What is Resnick's definition of clinical psychology? correct answers The field of clinical psychology involves research, teaching and services to alleviate intellectual, emotional, behavioral, psychological, social and biological maladjustments
Psychiatrist correct answers Medical prfession, med...
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What is Resnick's definition of clinical psychology? correct answers The field of clinical
psychology involves research, teaching and services to alleviate intellectual, emotional,
behavioral, psychological, social and biological maladjustments
Psychiatrist correct answers Medical prfession, medical model. MD
Psychiatric social work correct answers background history of a person including the existing
problems and conduct family interviews. Masters in Social working
Counseling psychologist correct answers works with normal or moderately mal-adjusted persons.
Interviews and test have gone into private practice.
School psychologist correct answers work with educators to improve the intellectual, social, and
emotional growth of school children
Rehabilitation psychologist correct answers focus on people physically or cognitively disabled.
Health psychologists correct answers prevention/treatment of illnesses, before problems begin.
Psychiatric nurses correct answers work in a hospital, managing the patient's treatment plans. RN
Paraprofessionals correct answers assist professional mental health workers. May not have
degree
Mental health counselors correct answers Masters in counseling and license to practice.
Know the activities of clinical psychologists correct answers a. Most frequently engaged
activities: Psychotherapy, individual, groups, couples. diagnosis and assessment. Research has
increased over the years. Administration.
b. Employment sites: 1st is private practice, then hospitals/clinical sites.
Know the difference between the nomothetic and idiographic approaches. correct answers ~
Nomothetic: understanding general principles of behavior of people (groups of ppl)
~ Idographic: understanding individual differences (individual ppl)
Know the training the clinical psychologists undergo. correct answers a. Graduate school (5
years doctoral to be considered clinical psychologist)
i. Training philosophy
ii. Course work: to fulfill the scientist-practitioner model
iii. Practicum work: clinical practice
iv. Research: develop research experience and thesis.
v. Internship: experience in professional setting
vi. Qualifying examination: preliminary examination or comprehensive exam
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