Clinical Psychology Definition by APA
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What is the primary focus of clinical psychology?

  • Studying the intellectual and emotional aspects of human functioning
  • Providing psychotherapy and education
  • Promoting human adaptation and personal development (correct)
  • Conducting research and administration

    • Which of the following is NOT listed as a professional activity of clinical psychologists?

  • Psychotherapy
  • Education
  • Assessment
  • Pharmacology (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of the practice of clinical psychology according to the text?

  • To promote human adaptation and personal development
  • To study normal and abnormal human functioning
  • To conduct research, consulting, and administration
  • To develop scientifically based assessment strategies and interventions (correct)

    • Which of the following aspects of human functioning does clinical psychology focus on according to the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text state is the focus of clinical psychology in dealing with painful experiences?

    <p>Developing assessment strategies and interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of clinical psychologists?

    <p>To provide psychotherapy and education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who first used the term 'clinical psychology' in print?

    <p>Lightner Witmer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of clients did Witmer initially work with at his psychological clinic?

    <p>Children with behavioral or educational problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field did Witmer envision clinical psychology to have similarities with?

    <p>Medicine, education, and sociology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of the York Retreat established by William Tuke?

    <p>Humane treatment and care for the mentally ill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Philippe Pinel's significant contribution to the field of mental health?

    <p>He advocated for the removal of chains from mental patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the definition, what does the field of Clinical Psychology strive to recognize?

    <p>The importance of diversity and understanding roles of gender, culture, ethnicity, race, and sexual orientation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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