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Question 1

state of well-being in
which the individual realizes his or her
own abilities, can cope with the normal
stresses of life, and is able to make a
contribution to his or her community”

Answer 1

Mental health

Question 2

The field of Clinical Psychology integrates science,
theory, and practice to understand, predict, and
alleviate maladjustment, disability, and discomfort
as well as to promote human adaptation,
adjustment, and personal development.
Clinical Psychology focuses on the intellectual,
emotional, biological, psychological, social, and
behavioral aspects of human functioning across the
life span, in varying cultures, and at all
socioeconomic levels.

Answer 2

American Psychological Association, Society
of Clinical Psychology

Question 3

integrates science,
theory, and practice to understand, predict, and
alleviate maladjustment, disability, and discomfort
as well as to promote human adaptation,
adjustment, and personal development.

Answer 3

The field of Clinical Psychology

Question 4

focuses on the intellectual,
emotional, biological, psychological, social, and
behavioral aspects of human functioning across the
life span, in varying cultures, and at all
socioeconomic levels.

Answer 4

Clinical Psychology

Question 5

Clinical psychology aims to reduce
psychological distress and to enhance and
promote psychological well-being by the
systematic application of knowledge derived
from psychological theory and data.

Answer 5

British Psychological Society, Division of
Clinical Psychology

Question 6

aims to reduce
psychological distress and to enhance and
promote psychological well-being by the
systematic application of knowledge derived
from psychological theory and data.

Answer 6

Clinical psychology

Question 7

Clinical psychology is a broad field of practice
and research within the discipline of
psychology, which applies psychological
principles to the assessment, prevention,
amelioration, and rehabilitation of psychological
distress, disability, dysfunctional behaviour, and
health-risk behaviour, and to the enhancement
of psychological and physical well-being.

Answer 7

Canadian Psychological Association

Question 8

is a broad field of practice
and research within the discipline of
psychology, which applies psychological
principles to the assessment, prevention,
amelioration, and rehabilitation of psychological
distress, disability, dysfunctional behaviour, and
health-risk behaviour, and to the enhancement
of psychological and physical well-being.

Answer 8

Clinical psychology

Question 9

Psychology is the science of behaviour.
Psychologists seek to understand emotion,
thinking, personality, skill, learning, motivation,
perception, and sensation through the study of
individuals, families, groups and culture. Clinical
Psychology seeks to apply psychological
understandings with individuals and families who
may wish to change or develop, often for the
alleviation of suffering and the achievement of
their personal goals.

Answer 9

New Zealand College of Clinical
Psychologists

Question 10

Clinical Psychology is the scientific study of mental
health, personality and everyday adjustment. It is the
branch of psychology engaged in the diagnosis,
treatment and prevention of psychological problems,
i.e., mental, emotional and or behavioral problems. It
is a specialty that involves the application of
psychology for the purpose of understanding,
preventing, and addressing psychologically-based
distress or dysfunction.

Answer 10

Psychological Association of the Philippines

Question 11

is the scientific study of mental
health, personality and everyday adjustment. It is the
branch of psychology engaged in the diagnosis,
treatment and prevention of psychological problems,
i.e., mental, emotional and or behavioral problems. It
is a specialty that involves the application of
psychology for the purpose of understanding,
preventing, and addressing psychologically-based
distress or dysfunction.

Answer 11

Clinical Psychology

Question 12

is the psychological specialty that
provides continuing and comprehensive mental and
behavioral health care for individuals and families;
consultation to agencies and communities; training,
education and supervision; and research-based
practice.

Answer 12

Clinical psychology

Question 13

It is a specialty in breadth — one that is broadly
inclusive of ______ — and marked by
comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and
skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside
of psychology proper.

Answer 13

severe psychopathology

Question 14

The scope of _____ encompasses all ages,
multiple diversities and varied systems.

