What Psychologists Do Flashcards
Psychologist's professional activities fall into 3 categories: teaching and research in educational institutions, mental health services, and conducting research or applying findings in non-academic settings.
What are the 2 doctoral degrees Psychologist’s can choose from if they are primarily interested in research?
- Ph.D (doctor of philosophy)
- Ed.D (doctor of education)
What are the 2 broadest categories of Psychological Research?
- Basic Psychology (knowledge for the sake)
- Applied Psychology (practical use of knowledge)
What is the largest professional organization in Psychology?
The APA (American Psychological Association)
What do Counseling Psychologist do?
Counseling Psychologists help people deal with the everyday problems of life.
What kind of Psychologist works with parents, teachers, and students?
School Psychologist
What can a Clinical Psychologist do?
A Clinical Psychologist can assess and treat the severely mentally disturbed, as well as those simply troubled.
What level of education does a Clinical Psychologist need in order to obtain Licensure?
A Doctoral Degree
Define: Psychotherapist
Someone who does any kind of Psychotherapy. The term is not legally regulated.
Define: Psychoanalyst
Someone who practices one particular form of therapy. This usually requires specialized training.
Define: Psychiatrist
An M.D. who has been trained to diagnose and treat mental disorders. They focus on biological causes and treat symptoms with medication. They are often undereducated in current psychological theories and research.
What level of education is needed to become a licensed Clinical Social Worker, marriage, family, or child counselor?
A Master’s degree in social work or psychology, and 1-2yrs supervised experience.
Why was the APS (Association for Psychological Science) formed?
To serve the needs and interests of Psychology as a science, and there are recent efforts to mandate scientific training for all clinical psychologists before becoming accredited.
