Applied ethics

Yihao Hu Personal History Statement University of California - Santa Cruz, Jack Baskin School of Engineering Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics Degree Objective: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics Mathematics and violin are the only two things could make me feel peaceful. I don’t want to say how much I love mathematics or how hard I have worked in order for the university to offer me the admission. It is a little hectic to exaggerate a discipline you aim to research. How about just…

Forensic psychology is area of study within the fields of clinical, counseling and school psychology. The professional practice of forensic psychology became a recognized specialty by the American Psychology Association, APA, in 2001 (“Recognized Specialties and Proficiencies,” n.d.). Many graduate schools offer Masters and Ph.D. or Psy.D. Programs; however, in order to be a licensed forensic psychologist, you must have a doctoral-level degree. Drexel University, John Jay College of Criminal…

Module Report: Legal, Forensic and Experimental Psychology Legal and Forensic Psychology Legal psychology is an amalgamation of the study of human behavior, and the legal rules that govern all in society, allowing those within to exist together on equal terms (Kuther & Morgan, 2012, p. 52). Forensic psychology is a sub-section of psychology subject unlike criminal profiling in that it deals with mental health aspects of a perpetrator rather than a technique investigators used to narrow the…

As class sizes continue to increase, many students find that their educational needs aren’t being met because teachers are too overwhelmed to assess an individual child’s needs. When a child in school is struggling from a problem like a learning disability or a difficult home environment, it is now the responsibility of school psychologist to evaluate children in need. School psychologist examine, test, and diagnose students individually so that they have the best chance of success in school.…

The top three jobs I chose to research include Forensic Psychologist, Criminalist, and Correctional Counselor. I decided to pick these three since they were on my list of job interests and they seemed interesting enough. Although, surprisingly enough, it was mildly difficult to choose only three. A main problem throughout the world, especially in heavily populated places, is crime. No matter how much people might wish for the planet to be nonviolent and harmonious, crime will not stop or…

Sports Psychology is a very common field to pursue nowadays, it is a very interesting/intriguing field to pursue because it comes with many benefits. But also takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be able to pursue a course like this. There are many steps you must take personally and professionally to be qualified to become a Sports Psychologist, and are vital to becoming a very successful Sports Psychologist. What is Sports Psychology one might ask? Sports Psychology too thoroughly sum it…

psychologist. Most do not realize that the training process includes experimental research as well as clinical training in psychological testing and psychotherapy . Although masters degrees are awarded in clinical psychology as well as other areas of applied psychology e. g. school psychology, the doctor is considered the minimal educational requirement to become a clinical psychologist (APA 1987). finally, mandatory training continues even beyond the doctor it. The road to becoming a clinical…

Counseling Psychology Counseling psychology is a health care provider and general practice of professional psychology. Counseling psychology main focus is on people’s function in all ages of the relationship and also in their personal life. This field of psychology addresses physical health concerns, social, work, and emotional problems that individuals can have in different stages of their life. Counseling psychology focuses on the stress is that people may have and also on other issues which…

Compare and Contrast Clinical and Forensic Roles There may be several times in a psychologist’s career in which they are presented cases that involve the need for clinical assessments for their patients or conduct forensic assessments for court proceedings for criminal or civil cases. It should be noted there are some similarities and significant differences that can be identified between the different roles psychologists will need to adhere to and the assessments that may be used to meet the…

The value of historical knowledge is an important part of the study. This explains the importance attached to the study of history in every discipline. The study of history attempts to trace the beginning or origin of an event, its progress and the present status. Historical study tries to reinterpret the past by asking questions and seeking information to bring change where necessary. Understanding history brings the perspective of new knowledge and experience to in explaining the old and the…