Answer 14

clinical psychology

Question 15

Understanding of psychopathology and
diagnostic/intervention considerations.
• Mental health issues across the lifespan based
on a solid understanding of psychopathology.
• Assessment: ability to integrate and synthesize
personality test data with additional
standardized assessment measures.

Answer 15

Advanced Scientific and Theoretical
Knowledge Relevant to the Specialty

Question 16

ability to integrate and synthesize
personality test data with additional
standardized assessment measures.

Answer 16

Assessment

Question 17

ability to consult with other health and
behavioral health care professionals and
organizations regarding severe psychopathology,
suicide and violence.

Answer 17

Consultation:

Question 18

engagement with specific research
and critical review of science, knowledge and
methods pertaining to those areas identified as
distinct to clinical psychology

Answer 18

Research Base:

Question 19

Parameters to Define Professional
Practice in Clinical Psychology

Answer 19

Populations
Problems/Issues
Procedures

Question 20

Clinical psychology as a specialty provides services to
individuals and families across the lifespan and from all
ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well
as groups and communities.

Answer 20

Populations

Question 21

The specialty of clinical psychology addresses behavioral and
mental health issues faced by individuals across the lifespan
including:
•
Intellectual, emotional, psychological, social and behavioral
maladjustment.
• Disability and discomfort.
• Minor adjustment issues as well as severe psychopathology.

Answer 21

Problems/Issues

Question 22

Assessment: diagnostic interviewing, behavioral
assessment, administration and interpretation of
psychological test measures
•
Intervention (primary, secondary and tertiary levels):
clinical services to individuals, families and groups
• Consultation: inter- and intra-professional practice with
other health and behavioral health professionals and
organizations
• Research: engagement with specific research and
critical review of science, knowledge and methods
pertaining to clinical psychology.

Answer 22

Procedures

Question 23

diagnostic interviewing, behavioral
assessment, administration and interpretation of
psychological test measures

Answer 23

Assessment

Question 24

clinical services to individuals, families and groups

Answer 24

Intervention (primary, secondary and tertiary levels):

Question 25

inter- and intra-professional practice with
other health and behavioral health professionals and
organizations

Answer 25

Consultation

Question 26

engagement with specific research and
critical review of science, knowledge and methods
pertaining to clinical psychology

Answer 26

Research

Question 27

Closely Related
Mental Health Professionals

Answer 27

Clinical Social Workers
Psychiatrists
Psychiatric Or Mental Health Nurse Practitioners
Primary Care Physicians
Counselors, Clinicians, Therapists
Clinical Psychologist

Question 28

Clinical social workers are trained to evaluate a person’s
mental health and use therapeutic techniques based on
specific training programs. They are also trained in case
management and advocacy services.
○ Degree requirements: master’s degree in social work
(MSW).

Answer 28

Clinical Social Workers

Question 29

Psychiatrists are licensed medical doctors who have completed
psychiatric training. They can diagnose mental health conditions,
prescribe and monitor medications and provide therapy. Some
have completed additional training in child and adolescent mental
health, substance use disorders or geriatric psychiatry.
Degree requirements: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of
Osteopathic Medicine (DO), plus completion of residency training
in psychiatry.

Answer 29

Psychiatrists

Question 30

Psychiatric or mental health nurse practitioners can provide
assessment, diagnosis and therapy for mental health
conditions or substance use disorders. In some states, they
are also qualified to prescribe and monitor medications.
Requirements also vary by state as to the degree of
supervision necessary by a licensed psychiatrist.
○ Degree requirements: Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of
Philosophy (Ph.D.) in nursing with specialized focus on
psychiatry.

Answer 30

Psychiatric Or Mental Health Nurse Practitioners

Question 31

Primary care physicians and pediatricians can prescribe medication,
but you might consider visiting someone who specializes in mental
health care. Primary care and mental health professionals should work
together to determine an individual’s best treatment plan.
o Degree requirements: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of
Osteopathic Medicine (DO).

