The Nature and Definition of Clinical Psychology Has Expanded and Evolved

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nature and definition of clinical psychology has expanded and evolved over the decades from an initial primary focus on assessment,evaluation,and diagnosis to now include:

• A) a primary focus to help those with mental disorders or distress.
• B) a branch of psychology that emphasizes assessment over research.
• C) a focus on the individual rather than on the group.
• D) intervention and prevention services for individuals, couples, and families..

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Definitions:

Welfare-Maximizing

An economic or policy goal aimed at achieving the highest possible level of welfare for the population, taking into account factors such as distribution of wealth, health, and overall quality of life.

Competitively

Refers to a market condition where businesses or individuals vie against each other to gain economic advantage or win consumers' favor.

Profit-Maximizes

Refers to the strategy or objective of an entity or individual aimed at achieving the highest possible profit from its operations, typically by managing costs, pricing, and output.

Profit-Maximizes

Strategies or actions by firms aimed at increasing their profits to the highest possible level.