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Which branch of psychology focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of abnormal behavior?
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?
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?
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?
What type of questions can be addressed through the use of assessment tools in clinical or counseling psychology?
What do clinical psychologists use assessment tools to confirm or refute?
What do clinical psychologists use assessment tools to confirm or refute?
In which settings are clinical psychologists employed?
In which settings are clinical psychologists employed?
What is the primary reference source for diagnosing mental disorders?
What is the primary reference source for diagnosing mental disorders?
What type of assessment explores relevant biological, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental variables?
What type of assessment explores relevant biological, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental variables?
What is the purpose of exploring biological, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental variables?
What is the purpose of exploring biological, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental variables?
What is the main objective of clinical assessment?
What is the main objective of clinical assessment?
What is an evolutionary view of mental disorder based on?
What is an evolutionary view of mental disorder based on?
What is the purpose of a clinical interview in assessment?
What is the purpose of a clinical interview in assessment?
What type of individuals may seek psychotherapy besides those suffering from a mental disorder?
What type of individuals may seek psychotherapy besides those suffering from a mental disorder?
What can periodic testing with various instruments provide information about?
What can periodic testing with various instruments provide information about?
What is the function of a therapeutic contract in clinical interviews?
What is the function of a therapeutic contract in clinical interviews?
What does an interview type with respect to different variables help to determine?
What does an interview type with respect to different variables help to determine?
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