In 1987,concerns Regarding the Training of Psychotherapists Was One Factor

question 96

Multiple Choice

In 1987,concerns regarding the training of psychotherapists was one factor that led to the founding of the APS (American Psychological Society) .A major concern of the APS was that:

• A)psychotherapists were losing their "human touch" by relying too much on psychology's empirical findings.
• B)academic-research psychologists were unschooled in current therapeutic methods of psychology.
• C)psychotherapists were unschooled in the research methods and empirical findings of psychology.
• D)clinical psychologists were effective therapists in regard to general problems,but tended to avoid treating clients with serious mental disturbances.

Distinguish between systematic and intuitive thinking styles and their application in uncertain situations.

Comprehend the concept of strategic opportunism and its importance for long-term and short-term organizational goals.

Understand the difference between structured and unstructured problems and their corresponding decision-making processes.

Recognize the impact of cognitive styles on decision making and problem-solving approaches.

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Elevated Levels

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Manic Episode

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