Clinical Psych Chapter 1 pt.2

Scientist-Practitioner Model

A balanced approach to clinical psychology training emphasizing both clinical work and empirical research.

Boulder Model

Another name for the scientist-practitioner model, which dominated clinical psychology training for decades.

Practitioner-Scholar Model

Also known as the Vail model, this approach focuses on clinical practice over extensive research training.

PsyD Degree

A doctoral degree associated with the practitioner-scholar model, emphasizing applied clinical skills.

PhD Degree

A doctoral degree traditionally associated with the scientist-practitioner model, emphasizing research and empirical methods.

Clinical Scientist Model

A training model that emphasizes a strong focus on scientific research and evidence-based clinical methods.

Academy of Psychological Clinical Science

An organization founded to promote the clinical scientist model and unite graduate programs focused on clinical science.

GRE Scores

Standardized test scores used for admissions, with PsyD programs typically accepting lower scores than PhD programs.

Clinical Practice

The application of psychological principles and techniques in real-world settings, often the primary focus of PsyD programs.

Empirical Research

Research based on observation and experimentation, emphasized in the clinical scientist model.

Graduate Programs

Educational programs that offer advanced degrees in clinical psychology, varying in focus between practice and research.

Internship Placement

The process of securing practical training experiences, with PsyD programs facing challenges in placing students in accredited internships.

Psychodynamic Approaches

A theoretical orientation in psychology that may be more prevalent among PsyD faculty compared to cognitive-behavioral approaches.

Evidence-Based Clinical Methods

Techniques and practices in clinical psychology that are supported by scientific research, emphasized in the clinical scientist model.

Insider’s Guide to Graduate Programs

A resource for applicants to learn about specific graduate programs in clinical psychology, including their orientation toward practice or research.