What Contributed Most to the Development of Clinical Psychology

question 131

Multiple Choice

What contributed most to the development of clinical psychology

• A) the advent of high-speed computers 
• B) an increase in the number of people earning advanced degrees in psychology 
• C) high demand for the screening of military recruits and treatment of traumatized war veterans 
• D) an increase in public awareness of the symptoms of psychological disorders, and the rise of behaviourism

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unfair treatment of a person or group based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sex, rather than individual merit.

Legal Situations

Circumstances or cases that involve or are subject to laws, legal processes, or legal interpretations.

Disparate Impact

A phenomenon where a policy or practice appears neutral but disproportionately affects individuals of a certain group, often used in discussions of employment discrimination.

Four-Fifths Rule

A guideline used in the United States to assess discrimination in employment practices, indicating potential bias if a selection rate for any race, sex, or ethnic group is less than four-fifths (80%) of the rate for the group with the highest selection rate.