Psych 2301 Midterm UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the definition of mental health according to the World Health Organization? -
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.
How many people worldwide have mental disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER - More than
450 million people.
At what age do about half of all mental disorders begin? - CORRECT ANSWER - Before
age 14.
What is the annual global suicide statistic? - CORRECT ANSWER - 877,000 people
commit suicide every year.
What are some consequences of mental disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER - They
increase the risk for physical disorders and stigma prevents many people from seeking mental
health care.
What did a national survey in Canada reveal about mental disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER - One in three Canadians meet criteria for a mental disorder at some point in
their lives, and one in ten experience symptoms consistent with a diagnosis each year.
What is the estimated annual cost of mental illness to Canadian society? - CORRECT
ANSWER - As high as $63 billion.
What did the London School of Economics' Depression Report (2006) find regarding depression
and anxiety in families? - CORRECT ANSWER - One family in three is affected by
depression or anxiety.
,What percentage of the UK's National Health Service expenditures were allocated to treat
depression and anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWER - Only 2%.
What is the economic cost of lost output due to depression and anxiety in the UK? - CORRECT
ANSWER - £12 billion a year.
How many people in the UK receive disability benefits due to mental disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER - One million.
What did the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) find about evidence-
based psychological therapies? - CORRECT ANSWER - They are effective for at least
half the people with anxiety and depression and are at least as effective as medication.
What program in the UK significantly increased referrals for psychological therapies? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The Improved Access to Psychological Therapies program.
How many deaths worldwide are attributed to mental disorders annually? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Approximately 8 million.
What are some major contributors to disability according to lifestyle and psychosocial factors? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Poor diet, tobacco smoking, high body mass index, high blood
pressure, high fasting plasma glucose levels, and low physical activity.
What were the leading causes of death related to in the United States? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Tobacco smoking (18.1%), poor diet and physical inactivity (16.6%), and
alcohol consumption (3.5%).
What is the focus of clinical psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER - Developing
assessment strategies and interventions to deal with painful experiences.
What do international definitions of clinical psychology emphasize? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The use of scientifically supported psychological theories and principles.
,What does evidence-based practice (EBP) in psychology require? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Synthesis of information from research, systematically collected data on the
patient, clinician's professional experience, and patient's preferences.
What are some limitations of the EBP model in clinical psychology? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Group-based data limitations, time constraints of research, uniqueness of
individual experiences, and lack of research evidence for certain human problems.
What is one key aspect of clinical psychology interventions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
They encompass numerous approaches to intervention and prevention services.
What indirect services are included in clinical psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Consultation activities, research, program development, and supervision of other mental health
professionals.
Who is Dr. David J. A. Dozois? - CORRECT ANSWER - A champion of evidence-based
psychological practice.
What can be problematic when basing psychological practice on gut feelings, intuition, or
experience? - CORRECT ANSWER - It can lead to decision-making errors and biases.
What does EBP stand for in psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER - Evidence-Based
Practice.
What is the purpose of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in psychology? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To guide psychologists in selecting suitable assessment and intervention
strategies, adapting services to the person's context, preferences, and responses.
Which two psychological associations have endorsed the EBP model? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The Canadian Psychological Association and the American Psychological
Association.
, What is the primary focus of clinical psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER - Applying
psychological knowledge in assessment, prevention, and intervention of problems in thoughts,
behaviors, and feelings.
How does clinical psychology differ from other areas of psychology in terms of research? -
CORRECT ANSWER - While it shares research methods, its key purpose is to guide the
development and application of psychological services.
What is the distinction between clinical psychology and counselling psychology? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Clinical psychology traditionally focused on assessment and treatment of
psychopathology, while counselling psychology provided services for normal life challenges.
How has the role of contemporary counselling psychologists changed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They now provide services to individuals having difficulty functioning and
are employed in various work settings.
What significant change did the Canadian Psychological Association make in 2009 regarding
counselling psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER - They adopted a definition of Canadian
counselling psychology.
What has been the historical focus of school psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Services related to children's learning.
How has the scope of school psychology expanded over time? - CORRECT ANSWER -
It now addresses students' mental health and life circumstances more broadly, including
diagnosing disorders and developing programs.
What is the primary role of psychiatrists in mental health? - CORRECT ANSWER - They
specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the definition of mental health according to the World Health Organization? -
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.
