GRE Subject 2026 Practice Test Psychology Clinical Psychology Free Quiz 1

1. What does clinical psychology focus on?

A. Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment B. Assessment only C. Treatment only D. Research only

2. What is the treatment of mental disorders through psychological techniques?

A. Medication B. Surgery C. Psychotherapy D. Electroconvulsive therapy

3. Which therapy focuses on unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences?

A. Cognitive therapy B. Behavioral therapy C. Humanistic therapy D. Psychodynamic therapy

4. For which disorders is CBT effective?

A. Anxiety, depression, OCD B. Anxiety only C. Depression only D. OCD only

5. Which therapy emphasizes empathy and unconditional positive regard?

A. Psychodynamic B. Behavioral C. Humanistic D. Cognitive

6. What technique reduces phobias by gradual exposure?

A. Flooding B. Systematic desensitization C. Aversion therapy D. Modeling

7. What technique involves intense exposure until anxiety decreases?

A. Flooding B. Systematic desensitization C. Aversion therapy D. Modeling

8. What therapy focuses on changing dysfunctional thoughts?

A. Behavioral B. Humanistic C. Psychodynamic D. Cognitive therapy

9. Who developed REBT?

A. Beck B. Ellis C. Rogers D. Freud

10. What therapy treats the family system?

A. Family therapy B. Individual therapy C. Group therapy D. Couples therapy