This assignment assesses the following Course Outcome:
PS380-1: Describe the nature and scope of the field of clinical psychology.
This unit has introduced the field of clinical psychology, and several related aspects including areas of practice, goals in the field, and emphasizing the scientific focus of this field. In this paper, you will describe your understanding of these important concepts, which will serve as an important foundation for your ongoing study in this course.
A 2-3-page descriptive essay, not including the title and reference pages, should include the following elements: Please describe the following aspects regarding the nature and scope of the field of clinical psychology:
A detailed description of the nature of the field of clinical psychology
Include a definition of clinical psychology, supported by course material.
Discuss the scientific focus of the field and why that is important in understanding the nature of the field of clinical psychology.
Discuss the integration of science in theory and practice.
Discuss the scope of the field of clinical psychology through a discussion of at least three areas of clinical practice that are included in the field.
The paper should include support from the textbook and at least one additional scholarly source.
Title page: Provide your name, title of the assignment, course and section number, and date.
Body: Answer all the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs.
Your responses should reflect professional writing standards, using proper tone and language. The writing and writing style should be correct and accurate and reflect knowledge of skills and practice in the human service profession.
Reference page: Sources listed in current APA format.
Include a minimum of one scholarly or academic source in addition to your textbook to support your responses and conclusions.
Use Arial or Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced and left aligned.
Use standard 1″ margins on all sides.
Use current APA formatting and citation style.
References
Pomerantz, A. M. (2019). Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Diversity (5th ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc. (US). https://purdueuniversityglobal.vitalsource.com/books/9781544333601
American Psychological Association. (2021). A Career in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Apa.org. https://www.apa.org/education-career/guide/subfields/clinical/education-training
Landrum, E. (2018, January). What can you do with a bachelor’s degree in psychology? Like this title, the actual answer is complicated. Https://Www.apa.org. https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn/2018/01/bachelors-degree
