Clinical psychology quiz 100%
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Beginning of clinical psychology - ANSWERcoined by Lightner Witmer; applied to
people of all ages and a variety of problems
-incorporating disciplines such as , medicine, education and sociology
Clinical psychology is defined as: - ANSWERa branch of psychology that studies,
assesses and treats people with psychological problems of disorders (APA)
clinical psychology uses: - ANSWER-Rigorous study
-Applied practice
-Understanding and improving psychological facets of the human experience:
improving psychological facets
options for education and training in clinical psychology: - ANSWER-Doctoral degree
-Bachelors degree involves ( 4yrs of coursework and 1 yr full time in pre-doctoral
internship)
Master Degree (Master thesis and doctoral dissertation)
Clinical psychology at Howard uses what kind of model? - ANSWERBoulder model:
Balancing practice and science-using two-prolonged approach to training
1. practice
2. Research
Other models used in Education include: - ANSWER1. Practitioner-scholar (Vail)
Model
-less training in research
- more training in applied clinical skills
-Focus on PsyD degrees
2. The Clinical Scientist Model
- focus on scientific side of clinical psych.
- emphasis on scientific method and evidence-based clinical methods
The clinical Scientist Model - ANSWER-3 models of training avail.
-experiences of graduate students vary
-dramatic changes in clinical psych
What do graduate programs refer? - ANSWER- research experience
-clinically relevant experience
-high GRE score
-Personal statements
, -get to know your professors'
-consider log-term goals
- research how graduate programs assess
- prepare for admission interviews
Predoctoral Internship (types of internship) - ANSWER-1 yr of supervised clinical
experience in an applied setting
- year of transition or advanced apprenticeship
Postdoctoral Internship (types of internship) - ANSWER- Takes 1 to 2 yrs
- under supervision (more advance than predoc)
-specialized training
-required number of hours for license
Getting Licensed requirements - ANSWEREPPP-Examination for Professional
Practice in Psych
-scores vary state to state
-MCQ exam on Psychology topics
What does it mean to be licensed? - ANSWER-Gives right to practice independently
and identify as members of profession
-examination
-CEUS (continuing Education units)
Clinical psychologists - ANSWERsee clients for formal assessments, conduct
psychotherapy, do research and consult and educate
-typically works at private practice, university, hospitals
How are clinical psychologists different from Counseling psychologists? -
ANSWERSame:
-internship sites
-degree and licensure status
Different:
-clinical psychologists deal with more disturbed individuals
-Counseling psychologists deal with less pathological populations
Clinical psychologists vs. Psychiatrists - ANSWERPsychiatrists...
-go to medical school
- licensed physicians
-allowed to prescribe medication
-emphasis on body
SOLVED!!
Beginning of clinical psychology - ANSWERcoined by Lightner Witmer; applied to
people of all ages and a variety of problems
-incorporating disciplines such as , medicine, education and sociology
Clinical psychology is defined as: - ANSWERa branch of psychology that studies,
assesses and treats people with psychological problems of disorders (APA)
clinical psychology uses: - ANSWER-Rigorous study
-Applied practice
-Understanding and improving psychological facets of the human experience:
improving psychological facets
options for education and training in clinical psychology: - ANSWER-Doctoral degree
-Bachelors degree involves ( 4yrs of coursework and 1 yr full time in pre-doctoral
internship)
Master Degree (Master thesis and doctoral dissertation)
Clinical psychology at Howard uses what kind of model? - ANSWERBoulder model:
Balancing practice and science-using two-prolonged approach to training
1. practice
2. Research
Other models used in Education include: - ANSWER1. Practitioner-scholar (Vail)
Model
-less training in research
- more training in applied clinical skills
-Focus on PsyD degrees
2. The Clinical Scientist Model
- focus on scientific side of clinical psych.
- emphasis on scientific method and evidence-based clinical methods
The clinical Scientist Model - ANSWER-3 models of training avail.
-experiences of graduate students vary
-dramatic changes in clinical psych
What do graduate programs refer? - ANSWER- research experience
-clinically relevant experience
-high GRE score
-Personal statements
, -get to know your professors'
-consider log-term goals
- research how graduate programs assess
- prepare for admission interviews
Predoctoral Internship (types of internship) - ANSWER-1 yr of supervised clinical
experience in an applied setting
- year of transition or advanced apprenticeship
Postdoctoral Internship (types of internship) - ANSWER- Takes 1 to 2 yrs
- under supervision (more advance than predoc)
-specialized training
-required number of hours for license
Getting Licensed requirements - ANSWEREPPP-Examination for Professional
Practice in Psych
-scores vary state to state
-MCQ exam on Psychology topics
What does it mean to be licensed? - ANSWER-Gives right to practice independently
and identify as members of profession
-examination
-CEUS (continuing Education units)
Clinical psychologists - ANSWERsee clients for formal assessments, conduct
psychotherapy, do research and consult and educate
-typically works at private practice, university, hospitals
How are clinical psychologists different from Counseling psychologists? -
ANSWERSame:
-internship sites
-degree and licensure status
Different:
-clinical psychologists deal with more disturbed individuals
-Counseling psychologists deal with less pathological populations
Clinical psychologists vs. Psychiatrists - ANSWERPsychiatrists...
-go to medical school
- licensed physicians
-allowed to prescribe medication
-emphasis on body
