PSYC 365 Exam 1 questions with correct answers
clinical psychology Correct Answer-application of psychological
knowledge to alleviate distress & promote well-being
mental health Correct Answer-a state of well-being in which every
individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal
stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make
a contribution to his or her community (agency, resilience, functionality)
functionality Correct Answer-our ability to do the things that we need to
do. In order to qualify for a disorder, you need to have a lack of f_____y
range of activities Correct Answer-assessment, diagnosis, intervention,
consultation, program evaluation & program development, research,
supervision, administration
Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists Correct Answer-respect for
dignity of person and peoples (top priority), responsible caring, integrity
in relationships,
responsibility to society
Evidence-based practice (EBP) Correct Answer-a decision-making
process that synthesizes information from research, client data, the
clinician's professional experience, and the client's preferences/consent
when considering healthcare options
, Merits of EBP Correct Answer-overreliance on psychologists'
professional experience is risky if not balanced with application of
scientifically based knowledge and approach to testing clinical
hypotheses
criticism of EBP Correct Answer-- Group-based data cannot be used in
working with an individual
- research lags behind or is nonexistent for many clinical presentations
- client diversity limits generalizability of research findings
Why do we need mental health professionals? Correct Answer-- more
than 450,000,000 worldwide have mental disorders
- appx. 1 in 3 Canadians over 15y.o. have met criteria for a mental health
disorder in their lives
- increase in lifestyle factors and world events (e.g., war, natural
disasters) associated with risk of mental health and physical health
problems
What Distinguishes Clinical Psychology Correct Answer-- scientifically
supported psychological theories and principles reliably and validly
guide assessment and treatment across normal and abnormal functioning
- focus is on application of psychological knowledge
- unique in its longstanding research tradition
- cannot prescribe medication
- cost of services often not covered by public health plans
clinical psychology Correct Answer-application of psychological
knowledge to alleviate distress & promote well-being
mental health Correct Answer-a state of well-being in which every
individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal
stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make
a contribution to his or her community (agency, resilience, functionality)
functionality Correct Answer-our ability to do the things that we need to
do. In order to qualify for a disorder, you need to have a lack of f_____y
range of activities Correct Answer-assessment, diagnosis, intervention,
consultation, program evaluation & program development, research,
supervision, administration
Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists Correct Answer-respect for
dignity of person and peoples (top priority), responsible caring, integrity
in relationships,
responsibility to society
Evidence-based practice (EBP) Correct Answer-a decision-making
process that synthesizes information from research, client data, the
clinician's professional experience, and the client's preferences/consent
when considering healthcare options
, Merits of EBP Correct Answer-overreliance on psychologists'
professional experience is risky if not balanced with application of
scientifically based knowledge and approach to testing clinical
hypotheses
criticism of EBP Correct Answer-- Group-based data cannot be used in
working with an individual
- research lags behind or is nonexistent for many clinical presentations
- client diversity limits generalizability of research findings
Why do we need mental health professionals? Correct Answer-- more
than 450,000,000 worldwide have mental disorders
- appx. 1 in 3 Canadians over 15y.o. have met criteria for a mental health
disorder in their lives
- increase in lifestyle factors and world events (e.g., war, natural
disasters) associated with risk of mental health and physical health
problems
What Distinguishes Clinical Psychology Correct Answer-- scientifically
supported psychological theories and principles reliably and validly
guide assessment and treatment across normal and abnormal functioning
- focus is on application of psychological knowledge
- unique in its longstanding research tradition
- cannot prescribe medication
- cost of services often not covered by public health plans
