2.3 Flashcards
The main objectives of the fourth year psychology course are to
provide an integrated and comprehensive education in the discipline of psychology, to permit advanced level study in a range of areas, and to develop competence in conducting research
An APAC accredited fourth year must provide students with
nced education and training in the core psychology graduate attributes
core psychology graduate attributes include
advanced theoretical and empirical knowledge in the core research areas of the discipline (see Table 3.2),
knowledge of the theoretical and empirical bases underpinning the construction, implementation, and interpretation of some of the most widely used cognitive and personality assessments, knowledge of the theoretical and empirical bases underpinning evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention, understanding and explaining how the science and practice of psychology is influenced by social, historical, professional, and cultural contexts.
APAC places an emphasis that the fourth year course is a _________ only
foundation
The medical definition of competence is
the habitual and judicious use of communication, knowledge, technical skills, clinical reasoning, emotions, values, and reflection in daily practice for the benefit of the individual and community being served” (Epstein & Hundert, 2002, p. 226)
Provisional registration is the registration type that enables the individual to
complete a period of supervised practice that is required to be eligible for general registration as a psychologist
The core capabilities and attributes that must be achieved by a provisional psychologist during an internship program are:
knowledge of the discipline
ethical, legal and professional matters psychological assessment and measurement intervention strategies research and evaluation communication and interpersonal relationships working within a cross-cultural context practice across the lifespan
The micro-skills of counselling include :
informed consent, effective listening, attending to the client, questioning, encouraging, paraphrasing, summarising, confrontation (if appropriate), time management of a session, termination of a session
Pachana et al., (2011) propose two models to be adopted in Australia
Synder and Elliot’s (2005) matrix model
Rodolfa et al.’s (2005) cube model
Synder and Elliot’s (2005) matrix model is informed by positive psychology with a core focus
on the strengths and weaknesses of people in their personalities and their environments
The core of Synder and Elliot’s (2005) matrix model
consists of a two-dimension, four-quadrant matrix
