AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Clinical Psychology?
A
The relationship between our thoughts, perceptions and actions
B
Focuses on recommendations for court cases ncluding competency to stand trial and expert witness testimony.
C
Borrow from a variety of approaches
D
Focuses on diagnosis and treatment (therapy)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In fact, clinical psychology is a complex and diverse specialty area within psychology. It addresses a breadth of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, integrating the science of psychology with the prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of complicated human problems.

Detailed explanation-2: -The specialty of clinical psychology addresses behavioral and mental health issues faced by individuals across the lifespan including: Adjustment issues and traumatic stress reactions. Emotional and psychological problems, including serious mental illness and crisis intervention.

Detailed explanation-3: -Clinical Psychology – Focuses on diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and problematic patterns of behavior. Study involves clinical therapy and counseling.

Detailed explanation-4: -This can include anxiety, depression, psychosis, ‘personality disorder’, eating disorders, addictions, learning disabilities and family or relationship issues. Clinical psychologists work with individuals as well as teams and organisations to develop and support psychological practice.

Detailed explanation-5: -the process of identifying and determining the nature of a disorder through the study of the symptom pattern, review of medical and other records, investigation of background factors, and, where indicated, administration of psychological tests.

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