Question 1

According to the textbook,what is the most important tenet of professional and research ethical codes?

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The answer of According to the textbook,what is the most...

Question 2

The clinical internship completed by graduate students is completed

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Clinical internships are typically completed after all coursework has been completed but before receiving the Ph.D. This allows students to gain practical experience in their field of study before entering the job market.

Question 3

The Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists is intended to provide guidance for psychologists

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The Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists is intended to provide guidance for psychologists in all their professional activities, including the delivery of psychological services, research, teaching, and other professional roles. It is designed to promote ethical decision-making and conduct, as well as to protect and promote the welfare of clients and other stakeholders. Therefore, option D is the most appropriate answer.

Question 4

A meta-analysis by Lee,Lim,Yang,and Lee 2011)of studies of psychologists' work-lives found that those who:

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The meta-analysis found that psychologists who received constructive criticism felt a greater sense of accomplishment. None of the other choices are supported by the study.

Question 5

Needs assessment are conducted to determine the

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Needs assessments are typically done to determine the extent of unmet health care needs in a population or community. This information can then be used to guide resource allocation and program development. Assessing the needs of an individual person or the efficiency of specific health care providers would require a different type of assessment. While organizations may be part of a needs assessment, the focus is on the population or community as a whole rather than just one organization.

Question 6

A needs assessment functions to

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A needs assessment is a systematic process used to determine unmet needs or gaps in services within a population or organization. It is often used to identify the extent of an unmet health care need in a population, which would make option B the best choice. Option A may be a possible use of a needs assessment, but it is not the best fit for this question as it does not fit the typical purpose of a needs assessment. Option C and D are more closely related to program evaluation rather than needs assessment.

Question 7

The number of clinical psychologists working in private practice has ________ in the past few decades.

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According to research and surveys conducted by the American Psychological Association, the number of clinical psychologists working in private practice has increased considerably in the past few decades.

Question 8

One of the main challenges clinical psychologists face in learning from experience is

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The lack of feedback about the accuracy of their decisions is a major challenge for clinical psychologists to learn from their experience. Without feedback, it is difficult for them to evaluate whether their decisions and treatments were effective, making it harder to improve and refine their approaches. A, B, and C are also potential challenges, but they do not specifically involve learning from experience, as they are more related to theoretical frameworks, treatment philosophies, and client feedback accuracy.

Question 9

The current concept of informed consent applies to

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The current concept of informed consent applies to any individual participating in research or obtaining healthcare services, not just those who cannot provide consent independently or individuals specifically participating in research. It is a fundamental ethical principle that requires healthcare providers and researchers to inform patients or study participants about the benefits and risks of a procedure or study, alternatives, and the right to refuse or withdraw from participation.

Question 10

When no research evidence is available to guide action,it is recommended that clinical psychologists should

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Clinical psychologists should always maintain a scientific frame of mind, even when research evidence is not available. This means relying on sound theoretical principles, clinical experience, and an understanding of the individual client’s needs and goals to make treatment decisions. This approach can help ensure that interventions are evidence-based, grounded in best practices, and tailored to the unique needs of each client.

Question 11

CPA's ethical codes require clinical psychologists to continue to attend to practice-relevant research ____________ their professional career.

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The CPA's Code of Ethics and other professional guidelines emphasize the importance of ongoing professional development and keeping up-to-date with practice-relevant research throughout a psychologist's entire career, not just for a certain period of time. Thus, the correct answer is choice C, "for all of".

Question 12

In most Canadian clinical psychology programs graduate students obtain

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Most Canadian clinical psychology programs require graduate students to complete between 1,000 and 2,000 hours of practicum training to ensure adequate clinical experience.

Question 13

Hunsley et al.2013)found that in addition to the nearly 28% of Canadian clinical psychologists who work exclusively in a private practice setting,another ____ listed private practice as a secondary work setting.

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The answer of Hunsley et al.2013)found that in addition to...

Question 14

According to a survey conducted by Sherman and Thelen 1998)of practicing psychologists and their levels of life stress,the more life events experienced,

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The survey found that the more life events experienced, the more impairment in professional roles the psychologists reported.

Question 15

Numerous studies have shown that,when given identical information,

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Question 16

Which of the following are the four ethical principles in the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists?

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The four ethical principles in the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists are responsibility to society, responsible caring, integrity in relationships, and respect for the dignity of persons.

Question 17

According to Sinclair 1993),modern interest in developing ethical codes for research and professional services can be traced to

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The Nuremberg war crime trials that took place after the Second World War led to the development of the Nuremberg Code, which provided the first set of ethics guidelines for research involving human subjects. This event is widely recognized as the beginning of the modern movement to develop ethical codes for research and professional services.

Question 18

The first clinical experience in which doctoral students in clinical psychology work with patients/clients under the supervision of a licensed psychologist is called an)

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The term used in the question, "work with patients/clients under the supervision of a licensed psychologist," best describes a practicum experience. Practicum experiences are typically the first opportunity for doctoral students in clinical psychology to work directly with clients, and they take place under the supervision of licensed professionals. The other options (A, B, and C) are not accurate descriptions of this type of clinical training experience.

Question 19

Ethical codes of conduct require that clinical psychologists

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Ethical codes of conduct require that clinical psychologists maintain knowledge of research relevant to their activities. This is important because their clinical work should be informed by the latest research and evidence-based practices. Clinical psychologists need to stay current with research findings to provide the best possible services to their clients, and to ensure that their interventions are safe and effective. In addition, maintaining research knowledge is important for advancing the field of psychology and contributing to the scientific community.

Question 20

Which of the following is a component of a program evaluation?

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The extent to which the program objectives are met is a key component of program evaluation. Options A and B relate to policy and needs assessments respectively, which are important considerations but not specific components of program evaluation. Option D pertains to participant characteristics, which may be relevant to some evaluations but not as a general component of the process.

Quiz 2: Contemporary Clinical Psychology