Professional Psych exam

lifewide learning

learning in different places simultaneously

lifelong learning

learning across time, a series of learning experiences in successive time zones of a life

learning ecology

processes and contexts, relationships, networks, interactions, tools, technologies and activities that provides someone with opportunities and resources for learning and development

psychological literacy

the adaptive capacity to apply psychological science to help address the needs of oneself, ones social groups, and the wider global context

global citizenship

understanding the forces that affect cross-cultural connections and being committed to a global community based on human interdependence, equality, and justice

illusory superiority

the tendency to view oneself as superior to others

dunning-kruger effect

The tendency for unskilled individuals to overestimate their own ability and the tendency for experts to underestimate their own ability.

critical reflection

active personal learning and development where you take time to engage with your thoughts feelings and experiences

critical thinking

purposeful reflective judgement which manifests itself in reason consideration of evidence, context, methods, standards, and conceptualization in decision making

assumption analysis, contextual awareness, imaginative speculation, reflection skepticism

4 things critical reflection involves

career development

the complex process of managing life, learning, and work over the lifespan

what is important to you, who you are now, who you want to be, planning for work with different possibilities

4 principles of career development theory

career identity

how you perceive and experience yourself based on the meanings an individual links to their own motivation, interests, and competencies with acceptable career roles

life span life space theory of career development

recognizing the changes that people go through as they grow and mature throughout life as well as the different stages and roles that are important for each individual

growth, exploration, establishment, maintenance, decline

the five life and career stages from Super's theory of career development

chaos theory

illustrates the basic premise that small and sometimes apparently insignificant changes can lead to bigger, long term impacts; balance between complexity and order

career development does not occur in isolation, planned and unplanned change unfolds in a non linear way, complete certainty about the future is impossible

key factors about career development from chaos theory

flexibility, optimist, risk, curiosity, persistence, strategy, efficacy, luck and chance

key factors in successful career development

self awareness, opportunities, aspirations, results

SOAR model that shows how valuable experiences and development of skills occur outside the formal learning context

psychological flexibility

a set of skills and ways of responding to your inner thoughts and feelings and the work around you which enables you to make considered choices about your own actions that are in line with your values, who you are, and what you want to achieve in life

adapts to fluctuating situational demands, reconfigures mental resources, shifts perspective, balances competing needs, desire, and life domains

four descriptions that highlight psychological flexibility

resilience

adaptively responding to challenging events

career construction theory

various influences inform, shape, and construct our career identity over time

career adaptability

developed by Super, rerfers to an individual's readiness and available resources for coping with changing work and employment conditions

concern, control, curiosity, cooperation, confidence

5 dimensions of career adaptability

being present, acceptance, cognitive defusion, self as context, knowing your values, committed action

the hexaflex of having psychological flexibility

interpersonal capacity

self awareness, emotional intelligence and using these to effectively manage yourself and others

self awareness, consideration of others, connection to others, influence orientation

4 main factors the personal interpersonal competence model

self awareness

the knowledge and understanding of one's emotions and aptitudes

consideration of others

regard for the person and situation before thinking and acting

connection to others

ease and effort in developing rapport and closeness with others

influence orientation

the propensity to seek leadership opportunities and move others towards change

Schwartz's theory of basic human values

the theory that identifies 10 distinct values and further describes the dynamic relationship amongst them

power, achievement, hedonism, stimulation, self-direction, universalism, benevolence, tradition, conformity, security

10 universal values from Schwartz's theory of basic human values

emotional intelligence

the ability to express and recognize emotions, understand their meaning, and how they relate to behavior and to use this understanding to problem solve and achieve social adaptation

emotional literacy

the ability to accurately identify, express one's emotional state, and to communicate one's feelings

professionalism

the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person

professional conduct

what is required of staff members in terms of the standards of behaviors and presentation in a particular work environment

standards of education and training

the particular skills and knowledge necessary to perform the role of a profession

code of ethics

the professional standards, rules, and guidelines in a respective field

ethics

the specific descriptions and rules that outline how moral principles are translated into action within varies social systems.

relational ethics

conduct based on mutuality, respect for others, and fair ways of working partnership

authenticity, honesty, inclusivity, reciprocity, empowerment, trust, courage, plurality, responsibility

9 principles for working ethically in learning partnerships

respect for persons, beneficence, justice

3 basic principles on which professional ethics are founded

informed consent

a person's agreement to allow something to happen to them

WHO framework

the process required for achieving a health workforce that is better prepared to reposed to local health needs through engaging in collaborative practice

known self

things we know about ourselves and others know about us

hidden self

things we know about ourselves that others do not know

blind self

information about you that you don't know but others do know

unknown self

information about yourself that neither you nor others know

career decision self efficacy

having confidence in oneself to make decision about a career on the basis of information about the self, goals, and career options

accurate self appraisal, problem, solving, planning, gathering occupational information

4 aspects of career decision self efficacy

network with the profession, adhere to education/training standards, demonstrate professional behavior, knowledge/use of ethics, engage in inter professional learning and collaboration

5 aspects of professionalism

knowledge of Pscyh, value scientific thinking, creative/amiable problem solving approach, apply Pscyh principles in life, act ethically, competence in info/technology, communicate effectively, value respect for diversity, insightful/reflective about self and others

9 aspects of psychological literacy

status, certainty, autonomy, relatedness, fairness

SCARF model to explain the way people interact socially

psychological flexibility, psychological literacy, life and work experiences, professionalism, interpersonal capacity

5 aspects of life wide learning model