clinical psychology

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Definition of clinical psychology in English Turkish dictionary

klinik psikoloji

(Pisikoloji, Ruhbilim) klinik psikolojisi

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Definition of clinical psychology in English English dictionary

A branch of psychology with purpose of understanding, preventing, and relieving psychologically based distress or dysfunction and to promote subjective well-being and personal development

Branch of psychology concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Clinical psychologists evaluate patients through interviews, observation, and psychological tests, and they apply current research findings and methodologies in making diagnoses and assigning treatments. Most clinical psychologists hold an academic degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) rather than a medical degree (M.D.); they may provide psychotherapy but cannot prescribe medications. Most practictioners work in hospitals or clinics or in private practice, often in tandem with psychiatrists and social workers, treating mentally or physically disabled patients, prison inmates, drug and alcohol abusers, and geriatric patients, among others. See also psychiatry; social work

branch of psychology dealing with the treatment of individuals and groups in a clinical setting

the branch of psychology concerned with the treatment of abnormal mentation and behavior

Hyphenation

clin·i·cal psy·cho·lo·gy

Turkish pronunciation

klînıkıl saykälıci

Pronunciation

/ˈklənəkəl sīˈkäləʤē/ /ˈklɪnəkəl saɪˈkɑːləʤiː/