-Clinical Psychology focuses on intellectual, emotional, biological, psychological, social,
behavioral aspects of human functioning across the life span
-They engage in activities such as
*psychotherapy* (largest percent),
*diagnosis/assessment* (second largest),
teaching,
clinical supervision,
research/writing,
consultation (least),
and administration
-They do many things but the *two biggest* are *psychotherapy* (therapy) and *diagnosis and
assessment* correct answers The types of activities *clinical psychologists* engage in
Private practice and university correct answers The most common employment settings of
clinical psychologists
1. coursework
2. practicum work
3. research
4. qualifying exam
5. internship correct answers 5 major components of a *Ph.D. program* in clinical psychology
Provides students with a strong scientific foundation correct answers Coursework
Supervised assessment/interviewing, therapy correct answers Practicum work
, Master's thesis and dissertation at minimum, different expectations depending on program
correct answers Research
Can take many forms; written, oral, literature review correct answers Qualifying exam
-Last year of training
-Work fulltime in a clinical setting correct answers Internship
-Differentiates clinical psychologists from other mental health professionals and the Ph. D.
-Practice psychotherapy with skill and sensitivity and conduct research on the hypotheses they
have generated from clinical observation correct answers The Scientist-Practioner model
-Counseling psychology work with more "normal people, with normal problems" rather than
clinical who work with people *suffering from more extreme issues*
-Counseling psychologists are also *less involved in research* than clinical psychologists are
-The field of counseling psychology is much *smaller* than clinical and there are fewer training
programs
-Clinical psychology is much *more competitive* correct answers *Difference* between clinical
and counseling psychology
Jobs are available in universities and to get your Ph.D it's a 4-6 program with a year long
internship. correct answers *Similarities* between clinical and counseling psychology
Psychiatrists only need MD or DO as opposed to a
clinical psychologist needing a PH. D which is a doctor of philosophy. correct answers
Difference between a *clinical psychologist* and a *psychiatrist*
-A social worker just needs *masters in social work* which requires only 2 years of schooling