Intro Flashcards
What is psychology?
The study of how people, think, feel and behave, but also the application of that knowledge to solve practical problems.
List the different specialty areas of psychological practice within Australia
- Clinical neuropsychology
- Clinical
- Counselling
- Health
- Forensic
- Organizational
- Community
- Education and developmental
- Exercise and sport
Clinical neuropsychology
human behaviour and its relation the normal and abnormal functioning of the CNS
Clinical psychology
unhealthy individuals, psychopathological conditions across the lifespan, range from mild to severe
Counselling
healthy individuals, social and personal functioning
Exercise and sport pyschology
Behaviour, performance and well-being. Physical activity contexts of; exercise prescription, rehabilitation and sports.
Describe the differences between teaching, research and practice in psychology
Teaching - delivering courses
Research - inquiry and advancing knowledge
Practice - work with clients on a range of issues
What is the difference between a study and experiment
Study - no control over variables
Experiment - manipulate observational variables
Levels of reflection
Critical
Practical
Technical
What is reflective practice?
After an experience reflecting on the experience to gain knowledge and prepare for the next experience
Describe the 3 broad types of reflective practice
In-action: during the present
On-action: within the present but not during the activity
Retrospective on-action: after the action
Ethical Considerations of practice
Confidentiality
Boundaries
Competence
Confidentiality
practitioner-client alliance
space where sessions are conducted
referral process
Boundaries
Identify, define and manage boundaries with clients - set places
Competence
Influence of external and internal sources
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
