Discussion Post: Ultimate Medical Academy
Step A: Read the Discussion Background:
In order to provide effective treatment, psychologists must gain an understanding of their patients' personalities, behaviors, cognitive abilities, and social environment. Psychologists learn about their clients through three main techniques: interviewing, observations, and psychological testing.
Curious about your own personality traits? Take this 10-question PERSONALITY QUIZ to better understand what personality tests look like, and to learn a little more about yourself!
Step B: Create a new thread and answer all three parts of the initial prompt below:
a) Think about the details of your personality quiz results. Explain your perception of your results.
b) Think about your own career path. Explain how your personality quiz results may be helpful to you as you pursue your future career.
c) Pretend that you are a psychiatric technician. How would you help your client/patient change his/her thinking in a way that could develop a weakness into a strength?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.