chapter 3 current controversies Flashcards
are there states that currently allow clinical psychologists to prescribe medication
yes several states granted privileges since early 2000s
arguments in favor of granting prescription privileges
shortage of psychiatrists
clinical psychologist are more expert than physicians
other professionals have privileges
convince for clients
more reasons clinics psychologist should be able to give drugs
professional autonomy and identification
evolution of the profession
revenue for the profession
arguments against drug shit
training issues
threats to psychotherapy
identity confusion
potential influence of the pharmaceutical industry
what specific forms of therapy are effective? how do we find out?
ensure that therapy techniques are uniform
provide instructions- a therapy manual
what is evidence based practice
the integration of the best available research with initial expertise in the context of patient characteristics, culture, and preferences
what are manipulates therapies?
diagnosed the disorder and then having exact steps to treat it
example a prolonged exposure treatment for PTSD
what are some advantages to using manipulated treatment?
Scientific legitimacy
Establishing minimal levels of competence
Training improvements
decrease reliance on clinical judgment
What are some disadvantages to manipulated therapy?
threats to psychotherapy relationship
Diagnostic complaints
Restrictions on practice
debatable criteria for empirical evidence
what are some diagnostic complications that might exist when utilizing manipulated treatment
concern about pathologizing normal behaviors
- introducing new disorders that were once considered “normal”
- lowering the bar for diagnosing- some receive treatment they don’t need
what might lead to the over expansion of psychological disorders
introducing new disorders that of things that were once “normal”
lowering the bar for diagnosing existing disorders
what is the issue with the overexpansion of disorders?
People may receive treatment they don’t actually need
What impact do the pharmaceutical industry have on over expansion of disorders?
69% of the people involved in the development of the DSM five had ties to major pharmaceutical companies
what is telepsychology?
The use of technology, including the Internet, videoing, smart phones, and texting and the application of clinical psychology
what changes related to tele psychology occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Use of technology and an increase in the number of people seeking psychological services
