PSY 257 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Managed Care, Problem Solving, Counseling Psychology

• School: U of S
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 257
• Professor: Donna Darbellay

Document Summary

Psychology - a science as opposed to a pseudoscience. 3 purposes: understand, predict, alleviate, promote (maladjustment, disorder, discomfort) Cpa: practice and research have a reciprocal relationship - broader descriptions exist with more detailed activities and principles (e. g. human welfare and professional conduct). This is necessary due to the interpersonal work that characterizes clinical psychology, as patients are vulnerable. Legal, educational and ethical requirements to be a clinical psychologist. The psychologist must be honest and can"t be objective. Regulated at different levels of government (state/province, etc. ) Hours of supervised practice (course, internship and residency requirements, as well as post-doctorate work). It pertains to confidentiality, training and boundaries there is a daily impact. Training: similar, different emphasis - education in psychology required. Work: deal less with classical pathology -- more transitional issues. Training: bachelor, masters or doctorate in social work (specific programs) Work:therapy, more dealing with transitions and/or social adjustments. Work setting: courts, schools, prisons, family service agencies, etc.