GRE Psychology Domain 5: Clinical Welcome to your GRE Psychology Domain 5: Clinical 1. GRE Psychology: Clinical Which psychological approach emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in understanding and treating psychological disorders? A. Behavioral B. Cognitive C. Humanistic D. Psychoanalytic None 2. GRE Psychology: Clinical In the context of clinical psychology, 'double bind' theory is primarily associated with which type of psychological disorder? A. Major Depressive Disorder B. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder C. Schizophrenia D. Generalized Anxiety Disorder None 3. GRE Psychology: Clinical What is the primary focus of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? A. Correcting dysfunctional thought patterns B. Enhancing interpersonal effectiveness and emotion regulation C. Reinforcing positive behaviors through rewards D. Resolving unconscious conflicts from childhood None 4. GRE Psychology: Clinical Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy? A. Borderline Personality Disorder B. Narcissistic Personality Disorder C. Antisocial Personality Disorder D. Avoidant Personality Disorder None 5. GRE Psychology: Clinical The concept of "expressed emotion" in families is most closely linked to the relapse rates in which of the following disorders? A. Bipolar Disorder B. Schizophrenia C. Major Depressive Disorder D. Panic Disorder None 6. GRE Psychology: Clinical In psychological assessment, what is the primary purpose of using projective tests? A. To evaluate intellectual abilities B. To assess personality traits and psychopathology C. To measure specific skill or knowledge areas D. To diagnose neurological conditions None 7. GRE Psychology: Clinical What does the term 'egosyntonic' refer to in clinical psychology? A. Behaviors and feelings that are perceived as natural and consistent with one's self-image. B. The alignment of the ego with the demands of the id and the superego. C. A state where an individual is consciously aware of their thoughts and feelings. D. The integration of various aspects of the personality into a cohesive self. None 8. GRE Psychology: Clinical Aaron Beck is best known for developing which of the following therapeutic approaches? A. Gestalt Therapy B. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy C. Client-Centered Therapy D. Existential Therapy None 9. GRE Psychology: Clinical In the context of mood disorders, what is a distinguishing feature of a hypomanic episode as compared to a manic episode? A. It includes psychotic features. B. It is less severe and does not significantly impair functioning. C. It is longer in duration. D. It only occurs in Bipolar II Disorder. None 10. GRE Psychology: Clinical What is the primary characteristic of 'conversion disorder'? A. Loss of sensory or motor function without a medical cause. B. Multiple personalities within a single individual. C. Severe mood swings between depression and elation. D. Recurring, intrusive, and distressing memories of a traumatic event. None 11. GRE Psychology: Clinical The concept of 'transference' is most closely associated with which therapeutic approach? A. Cognitive Therapy B. Behavior Therapy C. Psychoanalytic Therapy D. Humanistic Therapy None 12. GRE Psychology: Clinical In clinical psychology, the term 'alloplastic adaptation' refers to: A. The individual's attempt to change internal psychological states. B. The modification of the environment to better meet individual needs. C. The process of integrating traumatic experiences into one's personality. D. The development of physical symptoms in response to psychological stress. None 13. GRE Psychology: Clinical In clinical psychology, "splitting" is most often associated with which personality disorder? A. Borderline Personality Disorder B. Narcissistic Personality Disorder C. Antisocial Personality Disorder D. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder None 14. GRE Psychology: Clinical The 'Yerkes-Dodson Law' is most relevant to which of the following clinical phenomena? A. The relationship between stress and performance B. The stages of grief and mourning C. Attachment styles in early childhood D. Cognitive restructuring in therapy None 15. GRE Psychology: Clinical Which therapeutic approach is primarily concerned with resolving clients' ambivalence about change and enhancing their intrinsic motivation? A. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy B. Dialectical Behavior Therapy C. Motivational Interviewing D. Psychodynamic Therapy None 16. GRE Psychology: Clinical Learned helplessness' as a concept in clinical psychology is most closely associated with research on: A. Schizophrenia B. Depression C. Anxiety Disorders D. Eating Disorders None 17. GRE Psychology: Clinical What is the primary focus of 'Interpersonal Therapy' (IPT) in clinical settings? A. Uncovering unconscious conflicts B. Changing dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors C. Improving communication and relationships D. Enhancing personal growth and self-actualization None 18. GRE Psychology: Clinical In the context of clinical assessment, the 'Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory' (MMPI) is primarily used to assess: A. Intelligence and cognitive abilities B. Personality traits and psychopathology C. Neuropsychological functioning D. Vocational interests and aptitudes None 19. GRE Psychology: Clinical Systematic desensitization' is a behavioral technique most commonly used to treat: A. Depression B. Schizophrenia C. Phobias D. Substance abuse None 20. GRE Psychology: Clinical Which theory posits that depression is often caused by a chronic exposure to uncontrollable stressors and a feeling of helplessness? A. Cognitive Theory of Depression B. Behavioral Activation Theory C. Learned Helplessness Theory D. Attachment Theory None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
