To start off the series of Powerpoint reviewers I am going to publish soon, here's a presentation on Paranoid personality disorder.
Hey readers! The exams are coming in just a few days so, how was your review? If you are still looking for reference material for Abnormal Psychology especially when it comes to comprehensive discussion of the mental disorders I found a good book. It is entitled: Psychiatry Mentor. It is very informative and includes review questions. More description of the book HERE.
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If you want a copy of the PDF format of the book request it Here.
Hey guys! How's you review?
I haven't had the time yet to really get hold of my reviewers because I was busy with work and school. But thankfully after seeing my friends and taking fresh air at the park I had the time to clear my mind and convince my self to choose what's best for me. maybe that's all I needed.
After all the sleepless nights and hours of convincing myself, I finally had the courage to make this big decision. With all the boredom and stress I've been through the past few months it's really difficult to think clearly and focus on my job. and since one of the life quotes that I truly believe says, "if you're not happy with what you're doing right now, stop," and that's what I did. I gave my resignation letter to my employer.
It's really dismaying that I had to give up my work but when I started to feel tired and stressed out, it's like I was dragging my feet to keep on walking even if my body aches and my heart won't go too. So, I had to stop. Maybe it's a way to let me see other things that are more important to me. And in that case, resigning from work would give me ample time to review and concentrate on my graduate studies. Last summer, I took up Advanced Statistics class and this semester I took up Psychological testing and Research. I hope everything goes pretty well.
And for today...
In case you haven't checked the TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS released by PRC last month here it is.
Hey guys! I just heard that the Professional Regulation Commission now accepts online application for the upcoming Pychometrician and Psychologists' Licensure Exam this October. They opened the online application and you can now register yourselves in advance. The registration process will also give you important information about the requirements and procedures. So check it out!
Here's the Link to PRC's official site: http://prc.gov.ph/online/application/
Go to the site and you see the options below about the exam procedures etc.
The procedures on how to apply...
After clicking "continue" you will be lead to a fill-up form.
Complete all fields required and you're registered online. This would appear after you have saved your information:
But still you have to gather all necessary documents and proceed to PRC to pass your requirements to make sure that you'll be included on the list of test takers.
After this, go to the nearest PRC office (Manila) and submit your requirements.
Here's the Link to PRC's official site: http://prc.gov.ph/online/application/
Go to the site and you see the options below about the exam procedures etc.
Then, you'll get to see the Documentary Requirements :
The procedures on how to apply...
But still you have to gather all necessary documents and proceed to PRC to pass your requirements to make sure that you'll be included on the list of test takers.
After this, go to the nearest PRC office (Manila) and submit your requirements.
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Yeah! I found new Psychology books that are worth reading. Maybe some of you already read this but I thought it's worth posting.
In case you're looking for reliable books on Theories of Personality check this book. Aside from using the book by Hall, Lindzey and Campbell, I found this book very informative.
Theories of Personality by Feist and Feist. The content is really great and explanations are good. So, it's really a must read for Theories.
Then, I also bought this book from NBS, "Difficult Personalities" by McGrath and Edwards which is also a great reference for Abnormal Psychology. It tackles the most common personality disorders and explained them in the most simple and understandable way. I'm really happy I found it, it's a good book.
In case you're looking for reliable books on Theories of Personality check this book. Aside from using the book by Hall, Lindzey and Campbell, I found this book very informative.
Theories of Personality by Feist and Feist. The content is really great and explanations are good. So, it's really a must read for Theories.
Then, I also bought this book from NBS, "Difficult Personalities" by McGrath and Edwards which is also a great reference for Abnormal Psychology. It tackles the most common personality disorders and explained them in the most simple and understandable way. I'm really happy I found it, it's a good book.
How about you? Any suggestions for books to read?
Leave me some comment below.
xoxo,
iheartpsych
09-06-14
Update:
New reference book for Abnormal Psychology: Psychiatry Mentor
See this LINK.
Hi everyone!
I have finished searching for my reference books and I found my useful photocopies as well. But please bare with me because I have lost some of the book titles and authors of my reference materials. I still want to include them though because they seem to be important too but I 'm afraid of the copyright issue. So, to be safe I will only use terms from complete sources.
As a guide throughout the review, I'll be using these reference books I have:
General Psychology
4th Edition
Kahayon & Aquino
Theories of Personality
Hall, Lindzey & Campbell
Abnormal Psychology
12th Edition
Butcher, Mineka & Hooley
"To study Abnormal psychology, we must have what might be called "great tolerance for ambiguity,"an ability to be comfortable with very tentative, often conflicting pieces of information."
"Familiarity with the subject matter encourages people to study Abnormal psychology."
Disadvantage: "All of us already developed certain ways of thinking and talking about behavior, certain words and concepts that somehow seems to fit."
"The crucial point is that the concepts and verbal labels we use in the serious study of abnormal behavior must be free of the subjective feelings of appropriateness ordinarily attached to certain human phenomena."
"Familiarity with the subject matter encourages people to study Abnormal psychology."
Disadvantage: "All of us already developed certain ways of thinking and talking about behavior, certain words and concepts that somehow seems to fit."
"The crucial point is that the concepts and verbal labels we use in the serious study of abnormal behavior must be free of the subjective feelings of appropriateness ordinarily attached to certain human phenomena."
The Clinical Psychologist
- Being a Clinical Psychologist requires a Ph. D. degree, which entails four to five years of graduate study.
- It has a heavy emphasis on laboratory works, research designs, statistics and empirically based study of human and animal behavior.
- Clinical Psychologists learned how to diagnose mental disorders and practice Psychotherapy
The Psychiatrist
- They hold an M. D. degree and has taken postgraduate training called residency.
- They received supervision in psychotherapy
- Psychiatrists engage in prescribing psychoactive drugs, chemical compound that can change how people feel and think.
The Psychopathologist
- They are the one who conducts research into the nature and development of the various disorders that their therapist colleges try to treat.
Other Personnel in Mental Health includes:
