Week 5

Question 1

What are the three approved pathways into registration?

Answer 1

1. 4+2 internship program (inc.P.G. Dip. of Professional Psych.)
2. 5+1 internship program (under development)
3. Accredited professional degree (masters or doctoral)

Question 2

According to wesley mission, what are the percentages that emotional problems affect us all in our lifetime

Answer 2

53%

Question 3

According to wesley mission, what are the percentages that emotional problems affect us all in 12 months?

Answer 3

26%

Question 4

What does provisional registration mean?

Answer 4

Limbo land that exists between completing a psychology degree and going to a full registered psychologist.

Question 5

What is the problem with the wesley mission survey?

Answer 5

that they only survey the top 30 disorders on dsmIV so it misses out on a few.
Lifetime only represents that point in their lifetime, not their whole life.

Question 6

When you ask people whether they have a family member or close friend that has an emotional problem, twhat is the percentage?

Answer 6

64%

Question 7

When you ask people whether they have a family member or close friend or colleague that has an emotional problem, what is the percentage?

Answer 7

77%

Question 8

If you ask men what whether they have a family member or close friend that has an emotional problem, twhat is the percentage?

Answer 8

72%

Question 9

If you ask women what whether they have a family member or close friend that has an emotional problem, twhat is the percentage

Answer 9

83%

Question 10

What is rural emotional health problem percentage?

Answer 10

86%

Question 11

If you knew you had an emotional disorder, how many of you would NOT seek help vs physical problem

Answer 11

55% vs 7%

Question 12

When surveying the USA vs Aus, how many people had any disorder in their lifetime?

Answer 12

45. 5% AUS

57. 4% USA

Question 13

When surveying the USA vs Aus, how many people had any disorder in the last 12 months?

Answer 13

20% AUS v 32.4% USA

Question 14

What are the percentages for mood disorders for lifetime vs 12 months?

Answer 14

15% lifetime

6.2% 12 months

Question 15

What are the percentages for anxiety disorders for lifetime vs 12 months?

Answer 15

26. 3% lifetime

14. 4% 12 months

Question 16

What are the percentages for substance abuse for lifetime vs 12 months

Answer 16

24. 7% lifetime

5. 1% 12 months

Question 17

How much is the limit for fee help?

Answer 17

$93,000

Question 18

If you dont get a place in a masters program, how can you get in?

Answer 18

Doing a certificate or a PG diploma

Question 19

What is a clinical psychologist?

Answer 19

Specialists in the assessment, diagnosis & treatment of psychological & mental health problems.
Involved in research, teaching and supervision, program development & evaluation, public policy & other activities that promote psychological health in individuals, families, groups, and organisations

Question 20

What is clinical neuropsychology?

Answer 20

Assess, diagnose & treat psychological disorders associated with conditions affecting the brain(inc. neurological, medical & psychiatric conditions, developmental disorders & learning disabilities.)

Question 21

What is counselling psychology?

Answer 21

Psychological assessment and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and groups, and treat a wide range of psychological problems.

Question 22

What is health psychology?

Answer 22

Specialists in health behaviour change. Investigates the links between psychological and social factors, and physical health in order to improve health and prevent illness.

Question 23

What is forenic psychology?

Answer 23

Legal psychologist etc

Question 24

What is organisational psychology?

Answer 24

The science of people at work- improve work environments

Question 25

What is educational and developmental psychology?

Answer 25

Concerned with the development and learningof people throughout their entire lifespan.

Question 26

What is sport psych?

Answer 26

Study of psychological factors that influence, and are influenced by, participation in sport, exercise and physical activity, and the application of this knowledge.