AP Psychology Clinical Psychology

Clinical researchers are interested in gaining insight into the causes of abnormal behavior. One way that they do this is to delve deeply into the histories of patients with a common diagnosis, interviewing family, friends, teachers, therapists, physicians, babysitters, and others who can provide rich details about the patients’ lives. Then, researchers try to see if there are any common themes in the information gathered. What research method does this strategy represent?

• Naturalistic observation

• Quantitative analysis

• Quasi-experiment

• Case study

• Experiment

Which of the following is a primary focus of clinical psychology?

• A) Studying the biological basis of behavior

• B) Understanding and treating mental illness

• C) Analyzing economic trends

• D) Exploring ancient civilizations

What is the DSM-5 used for in clinical psychology?

• A) Diagnosing mental disorders

• B) Conducting psychological experiments

• C) Teaching psychological theories

• D) Analyzing statistical data

Which therapy focuses on changing maladaptive thought patterns?

• A) Psychoanalysis

• B) Cognitive-behavioral therapy

• C) Humanistic therapy

• D) Gestalt therapy

Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis?

• A) Carl Rogers

• B) B.F. Skinner

• C) Sigmund Freud

• D) Albert Bandura

What is the main goal of humanistic therapy?

• A) To uncover unconscious conflicts

• B) To change behavior through reinforcement

• C) To help individuals achieve self-actualization

• D) To analyze dream content

Which disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest?

• A) Bipolar disorder

• B) Schizophrenia

• C) Major depressive disorder

• D) Obsessive-compulsive disorder

What is a common treatment for anxiety disorders?

• A) Antipsychotic medication

• B) Electroconvulsive therapy

• C) Cognitive-behavioral therapy

• D) Psychoanalysis

Which psychological approach emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind?

• A) Behaviorism

• B) Humanism

• C) Psychoanalysis

• D) Cognitive psychology

What is the placebo effect?

• A) A treatment that has no therapeutic effect

• B) Improvement due to the belief in treatment

• C) A side effect of medication

• D) A type of cognitive bias