Module 2

Question 1

What is a Clinical Psychologist?

Answer 1

A CP sort problems activated by mental illness, and is scientifically established and evidence-based. The cases range from mild to severe.

Question 2

What do Clinical Psychologists do to help future potential psychologists?

Answer 2

They mentor and peer people

Question 3

What is one of the challenges of CP’s according to Kathryn Lawrence?

Answer 3

Dealing with bereavement

Question 4

According to Kathryn Lawrence, what is involved in a typical day for a CP?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What did Carless and Podem find regarding practicum experience?

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

What helps crystallise choices?

Answer 6

Internship, meaning practical experience gives students an advantage

Question 7

What happens to students who have a high commitment to career choices?

Answer 7

They do better in finding jobs

Question 8

What are some of the techniques Counselling Psychologist use?

Answer 8

Evidence-based techniques such as cognitive, behavioural and vocational assessment.

Question 9

What is the main difference between Counselling Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists?

Answer 9

Clinical Psychologists usually deal with severe mental conditions and Counselling Psychologists deals with problems due to life affects.

Question 10

Where do Counselling Psychologists mainly work?

Answer 10

Nearly half CP’s work in Private Practise

Question 11

What is the largest Counselling Body in Australia?

Answer 11

The Collge of Counselling

Question 12

What are the main types of therapy used by Counselling Psychologists?

Answer 12

Psychodynamic, cognitive behaviours, as well as systematic and heuristic - existential

Question 13

What do Community Psychologists mainly deal with?

Answer 13

The health and well being of the community, which involves substance abuse, teen pregnancy, immigration, etc

Question 14

What ways do Community Psychologists revolve issues in the Community?

Answer 14

resolve conflict, liase with communities and individuals in policy development

Question 15

What kind of problems do Educational and Development Psychologists deal with?

Answer 15

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.

Question 16

What sort of problems does Dr Primrose deal with in a typical day at school?

Answer 16

Meetings with teachers and parents to discuss issues such as drugs at school and learning disabilities

Question 17

What is one of the main benefits of volunteering?

Answer 17

It increases a persons social consciousness and provides valuable experience

Question 18

What are the differences between a group and a team?

Answer 18

Groups are medium to large with shared leadership. Whereas team is limited, with solo leadership and conformism.

Question 19

What are some of the problems associated with groups?

Answer 19

role conflict, not a clear idea of what they are doing, the conflict between individuals and not understanding what is expected of them

Question 20

What is a positive and negative of a group?

Answer 20

Positive - a group will motivate individuals

Negative - it will create a division in the group

Question 21

What is groupthink?

Answer 21

It is believing the group is correct, even when the evidence in showing otherwise

Question 22

How can groupthink be avoided?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

What characteristics does a monitor, evaluator possess?

Answer 23

sees all options, however, lacks drive and abilities

Question 24

What characteristics does a planner possess?

Answer 24

They are known as the definer, which means they are inventive and insightful

Question 25

What main characteristic does an implementer possess?

Answer 25

They are extroverts

Question 26

What are three characteristics in Bobins 9 team roles?

Answer 26

Celebrate differences
study under pressure
define roles for each personality, i.e monitor
Tensions between people, either working alone or together

Question 27

How does stress affect the nervous system and how can Mindfulness help?

Answer 27

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