How Does a Psy.D.program Differ from a Ph.D.program

question 26

Multiple Choice

How does a Psy.D.program differ from a Ph.D.program

• A) There is a greater emphasis on the scientist-practitioner model in the Psy.D. program. 
• B) Pursuing research as a career path is not essential to the Psy.D. professional development. 
• C) Ph.D. programs have a relatively heavier emphasis on research whereas the Psy.D. program encourages research but does not require it past the dissertation. 
• D) Psy.D programs are old and arguably outdated compared the Ph.D. programs.

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Definitions:

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where a positive impression in one area influences a person's perception in other areas.

Bottom-up Processing

A way of processing information where perception starts with an analysis of the basic elements and builds up to a complete perception.

Self-relevant

Pertaining to information or stimuli that have personal significance to an individual, often influencing attention, perception, and memory processes.

Downward Counterfactual

An imagined alternative in which the outcome is worse than what actually happened.