What is the American Psychological Association's stated mission for the application of scientific research, as quoted in the text?
Explanation
This question tests the recall of a specific quote from the American Psychological Association that defines the broader purpose of applied psychology.
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Who generally conducts scientific research in psychology?
What is the most common and widely known application of scientific research in psychology?
According to the chapter, what is the definition of an empirically supported treatment?
Which of the following is NOT listed in the text as an example of an empirically supported treatment?
What is the central point made in the chapter about psychological disorders and other behavioral problems?
The chapter discusses a debate within the clinical psychology community. What is the core of this debate?
Why is it considered important for clinicians who do not conduct research to be scientifically literate?
What does the text state about the majority of experimental psychologists who conduct research?
For which disorder is Behavioral couples therapy listed as an empirically supported treatment?
The chapter uses the term 'clinical practice' broadly. Which of the following professions is NOT included in this broad definition?
What was the finding of scientific research regarding the personality profile of adult children of alcoholics, as mentioned in the text?
On which side of the debate about the role of science in clinical psychology is there agreement?
Which empirically supported treatment is specified for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder through response prevention?
What is the primary motivation for people to conduct research in psychology, beyond professional requirements?
According to the chapter, what is one of the benefits for students who get involved in ongoing research?
For which of the following is Family-based treatment listed as an empirically supported treatment?
The chapter lists several subfields of psychology in which experimental researchers might have expertise. Which of the following is NOT on that list?
How does the chapter suggest testing the effectiveness of a new psychotherapy for depression?
Which resource is mentioned in the chapter for finding a more complete list of empirically supported treatments?
In the context of the debate in clinical psychology, what do critics argue the field has failed to do?
Experimental psychologists with doctoral degrees might be employed to conduct research full-time or to do what else in addition to research?
Which of the following treatments is listed as being empirically supported for treating both post-traumatic stress disorder and phobias?
What is the key difference between how scientific psychology and folk psychology (intuition) approach questions about human behavior?
According to the chapter, what comparison is made between empirically supported psychotherapies and standard drug therapies?
Which of the following is an example of a setting where an experimental psychologist might work, according to the chapter?
For which of the following groups of conditions is Acceptance and committment therapy (ACT) listed as an empirically supported treatment?
The chapter implies that the main goal of the scientific approach to clinical psychology is to do what?
What is the educational background of research assistants who often support doctoral-level researchers?
Which of the following is NOT a reason given for why people conduct psychological research?
In the context of empirically supported treatments, how are questions about a psychotherapy's effectiveness described?
What type of therapy is listed as empirically supported for 'many disorders including eating disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, etc.'?
What counter-argument is presented by those who disagree with the claim that the field of clinical psychology has neglected scientific research?
The chapter lists several psychology blogs as a way to follow current scientific research. Which of the following is on that list?
What is the consequence of not relying on scientific study for questions about human behavior, according to the chapter's examples?
How many distinct forms of empirically supported psychotherapy are listed as examples in the 'Empirically Supported Treatments' box?
The chapter discusses the broad definition of clinical practice, which refers to the activities of several types of professionals who work with people to address psychological problems. Which group is mentioned first in this list?
What type of support do doctoral and master's degree researchers often receive?
What is the final conclusion of the chapter regarding the relationship between scientific research and clinical practice?
What sector is listed as a potential employer for doctoral-level researchers working in product marketing and organizational behavior?
What is the key criterion that makes a treatment 'empirically supported'?
The chapter discusses a common myth about a specific group that was debunked by scientific research. This myth claimed that this group has a 'distinct personality profile'. Which group was it?
What is the benefit of being scientifically literate for a clinician, according to the final sentences of the chapter?
How many items are in the list of scientific psychology blogs provided in the chapter?
Which statement best reflects the relationship between psychology as a science and psychology as an application?
What is the primary role of an experimental psychologist as contrasted with a clinical psychologist in this chapter?
The Society for Clinical Psychology is also known as what?
What does the text imply is the risk of not having a scientific approach to clinical psychology?
Which of the following professionals is listed last in the broad definition of 'clinical practice'?
What is the relationship between getting involved in research as a participant and enjoying the process of conducting research?