4 major objectives of psychology correct answers 1. describe
2. explain
3. predict
4. change/control behaviors
major perspectives of psychology correct answers cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic,
humanistic, biological, sociocultural, evolutionary
the four D's correct answers 1. deviance
2. distress
3. dysfunction
4. danger
psychologist correct answers specializes in the science of behaviors, emotions, and thoughts
psychiatrist correct answers mainly diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent mental, emotional, and
behavioral disorders
psychoanalyst correct answers helps someone explore their repressed or unconscious impulses,
anxieties, and internal conflicts
psychotherapist correct answers this can include psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists;
these professionals all provide psychotherapy, which is a type of "talking therapy"
art therapist correct answers uses creativity in ways like painting, sculpture, and writing to
explore and help with depression, medical illnesses, and past traumatic events
,social workers correct answers a group of public employees dedicated to helping people cope
with and solve issues in their lives; these can include personal problems and disabilities
scientist-practitioner model (Boulder model) correct answers a model of training of professional
psychologists that emphasizes the development of both research and clinical skills
practitioner-scholar model (Vail model) correct answers a model of graduate training in clinical
psychology that emphasizes practice over empirical research
doctor of psychology (PsyD) correct answers degree in clinical psychology emphasizing training
in the professional application of psychological principles
clinical-scientist model correct answers a training model that strongly promotes the development
of research skills
jurisprudence exam correct answers specific to the state, province, or territory in which the
individual wishes to practice, may include information specific to state laws regarding ethics,
regulations, and rules relevant to the practice of psychology that may vary across different
locations
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) correct answers an interstate agreement
designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face
practice of psychology across state boundaries
code of ethics correct answers as pertains to psychologists, enforceable rules of professional
conduct identified by the American Psychological Association (APA)
beneficence and nonmaleficence correct answers psychologists strive to benefit those they serve
and to do no harm
, fidelity and responsibility correct answers psychologists have professional and scientific
responsibilities to society and to establish relationships characterized by trust
integrity correct answers in all their activities, psychologists strive to be accurate, honest, and
truthful
justice correct answers all persons are entitled to access to and benefit from the profession of
psychology; psychologists should recognize their biases and boundaries of competence
respect for people's rights and dignity correct answers psychologists respect the rights and
dignity of all people and enact safeguards to ensure protection of these rights
competence correct answers an ethical principle that calls upon psychologists to recognize the
boundaries of their professional expertise and to keep up-to-date on information relevant to the
services they provide
informed consent correct answers in clinical practice, the legal requirement that researchers
sufficiently inform clients about the proposed course of treatment such that the clients can make
an informed decision about whether to enter treatment
confidentiality correct answers an ethical principle that calls upon psychologists to respect and
protect the information shared with them by clients, disclosing this information only when they
have obtained the client's consent (except in extraordinary cases in which failing to disclose the
information would place the client or others at clear risk for harm)
Tarasoff case correct answers a landmark 1976 case in which the California Supreme Court ruled
that a therapist was legally remiss for not informing all appropriate parties of a client's intention
of harm; this case legally established a therapist's "duty to protect"
Baker Act correct answers bill granting the authority to judges, law enforcement officials,
physicians, and mental health professionals to involuntarily admit suicidal individuals for an