Clinical psychology Chapter 1: Introduction

Graduate Record Examination. A test frequently required of applicants to graduate training programs. The GRE assesses quantitative, verbal, and analytical abilities. In addition, the GRE offers subject tests for several disciplines, including psychology.

Health psychologists. Psychologists whose research or practical work focuses on the prevention of illness, the promotion and maintenance of good health, or the treatment of individuals with diagnosed medical conditions.

Internship. An intensive clinical experience required of all clinical psychology students and usually occurring at the very end of their graduate training. Typically, internships last 1 year and involve full-time work at an independent facility.