Flashcards on Psychology and Psychiatry: Methods and Roles
Psychology and Psychiatry: Methods and Roles Explained for Students
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Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
14 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the main difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist regarding training and role?
Answer: A psychologist graduated in psychology (social science), is not a medical doctor, and provides psychotherapy. A psychiatrist studied medicine, can dia
Card 2
Question: What are the primary responsibilities of a psychiatrist listed in the content?
Answer: Diagnoses the illness, prescribes medicines, manages the treatment, and provides a range of therapies.
Card 3
Question: What type of professional provides psychotherapy but is not a medical doctor according to the content?
Answer: A psychologist.
Card 4
Question: What are psychodiagnostic methods mentioned in the content?
Answer: Diagnosis, mapping, observation, conversation, experiment, and graphology.
Card 5
Question: What forms of observation are noted under psychodiagnostic methods?
Answer: Observation in a natural environment or in an artificial environment.
Card 6
Question: What conversational forms are included in psychodiagnostic methods?
Answer: Dialogue and monologue.
Card 7
Question: How is the experiment described as a psychodiagnostic method?
Answer: It involves comparing experimental values versus normal values.
Card 8
Question: Which handwriting-related method is listed among psychodiagnostic methods?
Answer: Graphology (study of writing).
Card 9
Question: What are the main categories for psychotherapeutic methods described?
Answer: Individual or group method; directive or non-directive method; symptomatic or causal method.
Card 10
Question: What distinguishes directive from non-directive psychotherapeutic methods?
Answer: Directive (ordering) methods instruct the client to do specific actions; non-directive methods do not order but the psychologist advises.