Ch. 1 Flashcards
Clinical Psychology was first used in 1907 by who?
Lightner Witmer
This model was created in 1949 at a conference that emphasizes both practice and research. Graduates should be able to competently practice and conduct research.
Boulder Model (Scientist-Practitioner Model)
This model was created in 1973 at a conference that emphasizes practice over research, Yields the PsyD degree, (not the traditional Ph.D.), higher acceptance rates, and larger classes.
Practitioner-Scholar Model (or Vail model)
This model emerged in the 90’s as a reaction against the trend toward practice represented by Vail Model.
Clinical Scientist Model
This degree emphasizes practice and research, smaller classes, lower acceptance rates, offers more funding, and greater success rates.
PhD
This degree emphasizes practice OVER research, larger classes, greater acceptance rates, and professional schools, offers less funding, and less success in placing students in APA-accredited internships.
PsyD
Author of “Manifesto for a Science of Clinical Psychology”, 1991, sparked the Clinical Scientist Model. A subset of Ph.D. institutions that strongly endorse empiricism and science.
Richard McFall
What model is this? “…graduates function in a variety of settings as teachers, researchers, and providers of clinical services… The program emphasizes the integration of scientific knowledge and the professional skills and attitudes needed to function as a clinical psychologist in academic, research, or applied settings.”
Boulder Model
What model is this? “As a professional school, our focus is not strictly on research and theory, but on preparing students to become outstanding practitioners, providing direct service to help individuals and organizations thrive.”
Vail Model
What model is this? “Indiana University’s _______________________ is designed with a special mission in mind: To train first-rate clinical scientists… applicants with primary interests in pursuing careers as service providers are not likely to thrive here.”
Clinical Scientist Model
Define: A person whose work with others involved aspects of treatment, education, and interpersonal issues.
Original Clinical Psychology definition
Integrates science, theory, and practice to understand, predict, and alleviate maladjustment, disability, and discomfort as well as to promote human adaptation, adjustment, and personal development. Also focuses on the intellectual, emotional, biological psychological, social, and behavioral aspects of human functioning across the life span, in varying cultures, and at all socioeconomic levels.
APA definition of clinical Psychology
A degree focused on practice that uses the Vail model.
PsyD
A degree focused on research that uses the Boulder Model.
PhD
