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PSYCHOLOGY Investigate the contribution of clinical psychology to psychological knowledge
level:
2
credit:
3
planned review date:
January 2005
replacement information: This unit standard, unit standard 19265, unit standard 19266, unit standard 19267 and unit standard 19269 replace unit standard11688. sub-field:
Social Science Studies
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to define clinical psychology, and identify key contributions of specific clinical psychologist(s) to psychological knowledge.
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation by NZQA.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation system has been set up by NZQA.
special notes:
1
Clinical psychology may include the study of both abnormal behaviour and behavioural adjustment.
2
Research for this unit standard must comply with published ethical guidelines. These guidelines are published by the New Zealand Psychological Society, PO Box 4902, Wellington, and www.psychology.org.nz.
3
Definition: key studies refer to often cited studies that make a major contribution to the approach. Studies such as these can be found in general psychological text books.
Elements and Performance Criteria element 1
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Define clinical psychology. performance criteria 1.1
A range of areas in clinical psychology is identified. Range:
1.2
a range specified in a published psychological text.
Definition determines distinctive aspects for each area, such as neurotic behaviour. Range:
three aspects required, supported by examples.
element 2 Identify key contributions of specific clinical psychologist(s) to psychological knowledge. Range:
one or two clinical psychologists.
performance criteria 2.1
Identification includes evidence of knowledge of the key study results.
2.2
Identification includes explanation of the particular contribution of these results to psychological knowledge.
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Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for providers wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements. This unit standard is covered by AMAP 0226 which can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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