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Clinical and Counseling Settings Assessment Quiz

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Which branch of psychology focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of abnormal behavior?

Developmental Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Clinical Psychology (correct)

Social Psychology

Which branch of psychology focuses more on the 'everyday' concerns of human life such as marriage, family, academics, and career?

Counseling Psychology (correct)

Educational Psychology

Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Forensic Psychology

What is one of the reasons for undertaking clinical assessments in clinical psychology?

To clarify the problem, make a diagnosis, and/or design a treatment plan (correct)

To perform physical examinations

To analyze economic behavior patterns

To conduct experimental research

What type of questions can be addressed through the use of assessment tools in clinical or counseling psychology?

Does this patient have a mental disorder. What is the diagnosis. Signup and view all the answers

What do clinical psychologists use assessment tools to confirm or refute?

Preliminary hypotheses based on the clinical interview Signup and view all the answers

In which settings are clinical psychologists employed?

Hospitals, mental health centers, independent practice, and academia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reference source for diagnosing mental disorders?

The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessment explores relevant biological, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental variables?

Biopsychosocial assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of exploring biological, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental variables?

To evaluate presenting problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of clinical assessment?

To diagnose mental disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is an evolutionary view of mental disorder based on?

Both scientific and value judgments Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a clinical interview in assessment?

To solidify a therapeutic contract Signup and view all the answers

What type of individuals may seek psychotherapy besides those suffering from a mental disorder?

Those pursuing personal growth or coping with difficult life circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What can periodic testing with various instruments provide information about?

The kinds of activities the patient should pursue and avoid Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a therapeutic contract in clinical interviews?

To solidify mutual obligations with regard to a course of therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does an interview type with respect to different variables help to determine?

The areas that must be addressed in psychotherapy Signup and view all the answers