Chapter 1 Flashcards
what is clinical psychology
research, teaching and services relevant to the applications of principles, methods, and procedures for understanding behavioral maladaptive diversity applied to lots of clients
clinical psychologist must obtain…
a doctoral degree
5-6 years with specially tracks
What are the three training models
the science-practitioner model
the scholar practitioner model
the clinical scientist model
what is the scientist-practitioner model
boulder model
balances practice and science
research- stats and assessment- therapy
most common
what is the scholar-practitioner model
vail model
emphasis on psychological services not research training
Psy.D
what is the clinical scientist model
emphasis on treatment and scientific training
academic career
characteristics of Ph.D programs
emphasis on research
smaller classes
more full-time faculty
higher admissions standards
characteristics of Psy.D programs
emphasis on psychological practice
free-standing, independent schools
lower admission standards
less funding to students
larger class size
lower success in finding an internship
how many doctoral programs should you apply for
10-15
pick a lab you are interested in and work with that mentor
what do you need in your undergrad to look good for graduate school?
high gpa 3.5
psych classes
relationship with professors
research experience
high graduate record exam scores
internship or volunteer experience
what do you need for your grad school application
personal statement
letters of recommendation
long term goals
knowledge of options
what is involved in graduate training
advanced coursework
exams
clinical training
one year long pre-doctoral internship
research training
what is the predoctoral internship
full year of supervised clinical experience in an applied setting
application is similar to applying to grad school
match process
getting licensed
varys from states to state
passing the national licensure exam and state specific
what does the professional activity of supervision involve
a specialized type of teaching graduate students
many forms- observation, reviewing videos/audio
potential ethical issues
