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By MIKE SELVON
 Approximately 91% of those employed in the clinical psychology field engage in psychological assessments aimed at diagnosis and treatment. Tests may include intelligence/achievement tests like IQ tests or WISC-IV tests, which measure knowledge, verbal skills, memory, reasoning, attention span and spatial perception.
Personality tests try to categorize behavioral and logical patterns. The MMPI, Rorschach Inkblot test or the Myers-Briggs test all try to reveal the psychological dynamics. Furthermore, neuropsychological tests examine structures and brain pathways in a more "scientific" manner. Clinical observation includes studying a control group and a variable group for differences in behavior, mood, perception, understanding, memory, communication and affect.
There are four main perspectives of clinical psychology: psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral and systems/family therapy. First, psychodynamic psychotherapy developed out of the works of Sigmund Freud and sought to make the unconscious desires come to the surface, rather than remain suppressed. Popular interventions include free association and the examination of transference and defenses. The history of mental illness is examined through the exploration of childhood memories.
The humanistic perspective of psychology was based around the work of Carol Rogers, Victor Frankl and |
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 Bonnie and Elliot’s ten-year-old son, Justin, responds to all of their directives with an argument or complaint. They reason with him, trying to “get it into his head” that he needs to do what they ask. They attempt to counter his arguments with logic, but these efforts are repeatedly ineffective, and the arguments continue. The parents’ view of the problem: “He is argumentative and stubborn.” |
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Saturday, 12 April 2008 |
By Deborrah Cooper
 I thoroughly enjoy my role as an advice columnist! The letters I receive are always thought provoking, and I love sharing my insight into difficult situations with my readers.
Advice seekers often submit questions requesting guidance on saving relationships on the brink of destruction. In many instances these problems could have easily been prevented had the couple shared better communication.
In an effort to prevent that from happening to YOU, let's go over what I call "The Seven C's of Love and Communication," which covers the things I believe we should consider when exchanging opinions, ideas, emotions and frustration within our romantic relationships.
(1) Careful Consideration.
Consider the fact that someone's ideas differ from yours, and are just as valid and just as important to them as your ideas are to you. Never put down your partner, or their thoughts or feelings. You must be cautious about what you say and how you say it; there is no room in a romantic partnership for rudeness. Respect the fact that this person has blessed you and |
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 Many parents with whom I work find themselves frustrated by their children’s noncompliance. They express this concern in several ways, most typically saying things like “he just doesn’t listen” or “I can’t get it through his head” or “he just doesn’t seem to understand.” They explain, argue, exhort, plead, bseech, threaten, and yell, all to no avail. Their exasperation increases, but the noncompliance continues. As with any search for a solution to a problem, it is preferable to 1. begin at the beginning and 2. use the simplest solution available. |
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