PSYC 365 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST UPDATE
Definition of Clinical psychology
- application of psychological knowledge to alleviate distress and promote well-being.
- assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, program evaluation, administration,
research.
Principles of the CPA codes of ethics
1. respect for the dignity of persons: what ever their background.
2. responsible caring: set and setting
3. integrity in relationships: no sleeping with clients, grad students and their work
contribution.
4. responsibility to society: base in science and ethical regimented practices.
Evidence-based Practice in Psychology
- combination between research, the patient and based on the practiced professional's
experience.
- ** inform patients about options for assessment, prevention, or intervention services.
Informed consent
- plain language form to be signed by the client.
- clear idea of why they are there, what is going to happen, purpose, how records are
kept and stored, and who will be granted access. include the 800 number for college of
psychologists to complain against the clinical psychologist.
, National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
- psyc treatments are helpful in treatment of anxiety and depression.
- Psych treatment at least as effective as medication.
- there should be Fund access to psychological treatments delivered by trained mental
health professionals.
why do we need mental health professionals?
- more than 450 000 000 worldwide have mental disorders
- lifestyle factors associated with risk of mental health and physical health problems.
- absenteeism
- unemployment
- disability costs
- health service costs
- premature death
Availability of Psychologists
- disparities in rural versus urban areas
- variability in coverage of fees
history of assessment
first major activity in clinical psych
- intelligence (IQ, standardized testing)
- mental disorders and diagnostic systems
- personality (police officers)
Activities in Clinical Psychology
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST UPDATE
Definition of Clinical psychology
- application of psychological knowledge to alleviate distress and promote well-being.
- assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, program evaluation, administration,
research.
Principles of the CPA codes of ethics
1. respect for the dignity of persons: what ever their background.
2. responsible caring: set and setting
3. integrity in relationships: no sleeping with clients, grad students and their work
contribution.
4. responsibility to society: base in science and ethical regimented practices.
Evidence-based Practice in Psychology
- combination between research, the patient and based on the practiced professional's
experience.
- ** inform patients about options for assessment, prevention, or intervention services.
Informed consent
- plain language form to be signed by the client.
- clear idea of why they are there, what is going to happen, purpose, how records are
kept and stored, and who will be granted access. include the 800 number for college of
psychologists to complain against the clinical psychologist.
, National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
- psyc treatments are helpful in treatment of anxiety and depression.
- Psych treatment at least as effective as medication.
- there should be Fund access to psychological treatments delivered by trained mental
health professionals.
why do we need mental health professionals?
- more than 450 000 000 worldwide have mental disorders
- lifestyle factors associated with risk of mental health and physical health problems.
- absenteeism
- unemployment
- disability costs
- health service costs
- premature death
Availability of Psychologists
- disparities in rural versus urban areas
- variability in coverage of fees
history of assessment
first major activity in clinical psych
- intelligence (IQ, standardized testing)
- mental disorders and diagnostic systems
- personality (police officers)
Activities in Clinical Psychology
