Lucas Is a 4th Year Student at Carleton Studying Psychology

question 26

Multiple Choice

Lucas is a 4th year student at Carleton studying psychology and is now considering more seriously his future and the career options he has. He is currently completing his undergraduate thesis (a big research project many psychology majors complete before they graduate) . Lucas' research is investigating how subjective feelings of fear activate the autonomic nervous system.
-Lucas is not sure about what to do after graduation,so he decides to book an appointment for career counselling.Lucas is going to be meeting with a psychologist specializing in ___________.

• A) clinical psychology
• B) counselling psychology
• C) educational and school psychology
• D) industrial and organizational psychology

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Definitions:

Cross-Situational Validity

The extent to which a psychological test or measure predicts outcomes or behaviors across different settings or situations.

Disease Progression

The course a disease takes from its inception to its final stage, including how fast or slow it develops and the stages or phases it goes through.

International Classification of Diseases (ICD)

A globally used diagnostic tool for epidemiology, health management, and clinical purposes, categorizing diseases and health conditions.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association, which provides a standardized classification and diagnostic criteria for mental disorders.