Compare and Contrast the Fields of Clinical Psychology and Counseling

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Essay

Compare and contrast the fields of clinical psychology and counseling psychology. Describe each specialization. In what ways are they similar? In what ways do they differ? Include three similarities and three differences in your answer.

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Definitions:

Perceived Susceptibility

An individual's belief about the likelihood of experiencing a threat or disease.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior therapy that involves providing a reward to encourage the repetition of a desired behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification process where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant outcome following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior in the future.

Adherent Patient

Refers to a patient who closely follows the treatment plan prescribed by their healthcare provider.