Applied Psychology

• What is an Applied Psychologist ?


  applies psychology to real world problems in order to solve them

  OR

  aims to produce change in human behaviour/experience through using psychological principles/theory
• Skills 


  
Competently use the scientific method

  Work as a practitioner-scientist

  Practice within framework of evidence-based practice

  Practice ethically
• 2. Dual role 


  Practitioner -> Empirical evidence influence and Psychological knowledge used in clinical work

  Scientist -> experiences/observations during applied practice shape future research
• 3. Evidence based practice 


  Interdisciplinary approach to clinical practice spread to Psychology

  Research ensures best forms of patient care

  1. Whether/why treatment works
  2. Risks and benefits to individual
  3. Client preference and values
• 4. Ethical practice 


  Both Practitioner and Scientist

  1. Consent
  2. Debriefing
  3. Withdrawal
  4. Confidentiality
• Careers 


  All require Postgrad-training

  1. Clinical psychology
  2. Counselling psychology
  3. Educational psychology
  4. Forensic psychology
  5. Health psychology
  6. Occupational psychology
  7. Sports & Exercise psychology
  8. Neuro psychology 
  9. Academic, education and research
• Other careers 


  Academic teaching and research (PhD needed)

  Psychology well-being practitioner -> common mental health with low intensity, evidence-based, cognitive/behavioural principles

  Clinical associate -> Specialist Mental health, range of conditions, primary care/adult mental health, supervised
• How to become an applied psychologist? 


  Undergraduate -> Postgraduate (Doctorate or MSc + Supervised practice)
• Membership of Professional body 


  British psychological society (BPS)-> Ethics and Conduct

  Both Practitioners and Scientists
• Statutory Regulations 


  Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) -> Codes of conduct

  For Practitioner's