Site MapHelpFeedbackTrue or False
True or False
(See related pages)

1
The fact that clinical psychology is vulnerable to illusory thinking demonstrates that it is of little worth as a profession.
A)True
B)False
2
The Draw-a-Person test is an excellent predictor of mental disorder.
A)True
B)False
3
In one experiment those who were given a summary of a case and were told the person committed suicide more often said they "would have expected" the suicide than did those given the same case information without the suicide being mentioned.
A)True
B)False
4
In analyzing the childhood experiences of their clients, therapists can easily give after-the-fact interpretations that confirm their theories.
A)True
B)False
5
Because of the ambiguity of their work, clinical psychologists tend to lack confidence in the accuracy of their judgments.
A)True
B)False
6
The best predictor of success in graduate school is provided by the assessment of a trained interviewer.
A)True
B)False
7
Intuitive or clinical predictions tend to be more reliable than statistical predictions.
A)True
B)False
8
Most clinicians and interviewers express more confidence in their intuitive assessments than in statistical data.
A)True
B)False
9
Clinical psychologists have abandoned the use of the Rorschach inkblot test because of its unreliability.
A)True
B)False
10
When used appropriately, the scientific method can answer all significant human questions.
A)True
B)False





To learn more about the book this website supports, please visit its Information Center.
(c)2007 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.
McGraw-Hill Higher Education is one of the many fine businesses of The McGraw-Hill Companies.


Exploring Social PsychologyOnline Learning Center

Home > Module 10 > True or False