Real Psychology
Note: The subsections below are a mirror of the Real Psychology section; clicking on one will take you to that section and change the menu to your left. You can return to the Articles & Resources menu at any time by choosing the Articles & Resources icon above. And you can always reach the Real Psychology section through its icon above, as well.
- Disorders - Articles on psychological disorders, including descriptions, causes, treatments, and first-hand experiences.
- Diagnosis - A detailed walkthrough of a diagnostic interview and writeup, including a sample report
- Assessments - Descriptions of some of the most common psychological "tests," including the "inkblot test."
- Therapy - Psychological, psychiatric, and medical treatments for specific problems in layman's terms, plus involuntary hospitalization, suicide assessments, and multicultural issues.
- The Therapist - Can therapists really read minds? Also - types of psychologists.
- Ethics - Sounds a little boring, but ethics are one of the areas writers have trouble! Includes information on confidentiality, research (ever see The Jacket?), involuntary hospitalization, therapists' personal problems; and friendship, sex and romance with clients.
- Degrees - Is your character a counselor, social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist? How they're different.
- Problem Terms - Outdated psychological terms — make sure your characters aren't using old lingo!
