Professor Ferraro Is Talking with His Students About Developments in the Clinical

question 13

Multiple Choice

Professor Ferraro is talking with his students about developments in the clinical psychology profession.Which of his statements below is LEAST well-grounded?

• A) "Over time, training programs are likely to focus more on brief, empirically supported treatments."
• B) "If there aren't already more practice-oriented clinical psychologists out there than the market can support, there will be soon!"
• C) "At present, everyone who seeks an accredited clinical internship can still get one."
• D) "Research-oriented clinical psychologists will continue to play an important role in the future of the profession."

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Underrepresented Stakeholders

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Program Evaluation

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Program Evaluation

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Observational Methodology

Research approaches that involve the systematic recording of observable behaviors or phenomena without manipulating the experimental environment.