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Clinical Psychology defined - ANSWER-A branch of applied psychology focusing on the assessment and treatment of mental health concerns and restoration of health and wellbeing in research and practice What Does it Take to become a Clinical Psychologist? - ANSWER-Work ethic, determination, aptitude- Compassion, empathy, authenticity, self-reflectiveness, and related interpersonal skills • Clinical attitude (this stuff) vs. scientific attitude (scepticism and hard-headedness, approach problems with a critical lens) What Does it Take to become a Clinical Psychologist?• Education - ANSWER-- About as competitive as medical school generally a doctoral degree usually PhD, PsyD- Avg time 7 years (SD 1 yr) • master's level registration (MA, MSc, M.Ed.) in a minority of provinces- Coursework, practica, dissertation, 1 year predoctoral internship. "Psychologist" is a regulated and protected title- monitored for use, can only use if registered. - Completion of PhD/PsyD is entry into profession - Registration required through state/provincial body (e.g., Saskatchewan College of Psychologists) • Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)- long mc test in psy 70% to pass. • Ethics/jurisprudence exam - In SK: Registered doctoral psychologist (RD Psych) and registered psychologist (R Psych)