This document provides a tutorial for the PSY 480 Entire Course, which includes assignments, discussions, quizzes, and presentations covering topics in clinical psychology. It includes summaries and materials for each week, with a focus on examining clinical psychology; major approaches to treatment; applications of psychology; subspecializations; ethical issues; and contemporary issues. Assignments include papers, presentations, discussions, and quizzes assessing knowledge of clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment approaches, and the evolving field of clinical psychology.

1. PSY 480 Entire Course (2 Sets)
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Week 2 IA)
PSY 480 Week 1 Individual Assignment Examination of
Clinical Psychology Paper (2 Papers)
PSY 480 Week 1 DQ 1
PSY 480 Week 1 DQ 2
PSY 480 Week 1 DQ 3
PSY 480 Week 2 Individual Quiz
PSY 480 Week 2 Individual Quiz (New)
PSY 480 Week 2 Individual Assignment Major Approaches to
Clinical Psychology Presentation
PSY 480 Week 2 DQ 1
PSY 480 Week 2 DQ 2
PSY 480 Week 3 Team Assignment Application of Clinical
Psychology Paper (2 Papers)

2. PSY 480 Week 3 DQ 1
PSY 480 Week 3 DQ 2
PSY 480 Week 4 Individual Assignment Practice of Clinical
Psychology Worksheet (2 Papers)
PSY 480 Week 4 Individual Assignment Professional Interview
and Response (2 Papers)
PSY 480 Week 4 DQ 1
PSY 480 Week 4 DQ 2
PSY 480 Week 4 DQ 3
PSY 480 Week 5 Team Assignment Contemporary Issues
Presentation (2 PPT)s.
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PSY 480 Week 1 DQ 1
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Why is research needed in clinical psychology? How do
clinicians use research to develop effective treatment plans?
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3. PSY 480 Week 1 DQ 2
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What significant events contributed to the evolving nature of
clinical psychology in recent times? Whom do you identify as
major contributors to the discipline? What are those
contributions?
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PSY 480 Week 1 DQ 3
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Identify at least one contributor to each of the four theoretical
approaches in clinical psychology, along with his or her specific
theories or views about human behavior. Which of the four
approaches do you find most interesting? Explain your response
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4. PSY 480 Week 1 Individual Assignment Examination of
Clinical Psychology Paper (2 Papers)
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Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you examine
clinical psychology.
Address the following items:
Discuss the history and evolving nature of clinical psychology.
Explain the role of research and statistics in clinical psychology.
Discuss the differences between clinical psychology and other
mental health professions, including social work, psychiatry, and
school psychology.
Include a minimum of two sources from peer-reviewed
publications.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.se

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PSY 480 Week 2 DQ 1
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What is the biopsychosocial approach? How does it apply to
clinical psychology?
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PSY 480 Week 2 DQ 2
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Does psychotherapy work for all disorders listed in the DSM-
IV? Identify the disorders that outcome research suggests have
the best success rate.
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6. PSY 480 Week 2 Individual Assignment Major Approaches to
Clinical Psychology Presentation (2 PPT)
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Select one of the following disorders:
Depressive disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Create a Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you
compare and contrast the major approaches to clinical
psychology—psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic,
and family systems—in relation to the selected disorder.
Address the following items:
Discuss the philosophical origins of each approach.

7. Identify the goals of each approach.
Describe the techniques and strategies used by each approach.
Explain how each approach affects the treatment strategies for
your selected disorder.
Evaluate the effectiveness of each approach, in relation to your
selected disorder, based on treatment outcome research.
Include speaker notes with your presentation.
Incorporate information from at least five peer-reviewed
publications.
Cite each outside source on a slide titled References.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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PSY 480 Week 2 Individual Quiz (New)
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8. 1. A company wants to use a psychological test to screen for
emotional stability for a sensitive position. Which of the
following tests is the best choice for the company to use?
a. Cognitive Assessment System
b. Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV)
c. Woodcock-Johnson
d. Sixteen Personality Factors (16PF)
Which of the following is a multicultural issue for any of the
psychological instruments customarily used in the United
States?
a. Level of acculturation
b. Preconceived notions
c. Theoretical orientation
d. Distortion of information
3. Almost immediately after he developed it, ________
expressed concern about the misinterpretation,
overgeneralization, and misuse of his IQ test.

9. a. J. P. Guilford
b. Alfred Binet
c. L. L. Thurstone
d. Charles Spearman
Felicia, a 9-year-old girl, complains that other children are not
letting her play with them during recess or that they do not play
fair. What would be the most effective approach to assess the
interactions between Felicia and her playmates?
a. Naturalistic observation
b. Controlled observation
c. Self-monitoring
d. Functional analysis
The choice of assessment tools used depends on numerous
factors, including the following:

10. a. The diagnosis
b. The nature of the presenting problem
c. The vocation of the patient
d. A psychologist’s preference for the assessment tool
9. Anita, a 20-year-old college student, comes in for an
evaluation. When the clinician asks her what brings her in for
therapy, she answers, “I wanted to know how to get rid of the
fairies in my dorm room. They come out every night, and their
pixie dust makes me sneeze, so I can’t go to sleep.” Based on
Anita’s answer, which of the following is the most appropriate
tool to use for further assessment?
a. Crisis interview
b. Computer-based interview
c. Self-monitoring
d. Mental status interview
10. What is a risk factor when assessing for suicide?
a. The type of questionnaire used

11. b. Previous attempts
c. Watching movies about suicide
d. Maintaining an active social structure
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PSY 480 Week 2 Individual Quiz
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Complete the Week Two quiz.
Multiple Choice: Read each question and select the correct answer.
1. A crisis interview would be appropriate to
2. ________ testing presents specific questions or statements to
which a person responds by using specific answers or a scale. ________
is an example of this type of testing.
3. ________ testing uses ambiguous or unstructured testing stimuli
to which a person responds freely to the testing stimuli. ________ is an
example of this type of testing.
4. Which of the following is a multicultural issue for any of the
psychological instruments customarily used in the United States?

