PSYC 2310 Study Guide - Final Guide: Clinical Psychology, Psychological Testing, Egocentrism
17 Sep 2012
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Clinical psychologist-get an undergraduate degree, then graduate school in psychology, then 1 yr internship, work in a hospital or university. Works with children and adults to fix and assess psychological issues. Registered psychologist- follows a clinical psychologist and takes an additional year of training and exams to become a registered psychologist. Psychiatrist-have an undergraduate degree then go to medical school and get an md then do supervised psychiatry then work in a hospital etc. Psychiatrists can prescribe drugs because they have a medical degree. Psychoanalyst- the top end of clinical psychology and psychiatry. Additional training in a psychoanalytical institute to become a psychoanalyst. Theory-a set of statements that explain how and why certain events are related. Catharsis theory-if you watch powerful emotional forces you lose some emotions. Social learning theory-watch what happens, learn strategies for dealing with situations. Hypothesis-based off of the theory you agree with.
