Clinical psychology worksheet with answers

Bulimia nervosa involves:

1. APersistent refusal to eat, leading to very low body weight and fear of weight gain
2. BEating large amounts only at night without any distress
3. CRecurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviours such as vomiting
4. DAvoidance of foods because of their texture only

Which professional can prescribe medication in most countries?

1. AA psychiatrist
2. BA psychotherapist without medical training
3. CA clinical psychologist in most countries
4. DA counsellor

Which is a core symptom of major depressive disorder?

1. ALoss of interest or pleasure in most activities
2. BHearing voices that others cannot hear, most days for two weeks
3. CElevated, euphoric mood for a week
4. DRepeated hand washing

Which personality disorder is characterised by a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others?

1. ADependent personality disorder
2. BAntisocial personality disorder
3. CBorderline personality disorder
4. DAvoidant personality disorder

Validity scales on the MMPI are designed to detect:

1. ABrain damage
2. BInconsistent, exaggerated or defensive answering
3. CThe client's intelligence level
4. DWhich therapy will work best

Which defence mechanism is shown when someone with strong hostile feelings towards a colleague acts in an excessively friendly way towards them?

1. ADenial
2. BRationalisation
3. CReaction formation
4. DDisplacement

Which statement about the placebo effect in antidepressant trials is most accurate?

1. APlacebos work only in physical illnesses
2. BPlacebo effects never occur in depression
3. CPlacebo response rates are substantial, so trials need control groups to show drug effects
4. DPlacebo response is so strong that antidepressants have never shown any benefit over it in trials

An interview that follows a fixed set of questions in a fixed order to reach a diagnosis is called:

1. AA projective test
2. BA structured clinical interview
3. CAn unstructured interview
4. DA free association session