Lecture 19: Introduction to Clinical Psychology Wrap-Up

When the focus is on what's perceived to be true rather than on what's shown to be true by rigorous empirical investigation, is this characteristic of scientific or pseudoscientific clinical psychology?

Pseudoscientific clinical psychology

When claims about psychopathology, assessment, and intervention are tested empirically, is this characteristic of scientific or pseudoscientific clinical psychology?

Scientific clinical psychology

When measurement strategies are standardized, reliable, valid, and useful, is this characteristic of scientific or pseudoscientific clinical psychology?

Scientific clinical psychology

When there is over-reliance on testimonial and anecdotal evidence, is this characteristic of scientific or pseudoscientific clinical psychology?

Pseudoscientific clinical psychology

When findings can be replicated independently and evidence converges across studies and methods, is this characteristic of scientific or pseudoscientific clinical psychology?

Scientific clinical psychology

When there is an emphasis on confirmation rather than refutation of claims, is this characteristic of scientific or pseudoscientific clinical psychology?

Pseudoscientific clinical psychology

When alternative explanations are not specified or evaluated, is this characteristic of scientific or pseudoscientific clinical psychology?

Pseudoscientific clinical psychology

When potential alternative explanations for findings are specified, is this characteristic of scientific or pseudoscientific clinical psychology?

Scientific clinical psychology

When there is overstatement of the evidence for claims, is this characteristic of scientific or pseudoscientific clinical psychology?

Pseudoscientific clinical psychology

When steps are taken to guard against the undue influence of personal beliefs and biases on research, is this characteristic of scientific or pseudoscientific clinical psychology?

Scientific clinical psychology

When the strength of claims reflects the strength of evidence, is this characteristic of scientific or pseudoscientific clinical psychology?

Scientific clinical psychology

When there is significant resistance to rigorous evaluation of claims, is this characteristic of scientific or pseudoscientific clinical psychology?

Pseudoscientific clinical psychology

Is scientific or pseudoscientific clinical psychology more prevalent?

Pseudoscientific clinical psychology

What two questions can help you avoid being duped by pseudoscience?

"What do you mean" and "how do you know?"

True/False: Making progress on the dissemination problem will require a collaborative effort with numerous stakeholders across many levels of the mental health care system

TRUE