Career Fields

 

Clinical psychologists frequently set-up their own ___1___ or join group practices. During the early 2000’s, over 60 percent of ____2____ worked in private practice. Many clinical psychologists managing their own practices specialize. Specialized clinics administering cognitive-behavioral, psychoanalytic, and humanistic ____3_____ can be found throughout the United States.

Clinical psychologists employed at hospitals ___4_____. to specialized populations, such as children, cancer patients, or the elderly, typically have skills that match the needs of patients receiving treatment in one of these facilities. For example, clinical psychologists employed at children’s hospitals usually specialize in neurodevelopmental and other _____5_____ related disorders.

____6______, professionals specializing in criminal evaluation and investigation, need to be well acquainted with how courts function and legal proceedings are conducted. They must also be trained to properly evaluate the competency and _______7______ of accused criminals.

Clinical sports psychologists must be well versed in cognitive-behavioral therapy since their patients are trying to alter certain behaviors and reach goals related to their _________8_________.

Key: 1. private practices; 2. clinical psychologists; 3. therapies; 4. catering; 5. childhood; 6. clinical forensic psychologists; 7. sanity; 8.