Pennsylvania Association for Addiction Professionals (PAAP) Practice Test

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• Which symptom is NOT part of the DSM-5-TR Substance Use Disorder criteria?
• Which outcome best aligns with client-centered practice?
• Name a common co-occurring disorder with SUD.
• What is a primary benefit of conducting a literature review before designing a study?
• What is the primary purpose of 42 CFR Part 2 in addiction treatment settings?
• Which sequence reflects the front matter order described?
• What does probabilistic trend refer to?
• What does SBIRT stand for?
• What is the clinician's first step when a client expresses imminent danger to self or others?
• What is a key principle of trauma-informed care?
• What is the role of medications like naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram in alcohol use disorder?
• What does an operational definition do in research?
• According to the material, what is the primary purpose of the abstract?
• Which describes the difference btw theory-driven (basic) versus direct application (applied) research?
• What is a danger assessment in crisis intervention?
• Which statement describes evidence-based practice in addiction treatment?
• Which description corresponds to short-term or working memory?
• In the study referenced, psychology was examined alongside five other professions. How many professions were included in total?
• Why is diversity considered important in higher education?
• Undergraduate psychology training will qualify you for what kind of psychology job?
• Which source is most appropriate for locating original research data?
• In DSM-5-TR, how many criteria define a moderate Substance Use Disorder?
• Which statement best describes the current emphasis of trauma-informed care?
• According to Landrum and Davis, the third component of their overview of applying to graduate school is:
• The falsifiability criterion states that for a theory to be useful, its predictions must be:
• Which statements are benefits of conducting a literature review?
• What does cultural humility entail in practice?
• Which statement about psychologists is false according to the material?
• An operational definition is best described as:
• What distinguishes consent from assent?
• How should consent for treatment be handled with minors or dependent adults?
• According to the APA, what is the most common field of work for people with a bachelor's in psychology?
• Which motive was reported for selecting psychology as a major?
• Compared to primary research articles, literature reviews primarily do what?
• Which form represents an APA in-text citation as shown in the material?
• What does the discussion section typically include?
• Which finding is given as a composite statement about resume handling in the book?
• In evaluating internet sources, which criterion relates to the perspective or bias?
• What is integrated treatment?
• Which statement correctly differentiates covert from overt curriculum?
• NOT a cognitive error pertaining to probabilistic reasoning?
• How do a TA and a RA differ according to the material?
• Naturalistic observation is best described as:
• Why is confidentiality essential in addiction counseling?
• Employers want all of the following from employees with a bachelor's degree, except which one?
• Which statement about resume accessibility aligns with the material?
• What is the commonly cited difference between PhD and PsyD programs?
• Difference between random assignment and sampling?
• Which of the following is not a component of OARS in Motivational Interviewing?
• What type of authorization is required to disclose treatment records for non-treatment purposes?
• What is one of Stanovich's criticisms of some clinical psychologists?
• Which statement about gender distribution in psychology degrees is true according to the material?
• Which organization is the flagship organization for psychology, founded in 1892?
• Which statement about memory is aligned with the given material?
• Which source is typically most credible for theoretical frameworks?
• In research terms, random sampling is concerned with...
• Which organization is cited as the source for the most common field of work for psychology bachelor's degree holders?
• Which version of the DAST contains 20 items?
• In which section are limitations of the study typically discussed?
• Which of the following best defines short-term memory?
• Where do people with doctorates in psychology typically find employment?
• What is relapse prevention?
• Which practice is not recommended when evaluating internet sources?
• In addition to standard privacy protections, 42 CFR Part 2 provides enhanced confidentiality protections for substance use disorder treatment records.
• OARS stands for what in Motivational Interviewing?
• Which topics are typically covered in an introduction?
• Delirium tremens is a withdrawal syndrome associated with which substance?
• Which statement best captures Stanovich's view on psychology's diversity in education and research?
• Which statement best describes how clinical notes should be completed following a session?
• Which feature best distinguishes scholarly journals from magazines?
• Which statement best reflects a recommended approach to avoiding vague language in exam tips?
• Which item is NOT considered part of the 'big three' in graduate application materials?
• What does the book say about psychology-oriented movies?
• How should a boundary violation be addressed in practice?
• Which of the following best captures the trend described in the material regarding gender and degree attainment in psychology?
• Which statement best describes prenatal screening and consent considerations?
• What does Stanovich say about the overall nature of psychology?
• Which statement best describes a relapse prevention plan?
• Which option reflects a recommended practice for presenting research at a conference?
• Which MAT medication is a partial opioid agonist?
• According to the book, the most successful undergraduates blend which domains?
• Which description best matches integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders?
• Which statement about magazines and journals is NOT true?
• Which statement is an example of the stated hypothesis?
• Which population benefits from culturally competent care?
• A research design that examines relationships between naturally occurring variables without manipulation is called:
• Which statement best describes the relationship between education and salary expectations as implied by the material?
• What is the harm reduction approach?
• What does SMART stand for in treatment planning?
• Which practice best describes the goal of trauma-informed care in supporting clients?
• Which elements are listed as part of the early sections of a research report?
• According to Appleby (1990), the two kinds of students in graduate school are:
• Which statement illustrates an operational definition given in the material?
• A case study is defined as:
• Which is a key purpose of a literature review?
• When boundary issues arise in dual relationships, what is recommended practice?
• What is O*NET?
• What is the role of contingency plans in relapse prevention?
• The perceptions study collected data from which groups?
• Which screening tool assesses drug use beyond alcohol?
• Which statement about gender trends and degree growth in psychology is supported by the material?
