An In-Depth Examination of Physiological Psychology Learnings within the Context of Psychological Counseling Education: A Case Study
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Pre-service psychological counselors, physiological psychology, physiological psychology education, misconceptionsAbstract
Psychology, along with popular information, is one of the fields where misconceptions are most prevalent. Knowledge of physiological psychology and neuropsychology is considered crucial for developing decision-making and intervention skills in competent psychological counselors. This study aims to examine the learning of Guidance and Psychological Counseling undergraduate students regarding physiological psychology topics. Twenty-one pre-service psychological counselors participated in the study. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed together to examine participants' misconceptions about physiological psychology. The findings indicate that while participants possessed some correct information about physiological psychology, they also held certain myths and misinformation, and some participants were unsure of the accuracy of their answers. This finding may hinder prospective psychological counselors from developing a holistic perspective on human nature from a bio-psycho-social perspective. In light of the findings of this study, it is recommended that psychological counselor training incorporate a comprehensive approach to the biological and physiological origins of behavior in counseling education.
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