Module 2 Flashcards
What is a Clinical Psychologist?
A CP sort problems activated by mental illness, and is scientifically established and evidence-based. The cases range from mild to severe.
What do Clinical Psychologists do to help future potential psychologists?
They mentor and peer people
What is one of the challenges of CP’s according to Kathryn Lawrence?
Dealing with bereavement
According to Kathryn Lawrence, what is involved in a typical day for a CP?
Administration and formal assessment
Using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, which is the main form of therapy used
Update clinical review and management Plan CRIMPS
Requires flexibility as the day’s outlook may change markedly, from the beginning to the end
What did Carless and Podem find regarding practicum experience?
That practicum experience increased the vocational preference of students. However, there was no different with regards to self-efficacy, career commitment and the prospect of whether they would get a job stayed the same.
What helps crystallise choices?
Internship, meaning practical experience gives students an advantage
What happens to students who have a high commitment to career choices?
They do better in finding jobs
What are some of the techniques Counselling Psychologist use?
Evidence-based techniques such as cognitive, behavioural and vocational assessment.
What is the main difference between Counselling Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists?
Clinical Psychologists usually deal with severe mental conditions and Counselling Psychologists deals with problems due to life affects.
Where do Counselling Psychologists mainly work?
Nearly half CP’s work in Private Practise
What is the largest Counselling Body in Australia?
The Collge of Counselling
What are the main types of therapy used by Counselling Psychologists?
Psychodynamic, cognitive behaviours, as well as systematic and heuristic - existential
What do Community Psychologists mainly deal with?
The health and well being of the community, which involves substance abuse, teen pregnancy, immigration, etc
What ways do Community Psychologists revolve issues in the Community?
resolve conflict, liase with communities and individuals in policy development
What kind of problems do Educational and Development Psychologists deal with?
Early childhood development problems
School years, with problems such as dyslexia
Adolescence, with friendship issues, drugs, etc
Late Adulthood, with problems such as loss or grief.
What sort of problems does Dr Primrose deal with in a typical day at school?
Meetings with teachers and parents to discuss issues such as drugs at school and learning disabilities
What is one of the main benefits of volunteering?
It increases a persons social consciousness and provides valuable experience
What are the differences between a group and a team?
Groups are medium to large with shared leadership. Whereas team is limited, with solo leadership and conformism.
What are some of the problems associated with groups?
role conflict, not a clear idea of what they are doing, the conflict between individuals and not understanding what is expected of them
What is a positive and negative of a group?
Positive - a group will motivate individuals
Negative - it will create a division in the group
What is groupthink?
It is believing the group is correct, even when the evidence in showing otherwise
How can groupthink be avoided?
By not blinding following the leader (think Trump)
Critically evaluating what has been discussed
Having a person in the group whos role is to be a devil advocate
What characteristics does a monitor, evaluator possess?
sees all options, however, lacks drive and abilities
What characteristics does a planner possess?
They are known as the definer, which means they are inventive and insightful
What main characteristic does an implementer possess?
They are extroverts
What are three characteristics in Bobins 9 team roles?
Celebrate differences
study under pressure
define roles for each personality, i.e monitor
Tensions between people, either working alone or together
How does stress affect the nervous system and how can Mindfulness help?
When we are constantly stressed our brain can become wired to “be” stressful. This is caused by the release of adrenaline and cortisol as the brain becomes agitated. Even a person’s perceptions can cause stress.
By not allowing our mind to fix on thoughts and engaging in the present moment, our brain can combat the negative effects of stress
