Each of the following factors may vary from one clinical psychology training program to another, with the exception of
a. the specific course requirements.
b. the inclusion of clinical practica.
c. the form of the qualifying exam.
d. Any of the above factors may vary from one program to another.
Question 2The predominant training philosophy in clinical psychology today is the
a. clinical science model.
b. scientist-practitioner model.
c. research specialization model.
d. ethical practitioner model.
Question 3Which of the following is true of people with master's degrees in clinical psychology?
a. They can be licensed as psychologists in most states.
b. They typically achieve as much professional independence as people with doctoral degrees in clinical psychology.
c. They are typically paid less and perceived as less competent than people with doctoral degrees in clinical psychology.
d. Research has suggested that they are less effective than doctoral-level clinicians.
Question 4Kai is a typical clinical psychologist. Most likely, he has completed
a. only a bachelor's degree.
b. a bachelor's degree and two years of graduate work.
c. a bachelor's degree and five years of graduate work.
d. a bachelor's degree, a medical degree, and a three-year residency.
Question 5Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the theoretical orientations of clinical psychologists?
a. The proportion who consider themselves primarily psychodynamic in orientation has increased in recent decades.
b. The proportion who consider themselves primarily cognitive in orientation has decreased in recent decades.
c. Eclectic remains the most commonly endorsed theoretical orientation.
d. All of the above statements are true.
Question 6The percentage of clinical psychologists who identify as racial or ethnic minorities is currently __________ and this number is likely to __________ in the future.
a. less than 10 increase
b. less than 10; remain stable
c. about 25; increase
d. about 25; remain stable
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