The following questions are related to ‘Psychology Profession’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
Q: What are some NASW Code of Ethics issues raised by client-centered theory? Are there any unintended consequences of the intervention? Thank you. A: I can’t speak to the NASW Code of Ethics as that group has multiple position publications on various topics. As for unintended consequences, I can offer a bit about that. I […]
Q: I want to become a psychologist. I am currently majoring in being a clinical psychologist. I was just wondering if there was anything you could tell me that would be useful to understanding the mind? A: I’d recommend that you keep studying. When not studying psychology, think psychology…it’s all around us. Be an observer […]
Q: I am doing an essay on Psychology and I have a question that I need to be answered. I need proof to prove the statement I have made in my essay. My question is: Do psychologists give an intelligent assumption based on their research and analysis of the patient or are they CERTAIN about […]
Q: I have been seeing a counselor for the past 3 and a half years. I would go about a month in between visits. I was originally being seen as a requirement for lap band surgery. I have never liked myself and continued seeing the counselor to work on self esteem issues and depression after […]
Q: I am currently a high school junior, and I am contemplating a career in clinical psychology. However, I also want to get married and have children not too long after beginning college (mid- to late 20’s). Do you think a psychologist (with the possibility of long hours and a lot of paperwork) is able […]
Q: I have always been curious about psychiatry, particularly personality disorders, and I am aware that in the DSM-III it also included Sadistic, Passive-Aggressive, and Self-Defeating Personality Disorders. The DSM-IV contains an Axis B Depressive Personality Disorder. If you have the time to answer this question, can you explain to me why they aren’t in […]
Q: Hello, My name is Nicolle, and I live in France, so if I will make mistakes (as if I will not write correctly) I’m sorry. I’ll try to write as correctly as possible. So, I’m a psychology student, I’m almost graduated, I am 22 years old, and I’m in love with one of my […]
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