Compared to PhD Programs, PsyD Programs Tend to ______

question 53

Multiple Choice

Compared to PhD programs, PsyD programs tend to ______.

• A) place less emphasis on research-related aspects of training and more emphasis on clinically relevant aspects of training
• B) accept and enroll a much smaller percentage and number of applicants
• C) offer significantly more funding to enrolled students
• D) graduate students in a longer time period (about 1.5 years longer)

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Definitions:

Catharsis Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that expressing or experiencing strong emotions can lead to a reduction in tension or aggression.

Charles Darwin

A 19th-century naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution and his proposal of natural selection as a mechanism for evolution.

Violent Gestures

Physical actions or motions that express or are intended to convey aggression or hostility.

Feel-good, Do-good Phenomenon

The psychological theory that suggests individuals are more likely to engage in altruistic behaviors when they are in a good mood.