Into to psychology Flashcards
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Roles of a psychologist?
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- Assessing the Patient
- Intervention and Treatment
- Collaboration with the Medical Community
- Following Ethical Standards and Principles
2
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How does psychology differ from psychiatry?
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Psychiatrists actually study medicine first before they go on to study the mind specifically for a further five years.
Psychologists study for four years and then do a further two years training.
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Types of psychologists?
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Child Psychologist Clinical Psychologist Consumer Psychologist Community Psychologist Developmental Psychologist Educational Psychologist Engineering Psychologist Forensic Psychologist Geropsychologist Health Psychologist Industrial / Organizational Psychologist Media Psychologist Military Psychologist Neuropsychologist Psychologist Doctorate - PhD Psychologist Doctorate - PsyD Rehabilitation Psychologist School Psychologist Social Psychologist Spiritual Psychologist Sport Psychologist Transpersonal Psychologist
4
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How do I become a psychologist?
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- Get good grades in high school
- Start working or volunteering
- Talk to your guidance counsellor
- Learn as much as you can about the entire field of psychology
- Research different degree programs
5
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Responsibilities of a psychologist?
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- Assessment
- Short-Term Help
- Ongoing Care
- Goal Setting
- Therapy
6
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Psychology as a science
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The psychology of science is a branch of the studies of science that includes philosophy of science, history of science, and sociology of science or sociology of scientific knowledge. The psychology of science is defined most simply as the scientific study of scientific thought or behavior.
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What is a psychologist?
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An expert or specialist in psychology.
