What Significant Change in the Practice of Clinical Psychology Was

question 10

Multiple Choice

What significant change in the practice of clinical psychology was brought about by World War II?

• A)Clinical psychologists began providing psychotherapy.
• B)Clinical psychologists were allowed to prescribe a limited class of psychoactive drugs.
• C)Clinical psychologists were given authority to commit individuals to mental hospitals.
• D)Clinical psychologists were all required to have two years of training in a medical school.

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Literal Meaning

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Reasonable Person

A hypothetical individual in the law whose behavior serves as a standard for determining the appropriateness of certain actions under particular circumstances.

Societal Expectations

The assumed norms and beliefs held by a society that dictate acceptable behavior and attitudes.

Cause In Fact

involves determining whether an injury or damage would not have occurred 'but for' the defendant's actions, in legal liability contexts.