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What is the primary goal of clinical assessments?
What is the primary goal of clinical assessments?
What is the term for evidence that a treatment has been shown to work under research conditions that emphasized internal validity?
What is the term for evidence that a treatment has been shown to work under research conditions that emphasized internal validity?
What is the term for characteristics of an individual or their life circumstances that increase the likelihood of developing a disorder?
What is the term for characteristics of an individual or their life circumstances that increase the likelihood of developing a disorder?
What is the purpose of clinical consultation?
What is the purpose of clinical consultation?
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What is the term for evidence that a treatment has been shown to work in real-world conditions?
What is the term for evidence that a treatment has been shown to work in real-world conditions?
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What is the purpose of organizational consultation?
What is the purpose of organizational consultation?
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What is the term for individual or environmental characteristics that lessen the likelihood of developing a disease or disorder?
What is the term for individual or environmental characteristics that lessen the likelihood of developing a disease or disorder?
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What is the primary method used by clinical psychologists to assess patients?
What is the primary method used by clinical psychologists to assess patients?
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What is the goal of assessing risk factors and protective factors?
What is the goal of assessing risk factors and protective factors?
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What is the primary focus of clinical assessments in psychopathology?
What is the primary focus of clinical assessments in psychopathology?
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Study Notes
Working with Clients and Parents
- Involving parents in the therapeutic process can be beneficial, but obtaining consent from the client is crucial.
- Educating parents about their child's situation can lead to a positive outcome, indicated by a decrease in angry phone calls and the child's improvement in symptoms.
Historical Background of Clinical Psychology
- In ancient Greece (500-300 BC), mental disorders were believed to be caused by natural causes.
- Hippocrates introduced the biopsychosocial and bodily fluid theory, which included the concept of four humors.
- Plato and Aristotle contributed to the understanding of mental disorders, with Plato focusing on societal forces and psychological needs, and Aristotle emphasizing biological determinants.
Early Treatment Approaches
- In the past, the family was responsible for caring for individuals with mental disorders.
- Heroic treatments, such as bloodletting, purging, and immersion in cold water, were used to treat mental health issues.
- The Enlightenment period saw the emergence of moral treatment reform, which emphasized compassion, patience, and a non-punitive approach.
Clinical Psychology Today
- Clinical psychology is grounded in scientifically supported theories and principles.
- The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) focuses on enhancing the health and well-being of individuals with mental disorders.
- Clinical psychologists gather evidence to inform healthcare services and develop evidence-based practices.
Evidence-Based Practice
- Evidence-based practice involves synthesizing information from research, systematic assessment, and professional experience to inform decision-making.
- The four principles guiding clinical psychologists' thinking include:
- Non-maleficence: do no harm
- Efficacy: evidence that a treatment is effective in research conditions
- Effectiveness: evidence that a treatment is effective in real-world conditions
Assessment and Consultation
- Clinical psychologists combine data from various assessment methods, such as interviews, self-report measures, and observations, to understand a client's psychosocial functioning.
- Risk factors are characteristics that increase the likelihood of developing a disorder, while protective factors reduce the likelihood.
- Clinical consultation involves providing information and advice on assessing, understanding, or treating a client, while organizational consultation focuses on developing prevention or intervention programs for organizations.
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This quiz assesses your understanding of ethical considerations in counseling, including obtaining client consent and involving parents in the therapeutic process.