• How would you define evidence-based practice in addiction treatment?
• In the context of research assistant roles, what does a RA typically do?
• What content area focuses on coordinating services, housing, employment, and supports for clients?
• What was reported as the most common reason people choose psychology as a major?
• The shape commonly described for an APA-style paper is:
• The book reported which of the following findings?
• Which statement best defines covert curriculum?
• In PA practice, when should clinical notes be completed?
• What is the primary purpose of informed consent in research?
• How do withdrawal and intoxication criteria differ in DSM-5-TR?
• Trauma-informed care aims to reduce re-traumatization by recognizing trauma, maintaining safety, and prioritizing which aspects?
• An operational definition requires specifying:
• Which screening instrument is widely used to assess hazardous drinking in adults?
• Which screening tool is commonly used to screen adolescents for substance-related problems?
• Which is considered the most important communication mode in scholarly discourse?
• Which statement about internships is false according to the material?
• Differentiate informed consent from assent.
• What is the purpose of a treatment plan in addiction services?
• Which statement is true about people with a psychology bachelor's degree?
• In the Bureau of Labor Statistics' summary of skills for professional psychologists, which item is NOT listed as a required skill?
• Which attribute is least characteristic of scholarly journals?
• What historical rationale is given for not pursuing ESP research in psychology today?
• Which of the following best describes the overall career outlook for psychology bachelor's degree holders as presented?
• In Motivational Interviewing, what are the four core processes?
• What is the primary purpose of the results section?
• Which practice is suggested not to include in APA according to the material?
• Assent is most appropriately used in which scenario?
• Which statement about the role of journals is correct?
• Which High Impact Practice (HIP) is often described as transformative by those who experience it?
• Which term completes the statement: 'According to Landrum and Davis, the third component of applying to graduate school is ______'
• Which items are described as the big three in graduate school application materials?
• A theory is best described as:
• Which statement best describes the relationship between DAST-20 and DAST-10?
• Why do psychologists nowadays not conduct ESP research, according to Stanovich?
• Which statement about memory encoding as described is true?
• Which item is not typically included in the results section?
• Which federal regulation governs confidentiality of substance use disorder treatment records?
• Which criterion is most important when assessing the credibility of an internet source?
• The placebo effect refers to:
• Which element of a relapse prevention plan specifically addresses actions to return to treatment after a lapse?
• In the SQ3R study method, what is the correct order of steps?
• What is a safety plan in crisis management?
• In cognitive terminology, what does encoding refer to?
• The PhD specialty area with the greatest enrollment during 2009-2010 was:
• According to the book, psychological thinkers are ____.
• When evaluating internet sources, which criteria are important?
• Which statement is associated with NOT benefiting higher education?
• According to the textbook, for people with psychology bachelor's degrees, three methods were most successful in finding jobs. Which of the following is not one of the three?
• How should dual relationships be managed in addiction counseling?
• Psychosocial treatments vs pharmacotherapy: Which statement correctly contrasts?
• What is the ethical obligation when a client discloses intent to harm others?
• Which statement best defines intoxication according to DSM-5-TR?
• Define a co-occurring disorder.
• In DSM-5-TR, what is the purpose of counting criteria for Substance Use Disorder?
• Which issue is associated with the college sophomore problem?
• What is a primary benefit of case management and service coordination in addiction treatment?
• Which term best captures the notion that findings from a narrow group may not apply to the broader population?
• Which statement best distinguishes physical dependence from addiction?
• When preparing your resume, the textbook advises which of the following?
• What is the 'college sophomore problem'?
• In the study of perceptions of psychology as a profession, psychology was perceived as?
• From Table 3.3 about occupations of interest to psychology majors, which career is available without an advanced degree?
• When looking for a job, what did the book say about tapping into personal connections?
• Why is prenatal substance use screening important?
• Which statement best differentiates screening from assessment?
• Which scenario is NOT a correlational study?
• In Motivational Interviewing, which process is used to elicit change talk?
• For graduate schools, what selection criterion is the most important tie-breaker among qualified applicants?
• What is the purpose of risk assessment in addiction treatment?
• Which opioid agonist is a full agonist used in MAT?
• Which statement best reflects the goal of culturally competent care?
• Which term describes research aimed at solving current issues and problems?
• Stanovich notes that people can easily provide explanations for what?
• Name a common tool for screening for depression in clients with SUD.
• According to the material, what should you avoid when citing sources in APA?
• Client-centered practice emphasizes which elements?
• Regarding the long list of skills encouraged in college, what do the authors say?
• What is the typical role of the literature review in the introduction?
• What is naloxone used for?
• Which statement is NOT a core principle of trauma-informed care?
• Which withdrawal symptom is most characteristic of alcohol withdrawal?
• Which statement about a single-subject, intensive study is true?
• In trauma-informed care, which principle emphasizes giving clients control over decisions?
• Which psychologist dominates popular conceptions of psychology according to Stanovich?
• Which practice is NOT recommended for an oral presentation at a psychology conference?
• Which statement about using personal connections in job searching is endorsed by the material?
• Under federal and PA practice, what must a clinician obtain before disclosing a client's treatment records to a third party?
• Which statement correctly describes where psychology doctorates can work?
• Which statement best describes the generalizability issue raised by college sophomore samples?
• Which statement describes the list of those who started or finished a Bachelor's degree in psychology?
• What is the purpose of the CRAFFT screen?
• According to the book, how long in an interview does it take personnel directors to make accurate decisions regarding an applicant's employability?
• Under 42 CFR Part 2, disclosures to outside treatment require which type of consent?
• The purpose of the IRB includes which of the following?