Clinical and Counseling Psychology (CLP3305): EXAM 1 || A+
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Describe the types of activities clinical psychologists engage in. correct answers Psychotherapy
Diagnosis/assessment
Teaching
Clinical supervision
Research/writing
Consultation
Administration
Identify the most common employment settings of clinical psychologists. correct answers Private
Practice and University (Psychology) settings.
(Medical schools as a distant 3rd)
Describe the scientist-practitioner model. correct answers Integrates research and clinical
practice
Differentiates clinical psychologists from other mental health professionals
Training culminates in a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
(This model suggests that clinical work is enhanced by a knowledge of scientific methods, and
research is improved by exposure to clinical practice.
Clinical psychologists are in a unique position both to evaluate (consume) research conducted by
others and to conduct their own research (produce new knowledge).)
(This wants to be differentiated from something more narrow>
Most popular training model.)
,List the 5 major components of a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology. correct answers
Coursework
practicum work
research
qualifying exam
and internship
Post-doc is necessary for most to obtain licensure!!
5~8 years
(Average is probably about 6 years. 5+1 (1 being the internship year))
Determine who would be legally prohibited from using the title "therapist" or "psychotherapist."
correct answers No one. The titles "therapist" and "psychotherapist" are NOT regulated by the
government!
Even though Legitimate mental health workers must:
Document that they have obtained appropriate training.
Pass a licensing exam.
And Maintain current knowledge.
(This can cause problems for those seeking help and not knowing the difference between a
professional or not)
What are the similarities between clinical and counseling PhD programs? correct answers Both
require a dissertation, coursework and practicum experience, internships, and a number of years
to complete. In general though, their activities once accredited are very similar and overlap
(Psychotherapy, Diagnosis/assessment, Teaching, Clinical supervision, Research/writing,
Consultation, Administration)
What are the differences between clinical and counseling PhD programs? correct answers
Counseling psychology sometimes requires more coursework and practicum experience than
, clinical psychology. Counseling also has a longer internship than clinical's 1 year. Counseling
also has fewer alternative training programs than clinical. Counseling is 4-6 years while clinical
is 5-8 years. Clinical is also far more research heavy and one has to pass a qualifying exam. Also,
for clinical a post-doc is necessary for most to obtain a licensure.
What is Clinical Psychology? correct answers " The field of Clinical Psychology integrates
science, theory, and practice to understand, predict, and alleviate maladjustment, disability, and
discomfort as well as to promote human adaptation, adjustment, and personal development.
Clinical Psychology focuses on the intellectual, emotional, biological, psychological, social and
behavioral aspects of human functioning across the life span, in varying cultures, and at all
socioeconomic levels."
The field of clinical psychology uses science and practice to understand, prevent AND treat
mental health problems. Clinical psychology focuses on all areas of functioning and considers
factors of diversity.
What do clinical psychologists do when conducting therapy/intervention? correct answers Most
time spent in this activity
Many different types & theoretical orientations
Cognitive, Psychodynamic, Behavioral, and Eclectic most common (see Table 1-4)
Since 1970's
Less to no couches!
Not all psychologists provide the
same type of treatment
(Most therapist do their work and typically have a base theory in how they conduct their work.
Theoretical Orientation.)
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Use
Score Secured.
Describe the types of activities clinical psychologists engage in. correct answers Psychotherapy
Diagnosis/assessment
Teaching
Clinical supervision
Research/writing
Consultation
Administration
Identify the most common employment settings of clinical psychologists. correct answers Private
Practice and University (Psychology) settings.
(Medical schools as a distant 3rd)
Describe the scientist-practitioner model. correct answers Integrates research and clinical
practice
Differentiates clinical psychologists from other mental health professionals
Training culminates in a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
(This model suggests that clinical work is enhanced by a knowledge of scientific methods, and
research is improved by exposure to clinical practice.
Clinical psychologists are in a unique position both to evaluate (consume) research conducted by
others and to conduct their own research (produce new knowledge).)
(This wants to be differentiated from something more narrow>
Most popular training model.)
,List the 5 major components of a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology. correct answers
Coursework
practicum work
research
qualifying exam
and internship
Post-doc is necessary for most to obtain licensure!!
5~8 years
(Average is probably about 6 years. 5+1 (1 being the internship year))
Determine who would be legally prohibited from using the title "therapist" or "psychotherapist."
correct answers No one. The titles "therapist" and "psychotherapist" are NOT regulated by the
government!
Even though Legitimate mental health workers must:
Document that they have obtained appropriate training.
Pass a licensing exam.
And Maintain current knowledge.
(This can cause problems for those seeking help and not knowing the difference between a
professional or not)
What are the similarities between clinical and counseling PhD programs? correct answers Both
require a dissertation, coursework and practicum experience, internships, and a number of years
to complete. In general though, their activities once accredited are very similar and overlap
(Psychotherapy, Diagnosis/assessment, Teaching, Clinical supervision, Research/writing,
Consultation, Administration)
What are the differences between clinical and counseling PhD programs? correct answers
Counseling psychology sometimes requires more coursework and practicum experience than
, clinical psychology. Counseling also has a longer internship than clinical's 1 year. Counseling
also has fewer alternative training programs than clinical. Counseling is 4-6 years while clinical
is 5-8 years. Clinical is also far more research heavy and one has to pass a qualifying exam. Also,
for clinical a post-doc is necessary for most to obtain a licensure.
What is Clinical Psychology? correct answers " The field of Clinical Psychology integrates
science, theory, and practice to understand, predict, and alleviate maladjustment, disability, and
discomfort as well as to promote human adaptation, adjustment, and personal development.
Clinical Psychology focuses on the intellectual, emotional, biological, psychological, social and
behavioral aspects of human functioning across the life span, in varying cultures, and at all
socioeconomic levels."
The field of clinical psychology uses science and practice to understand, prevent AND treat
mental health problems. Clinical psychology focuses on all areas of functioning and considers
factors of diversity.
What do clinical psychologists do when conducting therapy/intervention? correct answers Most
time spent in this activity
Many different types & theoretical orientations
Cognitive, Psychodynamic, Behavioral, and Eclectic most common (see Table 1-4)
Since 1970's
Less to no couches!
Not all psychologists provide the
same type of treatment
(Most therapist do their work and typically have a base theory in how they conduct their work.
Theoretical Orientation.)
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Use