12. 5. One of the common concerns associated with IQ testing is that
6. Intellectual testing is used to measure intelligence and to assess
7. An IQ test is given to a child on Tuesday. When given the test
again on Thursday, the child’s scores differ significantly. This is an issue
of
8. Felicia, a 9-year-old girl, complains that other children are not
letting her play with them during recess or that they do not play fair.
What would be the most effective approach to assess the interactions
between Felicia and her playmates?
9. Which of the following is a potential threat to effective
interviewing?
10. Isaac is a single, 40-year-old male who runs his own business.
Lately, he feels tired all the time, lacks motivation and appetite, and is
not enthusiastic about anything. Based on his symptoms, which type of
interview is most appropriate to use?
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PSY 480 Week 3 DQ 1
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13. What types of testing instruments do psychologists use to make
a diagnosis? Which ones do you think are most effective?
Explain why.
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PSY 480 Week 3 DQ 2
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In what ways does culture influence psychological testing?
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PSY 480 Week 3 Team Assignment Application of Clinical
Psychology Paper (2 Papers)
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14. Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word analysis of your selected case, in
which you demonstrate an application of clinical psychology in
a real-world situation.
Address the following items:
Provide a brief overview of your selected case.
Discuss the biological, psychological, and social factors
involved in your selected case.
Use your selected case study to explain which interventions
would be appropriate in the field of clinical psychology. For
each intervention you select, provide the following:
The rationale for selecting the intervention
What would be done
Who would be involved
In what setting the intervention would occur
Which area the intervention is targeting, such as biological,
psychological, or social factors
Use information from at least three peer-reviewed publications
to support your points.

15. Format your analysis consistent with APA guidelines, including
a reference page.
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PSY 480 Week 3 Team Assignment Application of Clinical
Psychology Paper (2 Papers, OCD)
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Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word analysis of your selected case, in which
you demonstrate an application of clinical psychology in a real-world
situation.
Address the following items:
Provide a brief overview of your selected case.
Discuss the biological, psychological, and social factors involved in your
selected case.
Use your selected case study to explain which interventions would be
appropriate in the field of clinical psychology. For each intervention you
select, provide the following:
The rationale for selecting the intervention
What would be done
Who would be involved

16. In what setting the intervention would occur
Which area the intervention is targeting, such as biological,
psychological, or social factors
Use information from at least three peer-reviewed publications to
support your points.
Format your analysis consistent with APA guidelines, including a
reference page.
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PSY 480 Week 4 DQ 1
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Briefly summarize the four most common subspecializations in
clinical psychology. Discuss their similarities and differences.
Which one is most interesting to you? Explain your response.
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PSY 480 Week 4 DQ 2
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What are the most common ethical violations in clinical
psychology? What do you think contributes to a clinician acting
unethically?
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PSY 480 Week 4 DQ 3
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What issues related to cultural diversity might a clinical
psychologist encounter? Provide examples.
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PSY 480 Week 4 Individual Assignment Practice of Clinical
Psychology Worksheet (2 Papers)
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Complete the University Material: The Practice of Clinical
Psychology Worksheet located on the student website.
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PSY 480 Week 4 Individual Assignment Professional Interview
and Response (2 Papers)
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Refer to the University Material: Professional Interview and
Response Guidelines, located on the student website, for
assignment guidelines.
Interview two helping service professionals from two different
settings, such as a school, hospital, or prison. Ensure that at least
one of the interviewees is a clinical psychologist.
Provide the name and work environment of the two
professionals you interviewed.
Ask the following questions to each of your interviewees:

19. In what setting do you practice? How long have you been
practicing?
What are your specialties or areas of clinical focus?
What are the most common disorders you treat?
Do you have any special certifications or training beyond your
original graduate coursework?
How do you approach therapy or treatment? Do you use specific
modalities, techniques, or interventions?
What ethical and legal issues do you think are the most
challenging or common?
Do you have an opinion on where you think the field of
psychology is heading?
What do you enjoy most about your work?
What advice would you provide an aspiring psychologist or
therapist?
Discuss, in a 350- to 700-word response, the similarities and
differences of how these professionals approach treatment in
their settings.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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PSY 480 Week 5 Team Assignment Contemporary Issues
Presentation (2 PPT)
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Prepare a 12- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation
in which you explore your selected and faculty-approved
contemporary issues from Week Three. Include the following in
your presentation:
Definitions of the issues
Populations most affected by the issues
Effects the issues have on the field of psychology
Any potential challenges in treatment options
Any potential changes you foresee occurring with these issues
Include speaker notes with your presentation.

21. Incorporate information from at least five peer-reviewed
publications.
Cite each outside source on a slide titled References.
Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.
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