EPPP fundamentals, step one : review for the examination for professional practice in psychology / Anne S. Klee, PhD, CPRP, Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Moore, Bret A., editor.

Klee, Anne, editor.

Standardized Title:

EPPP fundamentals.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychologists--Certification.

Psychologists.

Psychology--Practice--Examinations, questions, etc.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (432 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Other Title:

Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology fundamentals, step one

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Springer Publishing Company, [2019]

Summary:

Aimed at helping students master the final hurdle to becoming a licensed, certified psychologist, the second edition of this authoritative content review for the EPPP is expanded to include 20% more content, the DSM-5, contributions from esteemed new authors, and an easily navigable mobile APP to enhance test-taking skills.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Contributors

Preface

References

Acknowledgments

Share EPPP Fundamentals, Step One: Review for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, Second Edition

Chapter 1: Biological Bases of Behavior

Introduction

Central Nervous System

Spinal Cord

Brain

Subcortical Brain Regions

Neurons

Neurotransmitters

Psychopharmacology

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

Combined Treatments: Psychopharmacology and Beyond

Neuroimaging

Structural Imaging

Functional Neuroimaging

Disorders

Aphasia

Alexia

Agraphia

Apraxia

Dementia

Pseudodementia

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Delirium

Concussion

Seizure Disorders

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 2: Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior

Cognitive Functions

Sensation

Perception

Attention

Executive Functioning

Intelligence

Learning

Classical or Pavlovian Conditioning

Operant Conditioning

Reinforcement Schedule

Memory

Emotion and Motivation

Theories of Emotional Experience

Somatic Marker Hypothesis

Dimensional/Basic Emotion Models

Brain Systems

Theories of Motivation

Interrelationships Among Cognition, Emotion, and Motivation

Chapter 3: Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior

Social Cognition: Structures and Processes

Types of Schema

Heuristics

Models for Social Categorization

Attribution Theories

Social Judgments and Interactions

Impression Formation and Management

Affiliation and Attraction

Prosocial Behavior

Aggression, Prejudice, Discrimination, and Implicit Bias

Aggression

Prejudice and Discrimination

Implicit Bias.

Methods for Reducing Prejudice and Discrimination

Social Influences on Individual Functioning

Environmental/Ecological Psychology

Evolutionary Perspectives on Social Emotions, Thoughts, and Behavior

Mate Selection

Prosocial Emotions and Behavior

Major Research-Based Theories of Personality

Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Theories

Humanistic/Existential Theories

Cognitive and Behavioral Theories

Trait Theory

Interpersonal and Systematic Theory

Cultural and Individual Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

Gender and Sexual Orientation

Disability and Rehabilitation Issues

Acculturation of Immigrant, Refugee, and Political-Asylum-Seeking Populations

Social-Contextual Issues Related to Culture and Individual Diversity

Chapter 4: Growth and Life-Span Development

Organizing Concepts, Theories, and Models

Major Organizing Concepts

Sensitive or Critical Periods

Major Developmental Theories

Domains of Development

Contexts of Development

Chapter 5: Assessment and Diagnosis

Assessment Theories and Models

Assessment in Practice

Approaches to Assessment

Assessment Methods

Psychometric Theory

CTT, IRT, and Generalizability Theory

Item and Test Characteristics

Tests for the Measurement of Characteristics and Behaviors of Individuals

Social, Relational, Emotional, and Behavioral Functioning in Children/Adolescents

Cognitive Functioning

Common Intellectual Batteries

Neuropsychological Functioning

Ability, Aptitude, and Achievement

Personality

Vocational Interest

Health Behavior

Malingering

Assessment of Competence and Criminal Responsibility

Risk of Future Violence

Suicide Evaluation.

Issues Associated With Differential Diagnosis

Criteria for Selection and Adaptation of Assessment Methods

Diagnostic Classification Systems

International Classification of Diseases

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Factors Influencing Interpretation of Data and Decision Making

Methods for the Measurement of Individual, Couples, Family, Group, and Organizational Change

Use of Computers, the Internet, and Related Technology in Assessment and Evaluation

Chapter 6: Treatment, Intervention, Prevention, and Supervision

Contemporary Theories of Treatment and Their Evidence Base

Psychodynamic Theories

Cognitive Behavioral Therapies

Humanistic and Existential Theories

Family and Systems Therapies

Psychotherapy With Groups

Universally Applied Theories of Client Change

Culture-Specific Theories for Minority Populations

Adjunctive and Self-Directed Interventions

Strengths- and Performance-Focused Theories

Positive Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Sport and Exercise Psychology

Career Counseling Theories, Assessment, and Intervention

Interventions in Health Promotion and Prevention Psychology

Health Promotion

Stages of Mental Health Prevention

Technology-Assisted Psychological Services

Healthcare Considerations for the Provision of Psychological Services

Funding Sources

Cost Benefits to Clients

Factors Affecting Patient Outcomes

Theories of Clinical Supervision and Professional Consultation

Clinical Supervision

Professional Consultation

Chapter 7: Research Methods and Statistics

Research Methodology

Theory and Hypotheses

Campbell's Validity Typology.

Study Design

Group-Based Randomized Experiments

Single-Case Experiments

Quasi-Experimental Studies

Correlational Studies

Critical Appraisal and Application of Research Findings

Threats to Internal Validity

External Validity Issues

Construct Validity Issues Related to Clinical Interventions

Levels of Evidence

Ethics and Research

Measurement

Latent Constructs and Observable Measures

Classical Test Theory and Reliability

Validity

Extensions of Classical Test Theory and Statistical Tools Used in Measurement

Measure Development, Selection, and Use With Heterogeneous Participant Populations

Statistical Methods

Levels of Measurement

Descriptive Statistics

Inferential Statistics

Other Topics in Statistics

Sensitivity and Specificity

Moderation and Mediation

Qualitative Research

Types of Qualitative Inquiry

Examples of Qualitative Methodology

Thematic Analysis in Qualitative Research

Reliability/Validity Issues in Qualitative Research

PE Strategies and Techniques

Participant Sampling and Recruitment

Sample Selection

Barriers to Recruitment

Outreach Strategies

Community Partnerships

Community Advisory Boards

Spectrum of Community Engagement

Benefits of Community Partnership

Dissemination and Presentation of Research Findings

Chapter 8: Ethical/Legal/Professional Issues

Ethics Codes and Professional Conduct

Professional Standards for the Practice of Psychology

Competence

(When) to Be or Not to Be a Psychologist?

Testing

Guidelines and Standards

Laws, Statutes, and Judicial Decisions That Affect Psychological Practice

Potential Ethical Dilemmas Associated With Specific Areas of Practice

Models of Ethical Decision-Making Process.

Models and Approaches for Professional Development

Patient's/Client's Rights

Ethics in Research

Ethics in Supervision

Chapter 9: Preparation Strategies and Tips

The Test

Deliberate Practice Theory (or the 10,000-Hour Practice Test)

Getting Grit

Preparing for the Test

EPPP Domains

Becoming Health Literate

Improving Working Memory and Executive Functioning

Exercising the Body and Mind

Reading Books and Peer-Reviewed Journals

Preparing Through Professional Societies

Learning With Peers and Supervisors

Persevere Until You Pass

Chapter 10: 122 EPPP-Like Multiple Choice Questions

Answers to Multiple-Choice Questions

Index.

Notes:

Revision of: EPPP fundamentals / Anne Klee & Bret A. Moore. 2014.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

0-8261-8825-7

9780826188250

OCLC:

1050437490