Clinical Psychology

1 Clinical Psychology: An Introduction

1 Clinical Psychology: An Introduction

FOCUS QUESTIONS

1. What distinguishes a clinical psychologist from
   other mental health professionals?


2. How does a clinical psychologist integrate
   research and practice (clinical work)?


3. What current trends will likely affect the future
   roles of clinical psychologists?
   4. What are the major components of a doctoral
   program in clinical psychology?
   5. What are the general qualifications for gradu-
   ate study in clinical psychology?

CHAPTER OUTLINE

What Is Clinical Psychology?

Closely Related Mental Health Professions
Psychiatrists
BOX1-1:Professional Issues: But is it the Right
Prescription for Clinical Psychology?
Counseling Psychologists
Other Mental Health Professionals

Professions and Titles Not Regulated by the
Government

The Clinical Psychologist
Activities of Clinical Psychologists
Employment Sites
A Week in the Life of Dr. Karen C
Some Demographic Notes
Research and the Scientific Tradition

Training: Toward a Clinical Identity

An Overview

Clinical Psychology Training Programs

BOX1-2:Graduate Student Perspective: Julia

Martinez

A Profession in Movement

Women in Clinical Psychology

Training Models

Clinical Practice

A Tolerance for Ambiguity and a Thirst for New

Knowledge

CHAPTER SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

WEB SITES OF INTEREST

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