Define Clinical Psychology
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History
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Lightner Witmer published "The Psychological Clinic" in 1908. "Clinical Psychology" was the main article, which described Witmer's psychological work and coining the term "clinical psychology."
Identification
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A clinic is thought of as a place to treat sick patients. Clinical psychology, then, can be thought of as treating the psychologically ill or mentally ill.
Types
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Clinical psychology over the years has used many theories and approaches to helping the mentally ill. During the early 20th century, psychoanalysis was the study of unconscious feelings--what we now know as psychotherapy.
Misconceptions
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Psychotherapy or clinical psychology is different from counseling regarding ethics and the end result. Psychotherapists work with the client to help alleviate deep-rooted emotional issues, while counselors work with the client to change something that is affecting daily living.
Education
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To become a clinical psychologist, one must hold a doctorate in clinical psychology and meet state requirements to attain a license.
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