PS 371 Lecture 3: PhD/PsyD/MSW Training
6 Mar 2018
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Tolerance of ambiguity robert van de castle (exam 1) Number one characteristic that predicts who is going to be a great therapist. Dsm is categorical (1 on scale of ambiguity) 2 years of training, 1 to licensure. Take approximately 5 years to finish (4+1) Knows the research, the science, but doesn"t create new knowledge . ~50% training to be a scientist, 50% training to be a practitioner. Unique clinical psychology testing to measure intelligence, etc. Cut off is a combination of gpa and gre. Won"t look at the rest of your stuff if your gpa and gre doesn"t. Know that you have the social skills, experience, etc. in this profession. (cid:1400)damning with faint praise(cid:1401) not what"s said, what"s missing. Critical match, they hold your future in their hands. Comprehensive doctoral exams they"re looking for judgement. 5-6 clients first semester (starts day one of your training) Observed by peers and supervisors or taped then observed.
