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What is the primary focus of clinical psychology?
What is the primary focus of clinical psychology?
What does the Boulder model emphasize in graduate training?
What does the Boulder model emphasize in graduate training?
Which of the following best describes the practitioner-scholar model?
Which of the following best describes the practitioner-scholar model?
What distinctive feature does clinical psychology possess regarding age and diversity?
What distinctive feature does clinical psychology possess regarding age and diversity?
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What historical event is associated with the development of the Boulder model?
What historical event is associated with the development of the Boulder model?
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about clinical psychologists' training?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about clinical psychologists' training?
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Which of the following issues is often addressed within clinical psychology?
Which of the following issues is often addressed within clinical psychology?
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What aspect of knowledge is crucial for clinical psychologists?
What aspect of knowledge is crucial for clinical psychologists?
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What is the term used for a situation where a clinical psychologist has both a professional and another type of relationship with the same individual?
What is the term used for a situation where a clinical psychologist has both a professional and another type of relationship with the same individual?
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What does 'competence' refer to in the context of clinical psychology?
What does 'competence' refer to in the context of clinical psychology?
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Which of the following best describes the ethical limits that clinical psychologists must adhere to?
Which of the following best describes the ethical limits that clinical psychologists must adhere to?
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What could be a potential problem for clinical psychologists when they know a client in a different capacity?
What could be a potential problem for clinical psychologists when they know a client in a different capacity?
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What does the term 'boundaries of competence' imply for clinical psychologists?
What does the term 'boundaries of competence' imply for clinical psychologists?
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In clinical psychology, how should consent be regarded when working with clients?
In clinical psychology, how should consent be regarded when working with clients?
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What is taijin kyofusho?
What is taijin kyofusho?
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In which cultures is susto most commonly found?
In which cultures is susto most commonly found?
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What does the term maladi moun describe?
What does the term maladi moun describe?
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Why is cultural diversity important in clinical psychology?
Why is cultural diversity important in clinical psychology?
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What does the ‘evil eye’ belief relate to?
What does the ‘evil eye’ belief relate to?
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Which of the following describes a key characteristic of taijin kyofusho?
Which of the following describes a key characteristic of taijin kyofusho?
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How do clinical psychologists respond to cultural diversity?
How do clinical psychologists respond to cultural diversity?
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Which psychological problem is associated with a belief that one's own distress can affect others?
Which psychological problem is associated with a belief that one's own distress can affect others?
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What defines independent variables in a study?
What defines independent variables in a study?
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How is efficacy in therapy described?
How is efficacy in therapy described?
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What is the main characteristic of randomized clinical trials (RCTs)?
What is the main characteristic of randomized clinical trials (RCTs)?
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What does effectiveness refer to in psychotherapy?
What does effectiveness refer to in psychotherapy?
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Which of the following is true about quasi-experimental designs?
Which of the following is true about quasi-experimental designs?
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What is a limitation often faced in research within clinical psychology?
What is a limitation often faced in research within clinical psychology?
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How does the efficacy of therapy differ from its effectiveness?
How does the efficacy of therapy differ from its effectiveness?
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Why are manualized methods used in assessing therapy efficacy?
Why are manualized methods used in assessing therapy efficacy?
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What is considered the 'Fourth Force' in psychology?
What is considered the 'Fourth Force' in psychology?
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Which components make up the definition of cultural competence according to D.W. Sue and Sue?
Which components make up the definition of cultural competence according to D.W. Sue and Sue?
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What is the likely outcome when clients perceive their therapists as culturally competent?
What is the likely outcome when clients perceive their therapists as culturally competent?
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Why is multiculturalism important for clinical psychologists?
Why is multiculturalism important for clinical psychologists?
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Which one of the following is NOT one of the previous 'forces' of psychology?
Which one of the following is NOT one of the previous 'forces' of psychology?
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Which aspect should clinical psychologists focus on to improve therapy outcomes with diverse clients?
Which aspect should clinical psychologists focus on to improve therapy outcomes with diverse clients?
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What tends to happen when therapists lack cultural competency?
What tends to happen when therapists lack cultural competency?
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What distinguishes multiculturalism from earlier psychological approaches?
What distinguishes multiculturalism from earlier psychological approaches?
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Study Notes
Clinical Psychology Overview
- Emphasizes comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families.
- Offers training, education, supervision, and research-based practice.
- Contains components such as consultation to agencies and communities.
Boulder Model
- Originated from the 1949 conference in Boulder, Colorado.
- Known as the scientist-practitioner model, blending clinical work with empirical research.
- Graduate students conduct clinical work under supervision while engaging in research for thesis and dissertation.
Scope and Inclusivity
- Encompasses mental health issues across all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Involves understanding psychopathology, diagnostics, and intervention considerations.
- Recognizes the need for cultural competence and sensitivity in therapy.
Cultural Concepts of Distress
- Glossary includes several terms representing psychological problems in various cultures:
- Taijin kyofusho: Anxiety about offending others, common in Japanese culture.
- Susto: A fear-related illness believed to cause depression, prevalent in Latino cultures.
- Maladi moun: Psychological issues attributed to envy, primarily in Haitian communities.
Multiculturalism
- Identified as the "Fourth Force" in psychology, alongside psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and humanism.
- Emphasizes appreciation of cultural diversity in therapy.
- Cultural competence builds strong client-therapist relationships, reducing therapy drop-outs and enhancing outcomes.
Cultural Competence Components
- Defined by awareness, knowledge, and skills crucial for effective clinical practice.
- Cultural competence allows therapists to tailor techniques to diverse backgrounds, ensuring effective treatment.
Multiple Relationships
- Refers to the professional overlap when a psychologist has more than one type of relationship with a client.
- Situations can complicate the therapeutic relationship and ethical obligations to maintain competence.
Efficacy vs Effectiveness
- Efficacy: Success of therapy in controlled settings (e.g., randomized clinical trials).
- Effectiveness: Success of therapy in real-world settings, considering a broader range of client issues.
- Effectiveness shows the practical application of therapy beyond laboratory settings.
Research Designs
- Quasi-experimental design: Used when experimental setups are not feasible due to ethical or practical constraints.
- Researchers often face limitations in controlling all variables or randomly assigning participants in clinical studies.
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This quiz covers the foundational elements of clinical psychology, including the Boulder model of training. It explores the scientist-practitioner approach and various psychological facets of human behavior, emotions, and intellect. Test your understanding of clinical psychology and its historical context.
