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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of telehealth services?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of telehealth services?
- Reduction in treatment costs (correct)
- More efficiency in service delivery
- Increased accessibility to services
- Reducing stigma associated with traditional clinics
Men and women can be diagnosed with the same personality disorder even if they exhibit the same symptoms.
Men and women can be diagnosed with the same personality disorder even if they exhibit the same symptoms.
False (B)
What is telehealth?
What is telehealth?
The delivery and oversight of health services using telecommunication technologies.
Culturally informed interventions may include practices like ______ rooted in Eastern traditions.
Culturally informed interventions may include practices like ______ rooted in Eastern traditions.
Match the following populations with their telehealth needs:
Match the following populations with their telehealth needs:
What is the principal method of assessment for counseling psychologists?
What is the principal method of assessment for counseling psychologists?
Psychiatrists are unable to perform medical laboratory tests.
Psychiatrists are unable to perform medical laboratory tests.
List one type of counseling service provided by counseling psychologists.
List one type of counseling service provided by counseling psychologists.
Clinical social workers assist individuals, groups, or communities to restore or enhance their capacity for social ________.
Clinical social workers assist individuals, groups, or communities to restore or enhance their capacity for social ________.
Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT a service typically provided by counseling psychologists?
Which of the following is NOT a service typically provided by counseling psychologists?
Clinical social workers primarily focus on diagnosis without conducting therapy.
Clinical social workers primarily focus on diagnosis without conducting therapy.
What kind of orientation do counseling psychologists often use?
What kind of orientation do counseling psychologists often use?
What is the primary role of a clinical psychologist?
What is the primary role of a clinical psychologist?
Clinical psychologists and psychiatrists have the same educational background.
Clinical psychologists and psychiatrists have the same educational background.
Name two settings where clinical psychologists commonly work.
Name two settings where clinical psychologists commonly work.
A psychiatrist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of __________.
A psychiatrist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of __________.
Which of the following areas do clinical psychologists integrate in their work?
Which of the following areas do clinical psychologists integrate in their work?
Clinical psychology focuses exclusively on adult populations.
Clinical psychology focuses exclusively on adult populations.
What distinguishes a psychiatrist from a clinical psychologist?
What distinguishes a psychiatrist from a clinical psychologist?
Match the following professionals with their primary focus:
Match the following professionals with their primary focus:
What is a primary focus of health psychologists?
What is a primary focus of health psychologists?
Rehabilitation psychologists primarily focus on promoting fitness among healthy individuals.
Rehabilitation psychologists primarily focus on promoting fitness among healthy individuals.
Name one type of therapy that a clinical psychologist may provide.
Name one type of therapy that a clinical psychologist may provide.
Psychiatric nurses play a crucial role in fostering an appropriate therapeutic __________.
Psychiatric nurses play a crucial role in fostering an appropriate therapeutic __________.
Match the following roles with their primary functions:
Match the following roles with their primary functions:
Which of the following interventions is NOT typically provided by clinical psychologists?
Which of the following interventions is NOT typically provided by clinical psychologists?
Clinical psychologists engage more in physical assessments than psychological assessments.
Clinical psychologists engage more in physical assessments than psychological assessments.
What type of psychological assessment might be administered to a child struggling in school?
What type of psychological assessment might be administered to a child struggling in school?
What type of reliability ensures consistent results across different administrators?
What type of reliability ensures consistent results across different administrators?
Quieting Yourself refers to the interviewer talking less during the interview.
Quieting Yourself refers to the interviewer talking less during the interview.
What is a primary task of the interviewer during an interview?
What is a primary task of the interviewer during an interview?
Developing positive working relationships with clients requires __________ listening.
Developing positive working relationships with clients requires __________ listening.
Match the following skills to their descriptions:
Match the following skills to their descriptions:
What behavior enhances the effectiveness of listening during an interview?
What behavior enhances the effectiveness of listening during an interview?
Inconsistent eye contact may enhance the quality of an interview.
Inconsistent eye contact may enhance the quality of an interview.
List one of the specific behaviors that facilitate the interviewer's listening skills.
List one of the specific behaviors that facilitate the interviewer's listening skills.
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Study Notes
Overview of Clinical Psychology
- Clinical psychology integrates research, teaching, and practice to alleviate emotional, psychological, and social maladjustments.
- Focus areas include assessment, diagnosis, intervention, consultation, and ethical practices.
- Expert knowledge in psychopathology and personality, with an emphasis on science, theory, and practical applications.
Clinical Psychologist Role
- Work with diverse populations, from infants to the elderly, in various environments like hospitals, private practices, and universities.
- Engage in therapy, assessment, and may involve teaching in academic settings.
- Cultural competence is crucial to effectively serve clients from different backgrounds.
Related Mental Health Professions
- Psychiatrists: Medical doctors who diagnose and treat mental illnesses, qualified to prescribe medications after completing medical school and residency.
- Counseling Psychologists: Focus on normal to moderately maladjusted individuals; use interviews and tests for assessment; provide preventive treatment and vocational counseling.
- Clinical Social Workers: Conduct psychotherapy and assessments with a focus on enhancing social functioning; typically involved in clients' everyday environments.
- Health and Rehabilitation Psychologists: Promote good health and assist disabled individuals in adapting to their conditions, advocating for improved life conditions and legislation.
- Psychiatric Nurses: Work closely with patients to foster therapeutic environments and implement treatment recommendations alongside psychiatrists or psychologists.
Clinical Psychologist Activities
- Therapy/Intervention: Central to a psychologist's role; includes individual, group, family therapy, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
- Diagnosis/Assessment: Use various tests to evaluate cognitive and emotional states to inform treatment.
- Teaching: Educate students and fellow professionals, emphasizing cultural understanding in treatment methods.
Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology
- Gender Considerations: Diagnostic criteria may be biased based on the client's biological sex; symptoms can lead to different diagnoses depending on the gender of the client.
- Telehealth: Expands accessibility and efficiency in mental health services, reducing stigma and enhancing consultations for rural and institutionalized populations.
Interview Techniques
- Skills Required: Interviewers must quiet their internal dialogue, practice self-awareness, and cultivate positive client relationships.
- Listening: Essential skill broken down into attending behaviors, such as maintaining appropriate eye contact, considering cultural implications of non-verbal communication.
Reliability in Assessments
- Test-Retest Reliability: Consistency of results over time.
- Interrater Reliability: Consistency between different assessors.
- Internal Reliability: Consistency of items within tests.
- Clinical Utility: Enhances service delivery and improves client outcomes.
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