Psych 344 - Ch 1

• The DSM-5 is published by the American Psychiatric Association and is widely used in clinical practice and research.
• Clinical psychology involves the study and treatment of mental illness and behavioral disturbances
• Lightner Witmer was one of the first people to use the term "clinical psychology" in print
• Lightner Witmer was also one of the first to operate a psychological clinic
• There have been changes in the definition of clinical psychology over time
• Limited simple definitions lack details about how and for whom clinical psychologists provide services
• The American Psychological Association is the largest governing body in psychology
• The APA has divisions, with Division 12 providing the definition of clinical psychology
• There are different models of training in clinical psychology, including the Boulder (PhD) and Vail (PsyD) models
• The Scientist-Practitioner (Boulder) model emphasizes a balanced approach to training in clinical psychology
• The Practitioner Scholar (Vail) model focuses more on clinical practice and accepts more students
• The Clinical Scientist model emphasizes research and science in clinical psychology
• Richard McFall advocated for the integration of clinical science in graduate programs in clinical psychology
• To become a clinical psychologist, one needs a doctoral degree in clinical psychology
• Doctoral programs typically involve 4 years of coursework, a thesis, and a predoctoral internship
• Clinical psychologists need to obtain licensure through supervised clinical experiences and passing the EPPP exam
• Clinical psychologists work in various settings, including private practice, university psychology departments, hospitals, and health centers
• Clinical psychologists spend a significant amount of time conducting psychotherapy and other activities
• Clinical psychologists have characteristics such as being less religious, more liberal, and often using a cognitive-behavioral approach
• Clinical psychologists differ from counseling psychologists in terms of the severity of disorders they work with and their approaches
• Psychiatrists, social workers, school psychologists, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists are other professionals who work in related fields