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?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Developing assessment strategies and interventions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of clinical psychologists?

To provide psychotherapy and education Signup and view all the answers

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

Lightner Witmer Signup and view all the answers

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

Children with behavioral or educational problems Signup and view all the answers

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

Medicine, education, and sociology Signup and view all the answers

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

Humane treatment and care for the mentally ill Signup and view all the answers

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

He advocated for the removal of chains from mental patients Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Clinical Psychology Definition by APA

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What is the primary focus of clinical psychology?

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

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

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

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

What is the primary role of clinical psychologists?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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