1. Which of the following is NOT a reason that most clinical psychology programs
emphasize statistics and research courses and activities?
a.Clinical psychologists often supervise and evaluate research projects.
b.It is essential that psychologists know how to critically evaluate published
research.
c.A clinical psychologist can’t be licensed without their own published research.
d.It is important that clinicians are aware of current research and trends.
2. According to the text, two types of consultation in which it is common for
clinical psychologists to participate are
a.private and group.
b.case and program/administration.
c.preventative and remedial.
d.paid and unpaid.
3. Which of the following is NOT a major feature of the psychodynamic approach
to psychotherapy?
a.Human behavior is derived from an internal struggle between meeting libidinal
needs and being socially appropriate.
b.Sexual abuse of children is widespread and responsible for many symptoms in
adults.
c.The ld, Ego, and Superego are major mental agencies that affect personality
development.
d.Defense mechanisms operate at an unconscious level to keep conflicts from
reaching consciousness.
4.Clinical treatment in the psychodynamic tradition would include:
a.uncovering intrapsychic activity to alleviate behavior problems.
b.using free association to unearth sources of symptoms.
c.developing insight through interpretations.
d.all of the above
5. When a researcher or clinician obtains information contained in records such
as medical reports or school transcripts, she
a.is risking violating the privacy of the subject or client.
b.is likely to be including non-essential information that might cloud clinical
judgment.
c.does not need to worry about confidentiality issues.
d.is using nonreactive or unobtrusive measurements.
6. Which of the following statements would NOT be supported by a humanistic
therapist?
a.Humans are naturally good and able to make choices about their lives.
b.Humans are creative and will guide their own behavior towards their full po-
tential.
c.The therapeutic relationship is not very important because growth towards
potential is inevitable.
d.Clients are equal partners in the therapeutic endeavor.
