Clinical Psych Keyterms (1)

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A designation bestowed by the American Psychological Association on psychological training programs that meet acceptable training standards.

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Accreditation

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A training experience designed to build specific clinical skills (in assessment, psychotherapy, etc.). Often, a practicum combines academic content, or theory, with practical experience.

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Clinical Practicum

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A clinical psychology training model that emphasizes empirically supported approaches to assessment, prevention, and clinical intervention. This model arose from concerns that clinical psychology was not firmly grounded in science

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Clinical Science model

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Mental health professionals trained in psychiatric diagnosis and in individual and group psychotherapy.

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Clinical Social Workers

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Psychologists whose interests and activities overlap significantly with those of clinical psychologists.

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Counseling Psychologists

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A degree that requires training beyond the master’s degree

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Doctoral Degree

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A test frequently required of applicants to graduate training programs.

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Graduate Record Examination

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Psychologists whose research or practical work focuses on the prevention of illness, the promotion and maintenance of good health, or the treatment of individuals with diagnosed medical conditions.

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Health Psychologists

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An intensive clinical experience required of all clinical psychology students and usually occurring at the very end of their graduate training.

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Internship

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An advanced degree, usually obtainable after 2 years of graduate work.

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Master's Degree

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Individuals (e.g., crisis hotline workers) who have been trained to assist professional mental health workers.

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Paraprofessional

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Schools offering advanced training in psychology that emphasizes compe- tence in assessment and psychotherapy over competence in research

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Professiinal Schools

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An advanced degree in psychol- ogy that is emerging as an alternative to traditional research-oriented Ph.D. degrees.

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Psy. D. Degree

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A physician with intensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of mental disorders.

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Psychiatrists

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A clinic operated by a clinical psychology training program and staffed by clinical students, faculty, and others.

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Psychological Clinic

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An examination required of all clinical psychology students, usually in their third year of training.

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Qualifying Examination

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Psychologists whose practice focuses upon individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities.

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Rehabilitation Psychologist

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Psychologists who work with educators to promote the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of school-age children.

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School Psychologist

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The predominant training philosophy in clinical psychology today. This model is based on the idea that clinical psychologists should integrate their roles of scientist and practitioner.

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Scientist Practioner Model

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The theoretical frame- work that a psychologist relies on to conceptualize and treat clients’ problems.

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Theoretical Orientation