MCQ Bank

Informed consent is required not only in therapy but also in psychological interventions where participants are involved in procedures or treatments. It ensures that individuals understand the purpose, risks, and benefits before participating.

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Q21

A valid informed consent DOES NOT include which of the following?

A) Giving subjects a limited time to make their decision
B) Disclosure of information
C) Competency of the patient (or surrogate) to make a decision
D) Voluntary nature of the decision

AI Explanation

A valid informed consent must be voluntary and allow adequate time for decision-making. Pressuring subjects with limited time can compromise the voluntary nature of consent.

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Q22

How the does the peers of the group therapy influence each other?

A) Create links
B) Make clients uncomfortable
C) Helps in a positive manner
D) Dangerous for privacy

AI Explanation

In group therapy, peers can influence each other positively through support, shared experiences, and encouragement. This interaction is one of the therapeutic benefits of group settings.

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Q23

Pre-employment testing help with which of the following?

A) Planning and intervention
B) Monitoring intervention
C) Decision making
D) Understanding

AI Explanation

Pre-employment testing provides information that helps organizations make decisions about hiring and placement. It evaluates candidates' abilities, personality, and suitability for roles.

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Q24

A certificate of confidentiality in a research ensures:

A) Assessment of risks involved
B) Managing the sources of funding
C) Protection of information from forced disclosures
D) Reviewing the research continuously by the board

AI Explanation

A certificate of confidentiality protects research participants' private information from being disclosed through legal demands or forced disclosure. It helps maintain confidentiality and participant trust.

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Q25

Cultural competence can be achieved through:

A) Empathy
B) Skills
C) Qualification
D) Practice

AI Explanation

Cultural competence develops through continuous practice and experience in understanding and working with diverse cultures. Empathy and skills contribute to it, but practice is the key process for achieving competence.

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Q26

It is not important to tell the whole procedure of scoring to whom of the following?

A) Forensic department
B) Organization
C) Human resource department
D) Subject of assessment

AI Explanation

The subject of assessment does not need to know the complete technical procedure of scoring. However, they should be informed about relevant aspects such as purpose, process, and use of results.

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Q27

Ajmal is working with a group of people. Ajmal cannot accept their cultural beliefs and biases. This denotes lack of _________ in Ajmal.

A) Cultural competence
B) Cultural understanding
C) Cultural diversity
D) Cultural identity

AI Explanation

Ajmal's inability to accept others' cultural beliefs and biases indicates a lack of cultural competence. Cultural competence involves respecting and effectively interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds.

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Q28

The first state on the continuum of cultural competence is:

A) Cultural pre-competence
B) Cultural blindness
C) Cultural destructiveness
D) Cultural incapacity

AI Explanation

Cultural destructiveness is considered the first and most harmful stage on the cultural competence continuum. It involves attitudes or practices that devalue or negatively affect other cultures.

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Q29

Which of the following refers to the degree to which theory and empirical evidence support specific interpretations of test scores?

A) Reliability
B) Standardization
C) Test material
D) Validity

AI Explanation

Validity refers to the extent to which evidence and theory support the interpretation and use of test scores. It determines whether a test measures what it is intended to measure.

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Q30

If the therapist and a trainee both are giving psycho therapy to the client, who will be responsible for the consequences of the therapy?

A) Trainee and therapist both
B) Trainee
C) Therapist
D) Trainee and therapist partially

AI Explanation

The supervising therapist holds the primary responsibility for the consequences of therapy provided by a trainee. The therapist is accountable for ensuring proper supervision and ethical practice.

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Q31

The levels of credentials are determined on the basis of their ___________ and the data on the basis they are awarded those credentials.

A) Number of citations
B) Publication
C) Intrinsic characteristics
D) Extrinsic characteristics

AI Explanation

Credential levels are determined by the inherent qualities of the credentials, such as education, training, and professional standards. These characteristics define the value and recognition of the credential.

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Q32

Psychological assessment is the sub-discipline of:

A) Scientific psychology
B) Media psychology
C) Positive psychology
D) Humanistic psychology

AI Explanation

Psychological assessment is a sub-discipline of scientific psychology because it uses systematic methods and research-based tools to measure psychological characteristics.

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Q33

The participant does not participate in the research due to the fear that the researcher might fraud with him. This issue of informed consent belongs to:

A) False expectation
B) Culture
C) Language
D) Layered consent

AI Explanation

Fear that the researcher may misuse or deceive the participant reflects false expectations about the research process. This concern can prevent individuals from providing informed consent.

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Q34

Which of the following type of validity is rarely used?

A) Content
B) Construct
C) Face
D) Criterion

AI Explanation

Face validity is considered less rigorous and is used less frequently compared with other types of validity. It only evaluates whether a test appears to measure what it claims to measure.

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Q35

_________________ refers to the protection of identifiable research information from forced disclosure.

A) Breach of confidentiality
B) Informed Consent
C) Certificate of confidentiality
D) Institutional Approval

AI Explanation

A certificate of confidentiality protects identifiable research information from being forced to be disclosed. It helps safeguard participants' privacy and encourages honest participation in research.

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Q36

If the research participant is incapacitated, exemption can be made for _________.

A) Informed consent
B) Deception
C) Debriefing
D) Institutional approval

AI Explanation

When a research participant is incapacitated, an exemption or alternative arrangement may be made regarding informed consent, often involving a legally authorized representative. Other ethical requirements generally remain necessary.

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Q37

Which of the following conditions does not include waiving the informed consent?

A) The subjects will be provided with additional pertinent information after participation.
B) The research involves no more than minimal risk to the participants.
C) The research could not practicably be carried out without the waiver or alteration.
D) The research is conducted by government on its public

AI Explanation

Government involvement alone is not a condition that allows informed consent to be waived. Waivers generally require minimal risk, impracticality of obtaining consent, and protections for participants.

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Q38

Who is responsible for the appropriate application, interpretation, and use of assessment instruments?

A) Test developer
B) Test taker
C) Psychologist
D) Test administrator

AI Explanation

Psychologists are responsible for the appropriate selection, interpretation, and use of assessment instruments. They must ensure assessments are applied ethically and accurately.

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Q39

Group therapy is effective in which of the following situation?

A) People with similar problem
B) Corporate sector
C) Academic setting
D) Upper socioeconomic class

AI Explanation

Group therapy is often effective when participants share similar concerns or problems because they can provide mutual support and understanding. Common experiences help facilitate therapeutic progress.