When Scientific Principles of Psychology Are Applied to Clinical Problems

question 40

Multiple Choice

When scientific principles of psychology are applied to clinical problems or psychopathology,the procedures implemented are called

• A) clinical psychology.
• B) behavior therapy.
• C) scientific psychology.
• D) the law of effect.

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Definitions:

Mental Status

The level of cognitive, emotional, and psychological functioning or stability of an individual at a given time.

Separate Paragraph

A discrete section of writing that typically deals with a single theme or idea, separated from other paragraphs by spaces or indentation.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals.

Psychosocial

Pertaining to the influence of social factors and individual psychological aspects on human behavior or development.