Prof Seminar III-a: Issues of Individual Differences in the Prof Practice of Clinical…

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This first course of a three-semester (4-credit total) course sequence provides students with the knowledge needed to be clinically sensitive psychologists able to work with a range of individuals from diverse backgrounds in clinical and medical settings. Cultural differences and how they relate to the diagnosis of psychopathology and a variety of medical conditions are explored, as well as how cultures differ on important issues such as violence, suicide, expression of emotions, childrearing, etc. The APA guidelines for multicultural competency are also presented. Other ways individuals are diverse and therefore can be treated unfairly in our society such as gender, religious practices, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, or medical conditions are also explored, as well as health disparities in the broad medical system. Finally, special emphasis is on integrating these issues within a thorough discussion and monitoring of their relevance to students' current externship experiences.