphasizing culture-specific norms and the
appreciation of clients within the context of their own culture. - ANSWER Emic
perspective
A perspective held by some psychologists emphasizing the similarities between all
people and deemphasizing differences between cultural groups - ANSWER Etic
perspective
A model of assessing psychotherapy outcome developed by Hans Strupp and his
colleagues that acknowledges the viewpoints of three parties (the client, the therapist,
and third parties such as society, family, or managed-care companies) - ANSWER
Tripartite model
A three-level model of personal identity in which each individual is recognized as being
entirely unique, similar to some other individuals, and similar to all other individuals. The
three levels are: individual level, group level, universal level - ANSWER Tripartite model
Complete Answers
Which model do Psychiatrists focus on? - ANSWER Psychiatrists focus on the medical
model. They are physicians first. They emphasize biology to such an extent that disorders
are viewed first and foremost as physiological abnormalities of the brain
Another name for the scientist-practitioner model. The traditional model of graduate
training in clinical psychology with a dual emphasis on empirical research (thesis and
dissertation) and practice (clinical work) resulting in the PhD degree. These programs are
housed in departments of psychology at universities. - ANSWER Boulder model of
training
What is another name for the boulder model of training? - ANSWER
scientist-practitioner model
A model of graduate training in clinical psychology that emphasizes practice (clinical
work) over empirical research - ANSWER Practitioner-Scholar Model
Psychotherapy that is offered on the Internet. Also called online, Internet, or Web
therapy or counseling - ANSWER Cybertherapy
Criticisms of DSM - ANSWER Too many disorders in a rapid amount of time and that
some should not be categorized as forms of mental illness. Controversial cutoffs. Cultural
issues. Gender bias. Nonempirical influences. Limitations on objectivity
, Rationale why clinical psychologists should have prescription privileges - ANSWER
Shortage of psychiatrists. Clinical psychologists are more expert than primary care
physicians. Other non-physician professionals already have prescription privileges.
Convenience for clients. Professional autonomy. Professional identification. Evolution of
the profession. Revenue for the profession.
States that allow clinical psychologists to prescribe - ANSWER New Mexico, Louisiana,
Illinois, Iowa, and Idaho
A perspective held by some psychologists emphasizing culture-specific norms and the
appreciation of clients within the context of their own culture. - ANSWER Emic
perspective
A perspective held by some psychologists emphasizing the similarities between all
people and deemphasizing differences between cultural groups - ANSWER Etic
perspective
A model of assessing psychotherapy outcome developed by Hans Strupp and his
colleagues that acknowledges the viewpoints of three parties (the client, the therapist,
and third parties such as society, family, or managed-care companies) - ANSWER
Tripartite model
A three-level model of personal identity in which each individual is recognized as being
entirely unique, similar to some other individuals, and similar to all other individuals. The
three levels are: individual level, group level, universal level - ANSWER Tripartite model
