PsyD personal statement
Discuss the importance of ethics in the profession of psychology. Additionally, share one ethical dilemma that you have faced in your professional life (do not include any identifying information) and how you went about resolving it.
The American Psychological Association (APA) has mandated that all psychologists should become culturally competent. Explain your understanding of this concept and how you might work toward achieving that in your graduate education and beyond.
It has been argued that most mental health illnesses are biopsychosocial in nature. Explain what this means and give an example of one major mental illness or psychological disorder and how its etiology is biopsychosocial.
There are several schools of thought regarding how and why psychotherapy is effective. Share your ideas and beliefs about how psychotherapy can be “curative”. What are the most salient elements of psychotherapy which make it effective in treating psychological disorders?
The preamble of the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct states that psychologists use their professional knowledge, “…to improve the condition of individuals, organizations, and society”. Discuss your understanding of this statement and briefly describe examples of how you might accomplish this professional mission in your work as a future psychologist.
