1,2&3. Introduction, History and Training

Society of Clinical Psychology is ______________

• Division 12

• Division 14

• Division 13

The term “Clinical Psychology” was first used in print by ___________________, in 1907. _____________ was also the first to operate a psychological clinic (Benjamin, 1996)

• Lighter Witmer

• Sigmund Freud

DEFINITION OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

• “(I) Field of clinical psychology integrates science, theory and practice

• (II) to understand, predict and alleviate maladjustment, disability and discomfort

• (III) as well as to promote human adaptation, adjustment, and personal development.

• (IV) Clinical psychology focuses on the intellectual, emotional, biological, psychological, social, and behavioral aspects of human functioning

• (V) across the life span, in various cultures, and at all socioeconomic levels.”

  (APA, 2006)

1. Integration of theory and research – bi-directional relationship:

The ______________is an attempt to explain the symptoms; it generates research to assess the explanation, and

• theory

• research

1. Integration of theory and research – bi-directional relationship:

The ______________ results may change the theory- that is –our understanding of the causes of the symptoms (as one example)

• theory

• research

Clinical Psychology:

General Characteristics

Emphasizes:

• Science

• Maladjustment

• Individual

• None

_________________ events have determinable causes

• Determinism

• Empiricism

__________________ events must be observable and measurable

• Determinism

• Empiricism

The concern is with the scientific understanding of abnormal behavior and emotional suffering

• Emphasis on Maladjustment

• Emphasis on the Individual

• Emphasis on Helping

Clinical psychology uses research information gathered in groups of people to guide their work with individuals

• Emphasis on Maladjustment

• Emphasis on the Individual

• Emphasis on Helping