Program Review-General Guidelines for Providers of Psychological Services

Question 1

The General Guidelines for Providers of Psychological Services present_______guidelines for all providers of psychological services EXCEPT for those engaged in teaching psychology, conducting research, or writing and editing scientific manuscripts.

Answer 1

Aspirational

Question 2

As defined in the General Guidelines, “professional psychologists” have a ______degree from an organized, sequential program in a regionally accredited university or professional school, while a “______” can take one of several forms—e.g., one or more psychologists in a private practice.

Answer 2

doctoral

psychological service unit

Question 3

“Users” include direct recipients of psychological services as well as______institutions, facilities, or organizations that receive those services.

Answer 3

public and private

Question 4

When psychologists want to change their area of specialty, they must meet the education and training requirements for a _________in that specialty.

Answer 4

doctoral degree

Question 5

Finally, the General Guidelines state that the advancement of______is “the primary principle guiding the professional activities of all members of the psychological service unit.”

Answer 5

human welfare