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Clinical And Counseling Psychology
The field of clinical psychology integrates what? It also helps us understand and alleviate discomfort and dysfunction. It also promotes human adaption, adjustment, and personal development. correct answers Science, theory, and practice
Clinical Psychology focuses on
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The field of clinical psychology integrates what? It also helps us understand and alleviate
discomfort and dysfunction. It also promotes human adaption, adjustment, and personal
development. correct answers Science, theory, and practice
Clinical Psychology focuses on
I
E
B
P
S
B
factors across the life span, in varying cultures, and at all socioeconomic levels. correct answers
I=Intellectual
E=Emotional
B=Biological
P=Psychological
S=Social
B=Behavioral
What else does clinical psychology focus on? correct answers Research, Teaching, Intervention,
and Assessment
Closely Related Mental Healthy Models of Clinical Psych. Include: correct answers -Psychiatrist
-Counseling psychologist
-Social Worker
-School Psychologist
-Health Psychologist
-Rehabilitation Psychologist
-Psychiatric Nurse
-Non regulated "therapist" or "psychotherapist"
True or False: Psychiatry is rooted in the medical tradition and regards psychopathology as a
mental "illness" that can be remedied with medical treatments. correct answers True
Do you need a medical degree in addition to a residency in psychiatry in order to be a
psychiatrist? correct answers Yes, and the can be referred to as medical physicians.
What are some reasons psychotherapy may be a declining? correct answers -Prescription
Privileges
-Decrease in interest
-Perceived lack of prestige
, True or False: Counseling psychology traditionally worked with very sick individuals and was
historically focused on inmates in psychiatric wards. correct answers False: Healthy or slightly
maladjusted or slightly maladjusted individuals
and
focused on educational or career counseling
Counseling psychology represents a wide range of theoretical orientations and treats clients only
in their 20s. True or False. correct answers False: Across the life span
What services in general do counseling psychologists provide? correct answers -Preventative
treatment
-Consultation
-Development of outreach programs
-Vocational counseling
Short-term counseling/ therapy from one to fifteen sessions
What are some differences between clinical and counseling doctoral programs? correct answers -
Clinical: Twice as man applicants, Avg. GRE scores of accepted higher, research focusing on
psychological disorders, clinical health psychology, and clinical child and adolescent psychology
is more common
Counseling: Higher percentage of ethnic minority students and those with master's degrees,
research focusing on minority/cross-cultural issues and vocational testing more common.
True or False: Clinical Social Workers
-They are mental health professionals trained in psychiatric diagnosis and only individual
psychotherapy
-There training is limited to a 2 years master's degree
-They are intensely involved in the day-to-day lives of their patients
They focus more on social and environmental factors that contribute to their patient's difficulties
correct answers -False: Trained in both individual and group therapy
-True
-True
-True
What are school psychologists and what activities may they partake in? correct answers -They
are psychologists who work with educators to promote intellectual, social, and emotional growth
of school-age children
-Activities may include: evaluating children with special needs, developing programs with
interventions to address these needs, and consulting with teachers and administrators on school
policy
What is a health psychologist? correct answers Psychologist whose research or practical work
focusses on good health or the prevention of an illness, or the treatment of individuals with
diagnosed medical conditions
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