AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following psychologist would most likely conduct psychotherapy?
A
Biological
B
Clinical
C
Industrial-organizational
D
Cognitive
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(Clinical psychologist). Clinical psychologists assess as well as provide psychotherapy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Clinical psychologists assess, diagnose and treat individuals experiencing psychological distress and mental illness. They also perform psychotherapy and develop treatment plans. Clinical psychologists often work in hospitals, mental health clinics, and private practice.

Detailed explanation-3: -Clinical psychologists would more likely conduct only applied research, while cultural and sensation and perception psychologists would more likely conduct only basic research.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is option is c. An evolutionary psychologist is most likely to be interested in studying this case study.

Detailed explanation-5: -The practice of forensic psychology involves investigations, research studies, assessments, consultation, the design and implementation of treatment programs and expert witness courtroom testimony. Arguably one of the most interesting assessments for a forensic psychologist is assessment in “mens rea” (insanity) cases.

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