Careers in Psychology Flashcards
APA, based in ____, is a non-profit organization dedicated to…
-advancement of psychology as a science
B.A. psychology majors work in…
- management
- teaching
- counseling
- social work
- sales
Graduate programs are offered in…
- experimental
- developmental
- biological psychology
- clinical/counseling
- school
- cognitive
- I/O
- forensic
PhD is ____ based, and includes a _____
PsyD is ____ based.
- research, dissertation (paper based on original research)
- practitioner
By ____, all states required a license to practice.
-1977
In ____, APA developed standardized licensing requirements. Its chief criteria includes…
- 1987
- must have doctoral degree
- must comply with ethical standards
The difference between guidelines and ethics are…
- guidelines are aspirational
- ethics are expected to be followed
Specialty Forensic Psychology guidelines are…
-responsible for a fundamental and reasonable level of knowledge and understanding of the legal and professional standards that govern their participation as experts in legal proceedings
It is most crucial for psychologists to be knowledgeable and sensitive to…
- cultural values and norms
- to recognize their own assumptions and biases
In ___ APA created “guidelines for providers of psychological service to ethnic, linguistic, and culturally diverse populations”
-1993
School Psychology is involved in…
-evaluation, diagnosis, and reduction of social, emotional, cognitive problems of school-age children
(similar to child clinical psychologist)
School Psychologist’s work with…
-students, parents, teachers, school administrators
Industrial/Organizational Psychologists…
-develop strategies that build better organizations and improve employee well-being
