Intro to Clinical Psychology-Exam
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accreditation -CORRECT ANSWER designation bestowed by the APA on psychological
training programs that meet acceptable training standards
clinical practicum -CORRECT ANSWER training experience designed to build specific
clinical skills (assessment, psychotherapy, etc). often, these are combined with
academic content, or theory, with practical experience
clinical psychologist -CORRECT ANSWER member of profession devoted to
understanding and treating individuals affected by a variety of emotional, behavioral,
and/or cognitive difficulties. may be involved in numerous activities, including
psychotherapy, assessment and diagnosis, teaching, supervision, research,
consultation, and administration
clinical science model -CORRECT ANSWER clinical psychology training model that
emphasizes empirically supported approaches to assessment, prevention, and clinical
intervention. arose from concerns that clinical psychology was not firmly grounded in
science
clinical social workers -CORRECT ANSWER mental health professional trained in
psychiatric diagnosis and in individual and group psychotherapy. 2-year master's
degree. intensely involved in the day-to-day lives of their patients and focus more on the
social and factors contributing to their patients' difficulties
counseling psychologists -CORRECT ANSWER psychologists whose interests and
activities overlap significantly with those of clinical psychologists. provide individual and
group psychotherapy for normal or moderately maladjusted individuals and have offered
educational and occupational counseling
doctoral degree -CORRECT ANSWER degree that requires training beyond the
master's degree. in clinical psychology you can get this degree by 4 years of graduate
training in assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, and research, plus a 1-year
internship
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) -CORRECT ANSWER test frequently required of
applicants to graduate training programs. assesses quantitative, verbal, and analytical
abilities
health psychologists -CORRECT ANSWER psychologists whose research or practical
work focuses on the prevention of illness, the promotion and maintenance of good
health, or the treatment of individuals with diagnosed medical conditions
, internship -CORRECT ANSWER intensive clinical experience required of all clinical
psychology students and usually occurring at the very end of their graduate training
master's degree -CORRECT ANSWER an advanced degree, usually obtained after 2
years of graduate work
paraprofessionals -CORRECT ANSWER individuals (ex. crisis hotline workers) who
have been trained to assist professional mental health workers
professional schools -CORRECT ANSWER schools offering advanced training in
psychology that emphasizes competence in assessment and psychotherapy over
competence in research, majority aren't APA accredited
psy. d. degree -CORRECT ANSWER advanced degree in psychology that is emerging
as an alternative to traditional research oriented Ph.D, clinical focused, higher
acceptance rate, lower % get financial assistance and internships
psychiatrist -CORRECT ANSWER a physician with intensive training in the diagnosis
and treatment of a variety of mental disorders. because of their medical backgrounds
psychiatrists may prescribe behavior or psychological distress
psychological clinical -CORRECT ANSWER a clinic operated by a clinical psychology
training program and staffed by clinical students, faculty, and others. provides a setting
for clinical students to gain practical experience by offering assessment, therapy, and
consultation services to the public
qualifying examination -CORRECT ANSWER an examination required of all clinical
psychology students, usually in their third year of training. the function of this exam is to
ensure the student's academic competence
rehabilitation psychologists -CORRECT ANSWER psychologists whose practice
focuses upon individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities. often work in general or
rehabilitation hospitals and they help individuals with disabilities dies with the
psychological, social, and environmental ramifications of their conditions
school psychologists -CORRECT ANSWER work with educators to promote the
intellectual, social, and emotional growth of school-age children. evaluate children with
special needs, developing interventions or programs to address these needs, consulting
with teachers and administrators about issues of school policy
scientist-practitioner model of training -CORRECT ANSWER the predominant training
philosophy in clinical psychology today, is based on the idea that clinical psychologists
should integrate their roles of scientist and practitioner
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accreditation -CORRECT ANSWER designation bestowed by the APA on psychological
training programs that meet acceptable training standards
clinical practicum -CORRECT ANSWER training experience designed to build specific
clinical skills (assessment, psychotherapy, etc). often, these are combined with
academic content, or theory, with practical experience
clinical psychologist -CORRECT ANSWER member of profession devoted to
understanding and treating individuals affected by a variety of emotional, behavioral,
and/or cognitive difficulties. may be involved in numerous activities, including
psychotherapy, assessment and diagnosis, teaching, supervision, research,
consultation, and administration
clinical science model -CORRECT ANSWER clinical psychology training model that
emphasizes empirically supported approaches to assessment, prevention, and clinical
intervention. arose from concerns that clinical psychology was not firmly grounded in
science
clinical social workers -CORRECT ANSWER mental health professional trained in
psychiatric diagnosis and in individual and group psychotherapy. 2-year master's
degree. intensely involved in the day-to-day lives of their patients and focus more on the
social and factors contributing to their patients' difficulties
counseling psychologists -CORRECT ANSWER psychologists whose interests and
activities overlap significantly with those of clinical psychologists. provide individual and
group psychotherapy for normal or moderately maladjusted individuals and have offered
educational and occupational counseling
doctoral degree -CORRECT ANSWER degree that requires training beyond the
master's degree. in clinical psychology you can get this degree by 4 years of graduate
training in assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, and research, plus a 1-year
internship
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) -CORRECT ANSWER test frequently required of
applicants to graduate training programs. assesses quantitative, verbal, and analytical
abilities
health psychologists -CORRECT ANSWER psychologists whose research or practical
work focuses on the prevention of illness, the promotion and maintenance of good
health, or the treatment of individuals with diagnosed medical conditions
, internship -CORRECT ANSWER intensive clinical experience required of all clinical
psychology students and usually occurring at the very end of their graduate training
master's degree -CORRECT ANSWER an advanced degree, usually obtained after 2
years of graduate work
paraprofessionals -CORRECT ANSWER individuals (ex. crisis hotline workers) who
have been trained to assist professional mental health workers
professional schools -CORRECT ANSWER schools offering advanced training in
psychology that emphasizes competence in assessment and psychotherapy over
competence in research, majority aren't APA accredited
psy. d. degree -CORRECT ANSWER advanced degree in psychology that is emerging
as an alternative to traditional research oriented Ph.D, clinical focused, higher
acceptance rate, lower % get financial assistance and internships
psychiatrist -CORRECT ANSWER a physician with intensive training in the diagnosis
and treatment of a variety of mental disorders. because of their medical backgrounds
psychiatrists may prescribe behavior or psychological distress
psychological clinical -CORRECT ANSWER a clinic operated by a clinical psychology
training program and staffed by clinical students, faculty, and others. provides a setting
for clinical students to gain practical experience by offering assessment, therapy, and
consultation services to the public
qualifying examination -CORRECT ANSWER an examination required of all clinical
psychology students, usually in their third year of training. the function of this exam is to
ensure the student's academic competence
rehabilitation psychologists -CORRECT ANSWER psychologists whose practice
focuses upon individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities. often work in general or
rehabilitation hospitals and they help individuals with disabilities dies with the
psychological, social, and environmental ramifications of their conditions
school psychologists -CORRECT ANSWER work with educators to promote the
intellectual, social, and emotional growth of school-age children. evaluate children with
special needs, developing interventions or programs to address these needs, consulting
with teachers and administrators about issues of school policy
scientist-practitioner model of training -CORRECT ANSWER the predominant training
philosophy in clinical psychology today, is based on the idea that clinical psychologists
should integrate their roles of scientist and practitioner