Answer 31

Primary Care Physicians

Question 32

These masters-level health care professionals are trained to
evaluate a person’s mental health and use therapeutic
techniques based on specific training programs. They operate
under a variety of job titles—including counselor, clinician,
therapist or something else—based on the treatment setting.
Working with one of these mental health professionals can
lead not only to symptom reduction but to better ways of
thinking, feeling and living.
○ Degree requirements: master’s degree (M.S. or M.A.) in
a mental health-related field such as psychology,
counseling psychology, marriage or family therapy,
among others.

Answer 32

Counselors, Clinicians, Therapists

Question 33

Clinical psychologists meet with clients to identify problems—emotional,
mental, and behavioral—in their lives. Through observation, interviews,
and tests, the psychologist will diagnose any existing or potential
disorders. Then, together with the client, they formulate a program of
treatment according to the client’s needs. Psychologists monitor the
client’s progress on a regular basis to ensure that their needs are met
by the course of action, and to adjust it if necessary

Answer 33

Clinical Psychologist

Question 34

✓ Identify psychological, emotional or behavioral issues
✓ Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioral disorders
✓ Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes
✓ Help clients define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social,
educational and vocational development and adjustment
✓ Monitor client progress through regular meetings or sessions
✓ Teach classes
✓ Conduct research
✓ Publish research findings in industry journals

Answer 34

On the job, clinical psychologists:

Question 35

A _______ is a duly registered professional
who holds a valid Certificate of Registration
and a valid Professional ldentification Card
issued by the Professional Regulatory Board
of Psychology (PRBP) and the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC) for the purpose of
delivering the different psychological services.

Answer 35

Psychologist

Question 36

A _______ is a professional who has
been registered and issued a valid Certificate
of Registration and a valid Professional ID Card
as such by the Professional Regulatory Board
of Psychology and the Professional Regulation
Commission to practice Psychometi

Answer 36

Psychometrician

Question 37

_________ is the branch of psychology
that deals with the development, administration,
and interpretation of quantitative tests for the
measurement of psychological variables such
as intelligence, aptitude, and personality traits

Answer 37

Psychometrics

Question 38

Administering &scoring objective and
structured personality tests;
Interpreting the results of these tests
and preparing written report on these
resuits;
Conducting
preparatory
intake
interviews for psychological intervention
sessions:
Test design and construction: developing
the table of specifications, item writing
and item analysis:

Answer 38

Psychometrician
Functions

Question 39

Test
validation
&standardization:
developing norm sampling
conducting item tryout data analysis:
completing analysis and
development
Writing the Technical Manual
plans:
Scale
Test Rese arch and Statistical Studies.

Question 40

Discipline, Knowledge,
Scientific Foundation
Framing, Measuring, Planning:
Constructing and Calibrating Test Items:
Statistical Procedures, Tools and Computer
Applications
Data
Management,
Reporting
Researchand
Administrationof
Interviewing and Relational Skills
Analysis, and
different types of
psychological tests Using innovative
delivery platforms; scoring. profiling and
interpreting the results thereof;
Assessment and Evaluation
Writing a Psychological Report
Professional, Legal and EthicalPractice
Attention to details in the pursuit of
Accuracy
Independence
Cooperation
Oral and Written Communication
and
Collaborative

Answer 40

Skills and Competencies

Question 41

To become a Psychomnetrician, you need
to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
and pass the licensure examination for
Psychometricians.
Formal learning as a psychometrician is
only the beginning. The internship and strong
mentoring relationship with an experienced
psychometrician is critical. There is a big jump
between the theory of psychometrics and the
寸and sCience of doing it in the real world.

Answer 41

Basic Educational
Requirement

Question 42

A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology is offered
in at least 286 colleges and universities in the
Philippines. The tuition fee normally ranges from
PHP 5,000.00 to PHP 20,000 per semester in State
Colleges and Universities, and from PHP 25,000)
to PHP 65,000 per semester in private schools.

