PSYC 1F90 Study Guide - Final Guide: Xerostomia, Behaviour Therapy, James W. Pennebaker

• School: Brock University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1F90
• Professor: Kathryn Belicki

Document Summary

Part i: psychology as a profession study & reflection questions. Bolded questions make up 70% of the lecture content questions (65% of the exam) that will on the exam. Be able to explain the complexities associated with the definition. In order to be called a psychologist you must be a university professor in the psychology department or registered with the college of psychologists, but you need to be registered to practice as a clinical psychologist. Skills include: can give a formal diagnosis, assessment, psychotherapy. Ma & phd from an approved program (7-12 years) Focused on counselling on all aspects of life. Take knowledge and apply it to other areas such as management and promotions in the work place. Not much training is needed but being able to self asses improves you as a counselor. One can turn to a psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker or psychotherapist. Psychiatrist will give a formal diagnosis and offer treatments that include medication and psychotherapy.