Applied psychology and employability Flashcards
what are the different professions in psychology?
- Clinical
- Counselling
- Educational
- Forensic
- Health
- Neuropsychology
- Occupational
- Sports & Exercise
- Research & Teaching
what is the role of a clinical psychologist?
- Aim to reduce psychological distress and enhance well-being
- Deal with wide range of mental and physical health problems (e.g.,addiction, anxiety, depression)
- Conduct clinical assessments
- Create Psychological Formulation
what is counselling psychology?
- Work to improve psychological functioning and well-being
- Mental health problems
- Difficult life events (e.g., bereavement)* Work collaboratively with people (people skills!)
what is an educational psychologist?
- Work with children and young people in educational settings
- Also offer support to teachers, parents, and widercommunity involved with children
- Tackle issues including learning difficulties,social/emotional problems, issues around disability
What is the role of a forensic psychologist?
- Examines psychological aspects of legal processes in court, e.g. as expert witness
- Applying psychological theory to criminal investigation
- Understanding and treating criminal behaviour
what is a health psychologist?
Psychological process of health,illness, and health care
what is a neuropsychologist?
Assessment and rehabilitation of people with brain injury or neurological disease
what is an occupational psychologist?
- Applying knowledge about behaviour to the workplace
- Aim: increase the effectiveness of organizations and improve job satisfaction of individuals
- Intersects with fields of personnel management, time management, and ergonomics
what do sports and exercise psychologists do?
- Sports psychologists help athletes prepare for demands of training and competition
- Exercise psychologists work with the general public to improve overall fitness levels
what are research and teaching psychologists?
- Evidence-base for psychological theories and applications
- Help develop professional practice and communicate psychological research to the wider community
- ‘Grow’ another generation of psychologists!
what is the BPS
- Main learned society and professional body for psychologists in the UK (est. 1901)
- 40,000+ members
- Serves to promote excellence and ethical conduct in teaching, research, and practice
what is the main role of the BPS?
BPS works to increase influence of psychology in society:
- UK Parliaments and Assemblies* Consultations
- Non-government organisations* International links (e.g., APA; European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations)
how does the accreditation of psychology degrees work? (BPS)
BPS accredits undergraduate, conversion, and postgraduate courses and training programmes in psychology
- Accredited degree provides Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)* Aberdeen’s MA and BSc Psychology degrees (single and joint) are accredited by the BPS
What is the HCPC regulation of psychological professions?
- The HCPC also regulates 15 other professions (e.g., art therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists)
- HCPC maintains a register of approved practitioners
- Statutory regulation is legally protected
- Seven psychology professions are currently regulated by the HCPC
what are the approved routes to HCPC registration?
- BPS accredited undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
- All psychology professions require a postgraduate qualification Clinical / Counselling / Educational- Professional Doctorate (PhD)Health / Occupational / Sports / Forensic- Approved Masters Degree (MSc)
- HCPC requires evidence of continuing professional development
what is employability?
A set of achievements – skills, understandings and personal attributes – that make graduates more likely to gain employment and be successful in their chosen occupations
what is the employability journey for first years?
- Making the transition from High School to University.
- Learning more about a range of topics.
- Getting a range of volunteer and work experience
what is employability for final-year students?
- Making the transition from student to potential future colleague.
- Specialising in your key subject area.
- Building on your work experience with work relevant to your chosen career.
what does employability mean for the employee?
- Taking the initiative, learning about your role and the organisation.
- Getting hands on experience.
- Defining your career goal
why is employability important?
▪ ‘A degree is no longer enough’
▪ Recruiters look for transferable skills and relevant work experience in graduates, alongside academic achievement.
▪ You will gain many skills during your degree, but you also need additional experience.
▪ You need to ensure you can stand out from the crowd.
what is academic excellence?
- Academic excellence
▪ Knowledge & understanding
▪ Intellectual curiosity
what is critical thinking and communication?
▪ Independent creative thinking
▪ Work independently and as part of a team
▪ Problem identification and analysis
what is learning and personal development?
- Learning & personal development
▪ Self directed study
▪ Self reflection
what is active citizenship?
- Ethical & moral issues
▪ Inclusive society