Answer 42

Cost of Education

Question 43

A Psychologist is a dulyregisteredprofessional
who holds a valid Certificate of Registration
and a valid Professional ldentification Card
issued by the Professional Regulatory Board
of Psychology (PRBP) and the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC) for the purpose of
deliveing the different psychological services.

Question 44

The
&evaluation
programs like -
development,implementation
psychological treatment
of
addiction rehabilitation treatmnent
behavioral management in corectional
facilities
psychological/sensitivity training
mental health programs in disaster/
emergency situations
clinical supervision.

Answer 44

Psychological Programs:

Question 45

Knowledge of the
Discipline, Scientific
Foundation, Research
Intervention and Service Implementation
Diagnostic Assessment/Evaluation
Program Development and Management
in a Continuum of Care
Interpersonal, Professional and Community
Relations
Consultation and Collaboration
Professional, Legal, Ethical and Reflective
Practice

Answer 45

Skills and
Competencies

Question 46

A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology should
be a head-start, but to become a Psychologist,
one must complete a Master’s training with supervision from a duly licensed/
registered Professional Psychologist. in
Psychology and undergo clinical intenship

Answer 46

Basic Educational
Requirement

Question 47

There are about 286 HEIs offering a Bachelor’s
Degree in Psychology, but only 34 schools offer
a Master’s Degree and only 11 schools offer
Doctoral Training in Psychology. The total cost
of graduate training nomally ranges from PHP
180,000.00 to PHP 300,000.00 depending on the
type and prestige of the academic institution.
Scholarship programs are however available
for graduate training here and abroad.

Answer 47

Cost of Education

Question 48

2020
Specialist
Certification

Answer 48

Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Educational Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Assessment Psychology

Question 49

CERTIFICATION OF PSYCHOLOGY
SPECIALISTS
○
The _____ continues to grow in the
Philippines, and the number of professionals claiming
credentials as practicing psychologists has increased
significantly over the past decades. With this growth
come opportunities and problems, which can be best
addressed by the proper recognition of psychology
professionals and the proper regulation of psychology
practice by the community of Philippine psychologists.

Answer 49

discipline of psychology

Question 50

The certification of Philippine psychologists shall address
the following important objectives:
(1) To define of the scope of the various specialty areas in
Philippine psychology: Assessment Psychology, Clinical
Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Developmental
Psychology, Educational Psychology, Industrial/Organizational
Psychology, and Social Psychology,
(2) To recognize the competencies of the different
psychologists in the Philippines,
(3) To promote and to support the continuous professional
development of Philippine psychologists in the different
specialty areas, including of teachers of psychology in higher
education,

Question 51

1

Answer 51

To define of the scope of the various specialty areas in
Philippine psychology: Assessment Psychology, Clinical
Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Developmental
Psychology, Educational Psychology, Industrial/Organizational
Psychology, and Social Psychology,

Question 52

2

Answer 52

To recognize the competencies of the different
psychologists in the Philippines,

Question 53

3

Answer 53

To promote and to support the continuous professional
development of Philippine psychologists in the different
specialty areas, including of teachers of psychology in higher
education,

Question 54

4

Answer 54

To monitor the professional practice of psychologists in the various
specialty areas, especially as regards the observance of proper ethical
principles in the practice of psychology,

Question 55

5

Answer 55

To provide protection to the recipients of psychological services
through the dissemination of information on the scope, standards, and
ethical principles of psychological services in the various specialty
areas and on their rights as clients of psychologists,

Question 56

6

Answer 56

To create a mechanism to support the above objectives including, but not limited to the
following: processes for screening and certification of psychologists, a public registry of
certified psychologists, system for continuing professional education, system for investigating
violations of professional standards and ethical principles, advocacy and information
campaigns on the profession of psychology and its various specialty areas, among others.