Lecture 4 - Careers Flashcards
1
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Academic Psycholgists
Professors
L4, P.1
A
- Advance psychological knowledge through teaching and research
2
Q
Applied Psychologists
(8 Categories)
L4, P.1
A
1. Clinical/Counselling Psychologists - Help people with thier issues
2. Eductaional/School Psychologists- Help take care of students and help them learn more effectively
3. Sports Psychologists
4. Government Psychologists
5. Addiction Psychologists
6. Industrial/Organizational Psychologists - Organize businesses and help attract and retain employees and customers
7. Enviornmental Psychologists
8. Human Services Psychologists
3
Q
Clinical Psychologist
L4, P.2
A
- Must have a PhD* in psychology
- Must also complete various internships with practicing clinical psychologists, write and pass an exam before becoming a certified one
- Once qualified and resistered to work they can diagnose, treat and study mental and emotional probelms
- Is a regulated term, you MUST have the above experience to become one
- Very commonly confused with related fields
*PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
4
Q
Psychotherapist
L4, P.2
A
- A non-regulated and non-specific term to refer to someone who provides therapy of a psychological nature
- Do NOT have to be a registered clinical psychologist or have any prior experience to refer to yourself as one
- Can have anything from no degree or experience to an advanced professional degree
- Cannot diagnose emotional disorders
5
Q
Psychoanalyst
L4, P.2
A
- Has specific training in psychoanalysis after completeing an advanced degree (usually a PhD* or MD*)
- May treat emotional disorders
*PhD - Doctor of Philosophy & *MD - Medical Degree
6
Q
Psychiatrist
A
- Does work similar to that of a clinical psychologist but comes from a medical background instead of a psychological one
- Has an MD* and then goes on to specialize in psychiatry later on
- Takes a biological approach from a medical perspective
- Regulated term
- May diagnose emotional disorders
*MD - Medical Degree
