The standard deviation can be interpreted as measuring:
a. the average distance that scores vary from the mean of the distribution.
b. the greatest distance that scores vary from the mean of the distribution.
c. the average percentage of the distance that the scores vary from the mean of the distribution.
d. the percentage of the distance that half the scores vary from the mean of the distribution.
Q. 2Today, Carl Rogers's beliefs about empathy, UPR, and congruence are likely to be found in
(a) all psychological treatment approaches as part of establishing a sound therapeutic alliance.
(b) elementary school programs that teach children empathy.
(c) a global effort to bring peace and understanding to areas of conflict.
(d) All of the above.
Q. 3Addictions counseling requires:
a. no training at all if one is a recovering addict.
b. in-depth knowledge best gained through a combination of academic training and specialized supervision.
c. only a license (to practice ethically).
d. a doctorate in psychology with an addictions dissertation.
Q. 4Systems theory is based on modern philosophical assumptions
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5Which of the following determinants of a clinician's theoretical orientation is true?
(a) Most clinician's choose a theoretical orientation based on their childhood experiences.
(b) Clinicians who score high on the MBTI preference for intuition are more likely to choose humanistic theories.
(c) Clinicians who score high on the MBTI preference for thinking are more likely to choose psychodynamic theories.
(d) All clinicians view their work as a reflection of their life philosophy.
Q. 6A test was administered to a 4th grade class. The test was developed to take approximately 50 minutes and contained 50 questions, 25 multiple-choice and 25 short answer. The highest grade in the class was below passing.
What suggestion for putting together an assessment was ignored in this example?
a. Elementary level students should not take this length of test
b. Elementary level students should not be tested with multiple-choice and short answer questions
c. The content was not covered in class an appropriate amount
d. The directions for taking the test were not clear
Q. 7Scientists who subscribe to a modernists position seek cause and effect relationships and seek to codify them into laws.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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