clinical psychology correct answers uses science and practice to understand, prevent, and treat
mental health problems...focuses on all areas of functioning and considers factors of diversity
What does a clinical psychologist do? correct answers psychotherapy, diagnosis/assessment,
teaching, clinical supervision, research/writing, consultation, administration
what do clinical psychologists spend most of their time doing? correct answers psychotherapy,
80%
types of therapy correct answers cognitive, psychodynamic, behavioral, and eclectic
how do clinical psychologists gather information correct answers observation, testing,
interviewing
scientist-practitioner model correct answers to be an effective clinical psychologist, one must
have expertise in thinking like a scientist
examples of administrative duties correct answers client progress notes, irb applications,
committees
what is a consultation correct answers sharing expertise with another agency to aid in its
functioning
where do most clinical psychologists work? correct answers private practice or universities
which training uses the scientist practitioner model? correct answers PhD
components of a PhD correct answers coursework, practicum work, research, exam, internship
, how long does a phd take correct answers 5-8 years
clinical science phD model correct answers more emphasis on research and science
psy.d programs correct answers professional schools, for-profit, little research
what activities do counseling psychologists do correct answers group or individual counseling,
educational or occupational counseling, career and vocational assessment, less likely to work
with more severe psychopathology
Where do Counseling Psychologists work? correct answers - Colleges and Universities
- Hospitals
- Community Mental Health Clinics
counseling psychology training correct answers 4-6 years, 1 year internship, dissertation with
lower research expectations
psychiatrists correct answers medical doctors (md or do), prescribe psychotropic meds, usually
no therapy
social work correct answers intense involvement with everyday lives of their clients, MSW 2
years
school psychologists correct answers work with children, conduct educational assessments,
develop learning programs, consult with teachers parents and school officials
legitimate mental health workers must correct answers -document that they have obtained
appropriate training