PSYCHOLOGY ORAL EXAM & BEYOND ...

By: Dr. Evelyn Jagpat

Psychology Oral Exam Study Tips and Psychology Oral Exam Preparation:

In psychology, a good clinical case conceptualization should tell a story. Think about a character in a book or a film.  By definition, a conceptualization is a theoretically based understanding of a client, who she is and why she behaves as she does.  It contains a history of the client, which is theoretically based and also includes a formulation of the client’s problems (Berman, 1997).  In essence, a good conceptualization helps to generate a well-rounded, deeper and more richly layered understanding of who that character is.

Artist Asudev’s painting: Humanity Uprooted

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By Dr. Evelyn Jagpat

What critical questions should I apply to the case during my Psychology Oral Exam?

During your psychology oral exam you will be given about 10 minutes to review the clinical case.  During this time consider the following critical questions:

 Critical Questions To Apply To The Case

• 1) Do you have an initial diagnostic impression?  What may be contributing to problems?  Are there situational factors to consider? (more…)