Clinical psychology worksheet with answers

A phobia is best described as:

1. AA general, persistent worry about many everyday things and events
2. BA sudden memory of a traumatic event
3. CA belief that one has a serious illness
4. DAn intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation

Autism spectrum disorder is defined by difficulties in social communication together with:

1. AA fear of gaining weight
2. BRestricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests or activities
3. CRecurrent episodes of elevated mood and increased energy lasting several days
4. DHallucinations and delusions

Which professional can prescribe medication in most countries?

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

Which defence mechanism is shown by someone who is angry with their boss but shouts at their partner at home?

1. ASublimation
2. BDisplacement
3. CProjection
4. DReaction formation

Validity scales on the MMPI are designed to detect:

1. AThe client's intelligence level
2. BBrain damage
3. CInconsistent, exaggerated or defensive answering
4. DWhich therapy will work best

Behavioural activation treats depression mainly by:

1. AExploring childhood conflicts in detail
2. BIncreasing engagement in rewarding and valued activities
3. CExposing the person to feared bodily sensations in a graded way
4. DPrescribing a period of complete rest

The "scientist-practitioner" (Boulder) model in clinical psychology means that clinicians should:

1. AOnly conduct laboratory experiments
2. BUse research evidence to guide practice and evaluate their own interventions
3. CPrescribe medication as their main treatment, following psychiatric guidelines closely
4. DAvoid research completely

A 22-year-old has had hallucinations and delusions for two months, after which they fully resolve. No mood episode occurred. Which diagnosis fits best?

1. ASchizoaffective disorder
2. BSchizophreniform disorder
3. CBrief psychotic disorder
4. DSchizophrenia