Abnormal Psychology 8th Edition Comer Test Bank/ PSYC 3140 Abnormal
Psychology Test Bank (answered) 100% correct
Definition of clinical psychology
Ans>> - alleviates discomfort and relieves emotional pain
- promotes wellness and human adaptation
Goals of clinical psychology
Ans>> Integrate science and practice
Apply integrated knowledge
Alleviate suffering and promote health
Education and training in clinical psychology
Ans>> PhD or PsyD
More PsyD granted than PHD
Doctoral Degree in Clinical psych (about 3,000 of which are awarded each year)
Type of work (treatment, assessment, research)-- Clinical psych
Ans>> 4 years of intensive, full-time coursework, followed by a 1-year, full-time predoctoral
internship.
Required coursework includes courses on psychotherapy, assessment, statistics, research
design and methodology, biological bases of behavior, cognitive-affective bases of behavior,
social bases of behavior, individual differences, and other subjects
Distinction from other mental health professionals
Ans>> MHP does not do research
Counselling Psych - less severe clients, likely to be humanistic in orientation, same
internship/degree/licensure status
Psychiatrist - Medical school, medication
Social Worker - Masters, social services,
School Psychologist - Masters/Doc, students, psych testing
Professional Counsellor - Masters, less severe clients
,LMFT - Masters, couples, and families
Empathy v. sympathy
Ans>> Empathy: Involves the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
It means putting yourself in their shoes and experiencing their emotions from their
perspective.
Sympathy: involves feeling pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune. It acknowledges the
other person's feelings but does not necessarily involve sharing or understanding those
feelings deeply.
Connection vs. Distance:
Ans>> Empathy fosters a deeper emotional connection, while sympathy can feel more
detached.
Response Style:
Ans>> Empathetic responses often validate and reflect back the other person's feelings,
whereas sympathetic responses may offer consolation without deeper engagement.
Components of expressing empathy
Ans>> A therapist experiences empathy for a client when the therapist is able to sense the
client's emotions, just as the client would, to perceive and understand the events of his or her
life in a compassionate way
Empathy involves a deep, nonjudgmental understanding of the client's experiences in which
the therapist's own values and point of view are temporarily suspended. The therapist sees life
through the client's eyes and adopts the client's frame of reference
Cultural differences and empathy
Ans>> Clinicians should be mindful of a client's culture and put themselves in their shoes.
Etic vs. Emic perspectives
Ans>> The ETIC perspective emphasizes the similarities between all people. It assumes
universality among all people and generally does not attach importance to differences among
cultural groups.
The EMIC perspective differs from the etic perspective in that it recognizes and emphasizes
culture-specific norms. A psychologist employing the emic perspective considers a client's
, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings within the context of the client's own culture rather than
imposing norms of another culture on the client
Tripartite model of personal identity
Ans>> D. W. Sue and Sue (2008) offer a three-level model called the tripartite model of
personal identity in which all levels hold some degree of importance.
One level in this model is the individual level. Here, the premise is that "all individuals are, in
some respects, like no other individuals."
A second level is the group level, where the premise is that "all individuals are, in some
respects, like some other individuals."
The final level is the universal level, based on the premise that "all individuals are, in some
respects, like all other individuals"
Heterogeneity
Ans>> the quality or state of being diverse in character or content.
Acculturation (4 types) :
Ans>> adopting elements of the new culture or retaining elements of their original culture
Assimilation: adopts much of new culture, abandons much of original culture
Separation: rejects much of new culture, retains much of original culture
Marginalization: rejects much of new and original culture
Integration: adopts much of the new and retains much of the original
Cultural competence and cultural self-awareness
Definition and its importance (and role) in clinical work
Ans>> The definition of cultural competence is "awareness, knowledge, and skills"
Multicultural counselling competence is defined as the counsellor’s acquisition of awareness,
knowledge, and skills needed to function effectively in a pluralistic democratic society . . .
and on an organizational/societal level, advocating effectively to develop new theories,
practices, policies, and organizational structures that are more responsive to all groups.
Multicultural counselling is a helping role and process that aligns with the client's cultural
values and life experiences. It acknowledges individual, group, and universal identities, and
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller kamasimungu. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
