Interview two psychological professionals from two different settings, such as a school, hospital, or prison. Ensure that at least one of the interviewees is a clinical psychologist.
Provide the name and work environment of the two professionals you interviewed.
Ask the following questions of each of your interviewees and provide your responses in a Question and Answer (Q and A) format, i.e., write the question you asked and then the interviewee's response to it:
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In what setting do you practice? How long have you been practicing?
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What are your specialties or areas of clinical focus?
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What are the most common disorders you treat?
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Do you have any special certifications or training beyond your original graduate coursework?
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How do you approach therapy or treatment? Do you use specific modalities, techniques, or interventions?
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What ethical and legal issues do you think are the most challenging or common?
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Do you have an opinion on where you think the field of psychology is heading?
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What do you enjoy most about your work?
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What advice would you provide an aspiring psychologist or therapist?