How many people worldwide have mental disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER - More than
450 million people.
At what age do about half of all mental disorders begin? - CORRECT ANSWER - Before
age 14.
What is the annual global suicide statistic? - CORRECT ANSWER - 877,000 people
commit suicide every year.
What are some consequences of mental disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER - They
increase the risk for physical disorders and stigma prevents many people from seeking mental
health care.
What did a national survey in Canada reveal about mental disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER - One in three Canadians meet criteria for a mental disorder at some point in
their lives, and one in ten experience symptoms consistent with a diagnosis each year.
What is the estimated annual cost of mental illness to Canadian society? - CORRECT
ANSWER - As high as $63 billion.
What did the London School of Economics' Depression Report (2006) find regarding depression
and anxiety in families? - CORRECT ANSWER - One family in three is affected by
depression or anxiety.
,What percentage of the UK's National Health Service expenditures were allocated to treat
depression and anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWER - Only 2%.
What is the economic cost of lost output due to depression and anxiety in the UK? - CORRECT
ANSWER - £12 billion a year.
How many people in the UK receive disability benefits due to mental disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER - One million.
What did the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) find about evidence-
based psychological therapies? - CORRECT ANSWER - They are effective for at least
half the people with anxiety and depression and are at least as effective as medication.
What program in the UK significantly increased referrals for psychological therapies? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The Improved Access to Psychological Therapies program.
How many deaths worldwide are attributed to mental disorders annually? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Approximately 8 million.
What are some major contributors to disability according to lifestyle and psychosocial factors? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Poor diet, tobacco smoking, high body mass index, high blood
pressure, high fasting plasma glucose levels, and low physical activity.
What were the leading causes of death related to in the United States? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Tobacco smoking (18.1%), poor diet and physical inactivity (16.6%), and
alcohol consumption (3.5%).
What is the focus of clinical psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER - Developing
assessment strategies and interventions to deal with painful experiences.
What do international definitions of clinical psychology emphasize? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The use of scientifically supported psychological theories and principles.
,What does evidence-based practice (EBP) in psychology require? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Synthesis of information from research, systematically collected data on the
patient, clinician's professional experience, and patient's preferences.
What are some limitations of the EBP model in clinical psychology? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Group-based data limitations, time constraints of research, uniqueness of
individual experiences, and lack of research evidence for certain human problems.
What is one key aspect of clinical psychology interventions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
They encompass numerous approaches to intervention and prevention services.
What indirect services are included in clinical psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Consultation activities, research, program development, and supervision of other mental health
professionals.
Who is Dr. David J. A. Dozois? - CORRECT ANSWER - A champion of evidence-based
psychological practice.
What can be problematic when basing psychological practice on gut feelings, intuition, or
experience? - CORRECT ANSWER - It can lead to decision-making errors and biases.
What does EBP stand for in psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER - Evidence-Based
Practice.
What is the purpose of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in psychology? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To guide psychologists in selecting suitable assessment and intervention
strategies, adapting services to the person's context, preferences, and responses.
Which two psychological associations have endorsed the EBP model? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The Canadian Psychological Association and the American Psychological
Association.
, What is the primary focus of clinical psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER - Applying
psychological knowledge in assessment, prevention, and intervention of problems in thoughts,
behaviors, and feelings.
How does clinical psychology differ from other areas of psychology in terms of research? -
CORRECT ANSWER - While it shares research methods, its key purpose is to guide the
development and application of psychological services.
What is the distinction between clinical psychology and counselling psychology? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Clinical psychology traditionally focused on assessment and treatment of
psychopathology, while counselling psychology provided services for normal life challenges.
How has the role of contemporary counselling psychologists changed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They now provide services to individuals having difficulty functioning and
are employed in various work settings.
What significant change did the Canadian Psychological Association make in 2009 regarding
counselling psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER - They adopted a definition of Canadian
counselling psychology.
What has been the historical focus of school psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Services related to children's learning.
How has the scope of school psychology expanded over time? - CORRECT ANSWER -
It now addresses students' mental health and life circumstances more broadly, including
diagnosing disorders and developing programs.
What is the primary role of psychiatrists in mental health? - CORRECT ANSWER - They
specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses.
