Although the American Psychological Association (APA) has the primary responsibility for accrediting Ph.D. or Psy.D. psychology degree programs, the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) was recently formed to increase ____.
a. the scientific basis of clinical treatment and research literacy among clinical psychologists
b. the appreciation of medicine-centered and biology-focused treatment strategies among clinical psychologists
c. the emphasis on practicum-based training in clinical psychology rather than research-based training
d. awareness among clinical psychologists of alternative and holistic treatment paradigms for psychological disorders
Question 2
When it comes to the use of scientifically valid psychological treatments, what can we assume?
a. As required by law, a licensed therapist can only engage in scientifically valid treatment strategies.
b. A lack of scientific support does not always prevent an approach from being widely used.
c. Psychologists with Ph.D. degrees are required to use evidence-based treatments, but not those with Psy.D. degrees.
d. If a therapist uses a nonscientifically validated treatment, he or she is required by law to notify their clients.
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