PS381 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Doctor Of Psychology, Educational Assessment, The Internship
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Ps381 chapter 1 clinical psychology: an introduction. The field involves research, teaching, and services relevant to the application of principles, methods, and procedures for understanding, predicting, and alleviating various maladjustments and disabilities. Skill areas central to the field include diagnosis, intervention or treatment, consultation, research, and application of ethical and professional principles. Clinical psychologists work with a wide range of clients across a wide range of ages: individuals, couples, families, school personnel, etc. Work in a wide range of settings. Typically attain a ph. d. in clinical psychology, considered to be the most versatile degree in terms of job opportunities. A psychiatrist is a physician, rooted in the medical tradition. Psychiatry regards psychopathology as a mental illness with discrete causes best remedied with medical treatment. Complete general medical school curriculum: thus, have the skills to function as a physician, can prescribe medication, treat physical ailments, give physical examinations. Potentially better at recognizing medical problems (due to medical training)
