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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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Answer to Question 1

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