Chapter 2 Flashcards
what is the purpose of the MRA
it declared that in order to be licensed as a psychologist (or psychological associate) in Canada, the person must be evaluated as having core competencies
what activity do clinical psychologists spend the most time during
intervention/treatment
what is the agreement between ten provincial licensing associations, plus government of NWT
The mutual recognition agreement
what led to the development of ethics codes
Hitler ! (his personal physician, dr. karl brandt, being put on trial over the things done “in the name of science”)
what is the training process for clinical psych
Some specific course work, but also practica (typically three placements), research, internship/residency, and over two years of supervised practice
the provision of information, advice, and recommendations as to how to best assess, understand, or treat a client
clinical consultation
what are the five core competencies outlines by the MRA
- interpersonal relationships
- assessment and evaluation
- intervention and consultation
- research
- ethics and standards
what type of degree is the clinical scientist model
PhD
in BC, MB, and Ont. what is the title for those without a doctorate (only a masters)
Psychological associate. they cannot legally call themselves a psychologist in these provinces without a doctorate (and being licensed. which. you need a doctorate for)
what are the two pillars of clinical psychology
Science and Ethics
define protective factors
characteristics that lessen the likelihood of eventually developing a disease or disorder
what are the three types of training you can receive for doctorate studies in clinical psych
a science practitioner (PhD), a clinical scientist (PhD), or a practitioner scholar (PsyD)
what is the biggest part of ethics in clinical psychology
informed consent
what is the mutual recognition agreement
to establish conditions under which a psychologist is licenced/registered to practice without supervision
characteristics that increase likelihood of disorder development
risk factors
a training model that emphasises clinical skills and competencies as a research consumer
practitioner scholar model
after completing a graduate degree, how long does it generally take before someone receives the right to use the title of “psychologist” and to autonomously offer services
at least one more year generally, maybe two
which ethical principal is given the most weight
respect for dignity of persons and peoples
usually based in community settings as opposed to institutional settings
prevention programs and efforts
what are the three licensing exams in canada
The examination for professional practice in psychology (EPPP), Jurisprudence and ethics exam (JEE), and an oral exam
note: there are talks to introduce a fourth exam, the EPPP2 however this has not yet been implemented
what are the four ethical principals of clinical psych
- respect for dignity of persons and peoples
- responsible caring
- integrity in relationships
- responsibility to society
why are licenses not issued on a federal level
different provinces have different laws
what type of degree is the practitioner scholar model
a PhysD
what are the three components to be eligible for clinical psych training
Honours thesis, Psych credits, and your GPA
are PhysD programs accredited
not generally because theyre not usually found at chartered unis. there also are not many of them. theres like. two.
what type of degree is the scientist practitioner model
PhD
what is accreditation
a process to ensure training programs meet the professions expectations
whats the difference between a PhD and PsyD
A PsyD is more focused specifically on research and programs are a lot more rare. additionally, you generally cannot get funding for a PsyD like you can a PhD
in order to be eligible for accreditation, a program must:
be housed in a provincially or territorially chartered university
an ethical principal to ensure that the person who is offered services (or participates in research) understands what is being done and agrees to participate
informed consent
what is organisational consultation
services to help an organisation develop a prevention or intervention program, evaluate how well an org is doing in providing a service, or providing opinions on policies set my an org
what is the clinical scientist model
a training model that strongly promotes the development of research skills
a training model that emphasises competencies in both research and provision of psychological services
scientist-practitioner model
