Specialist Psychologist Research Articles

Achieving Gerotranscendence in the Progression of Old Age...

Üsküdar University Graduate School of Social Sciences Psychology Doctorate Program Instructor Specialist Psychologist İdil Arasan Doğan met with the elderly as part of the Week of Respect for the Elderly. In the "We Age Together" seminar organized by the Kadıköy Municipality Alzheimer's Center

The role of the expert information-analytical system as a tool for developing the psychology of adaptive sport

The article presents the features and details of the psychological preparation of Paralympic athletes that a specialist psychologist needs to know - the regulatory requirements of federal standards for sports training, the rules of sports, the differences between the competitive Olympic model and the Paralympic model, the division of sports according to nosological features. The need for a wider information support of Paralympic sports as the most difficult to understand and subsequent development of psychological support programs substantiated. It is shown that an expert information-analytical system that allows access to reference materials is an indisputable tool in the development of the system of sports training for Paralympic athletes and, in particular, the psychology of adaptive sports.

Interrogation of a minor victim during the investigation of criminal offenses related to domestic violence

The scientific article is devoted to certain aspects directly related to the procedural regulation of the interrogation of minors during the pre-trial investigation of criminal proceedings related to domestic violence. An analysis of international legal acts containing relevant standards in the researched field, provisions of the current criminal procedural legislation of Ukraine, as well as scientific works, whose authors worked on the outlined issue, has been carried out. This is due to the fact that sometimes in such proceedings the only source of evidence is the testimony of minor victims. In such cases, the process of obtaining and evaluating evidence is determined by age, individual psychological and many other characteristics of the interrogated.
 In criminal proceedings related to domestic violence, issues related to the place of interrogation of a minor and ways of recording it are quite relevant. On the basis of the conducted research, it has been substantiated that the interrogation of a minor should be carried out in a room: a) where the environment will be friendly for him or her; b) which is equipped with means for audio and video recording. Such statements are fully consistent with the “green room” method. Taking into account the above, it is proposed to make changes to the provisions provided for in Part 1 of Art. 226 of the CCP of Ukraine. In addition, attention has been drawn to the change in the philosophy of obtaining testimony from a minor regarding the circumstances of a committed criminal offense from interrogation to procedural interview.
 Interrogation of a minor must be carried out by an investigator according to the rules provided by the Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine. However, before the interrogation, the investigator must: select a suitable specialist psychologist; give them the opportunity to get acquainted with the materials of the criminal proceedings, taking into account the meeting with the minor; based on the circumstances to be proven, agree with the specialist on the content and form of the questions necessary for clarification. Taking into account the above, it has been concluded that it is considered necessary in the provisions of the current legislation to provide for this a specially authorized person - a juvenile investigator.

The Director’s Embodiment of Bella Bartok’s Opera "Duke Bluebeard’s Castle":Compositional and Production Aspect

It was considered the main director's approaches to ideological and thematic analysis of B. Bartok's opera "Duke Bluebeard's Castle", which formed the basis of the concept of the play produced by the applicant. The author outlined the compositional features of the realized performance in comparison with the composer's idea. The applicant highlights the features of the director's interpretation of modern opera in the postmodern aesthetics, based on various methodological approaches, including analytical, communicative and structural-systemic methods. Factors that cause the phenomenon of abuse in human relations have been analyzed in the world of modern trends. There are options for triggers that can provoke the violent existence of partners in modern society. The need to introduce into the traditional composition of B. Bartok's opera the second part-reflection with a specialist psychologist in order to draw attention to the problem of violence in relationships and the desire to encourage society to dialogue on this topic. The moments of interpretation of musical and theatrical works of the above aesthetic direction are marked. The author's point of view on the problem of violence is proposed, where the victim, in connection with the acquired negative experience, turns himself into an abuser. The main markers of abusers' behavior and unhealthy relationships are highlighted. The vectors that guide the consideration of the causal relationships of this kind of relationship are marked so that directors can understand the nuances of the behavior of abusers and victims of violence. The author explains the directorial embodiment of an operatic work of the Art Nouveau period with clearly delineated characteristic features of time and place of action in the conditions of theatrical postmodernist orientation. The specifics of the director's interpretation of B. Bartok's opera "Duke Bluebeard's Castle" in the author's art project are determined. The perspective for further scientific research of the problem of abuser and its reflections on theatrical stages is modeled

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The article is devoted to the discussion of the problem of psychological support of the consequences of mental traumatization of personnel of the security and defense sector of Ukraine. The role and tasks of a specialist psychologist in the step-by-step process of psychological support for experiencing psychotrauma are determined. The psychological resources of experiencing mental trauma are outlined. The principles of psychological assistance in connection with the mechanisms of development of mental trauma are formulated (psychoeducation; training in mental state regulation techniques; work with bodily images of trauma; restoration of bodily experience models disrupted by trauma; work with restoration of the timeline). The practice of psychological work with the consequences of mental traumatization of National Guard of Ukraine military personnel within the main areas of psychological support has been systematized. It is shown that psycho-training work is carried out within the defined areas of psychological work (on the correction of unfavorable accentuations of character; development of professionally important qualities; creation of a team, cohesion and mutual support; restoration of psychological safety of the individual; formation of psychological readiness of personnel; formation of motivational resources of vitality, strategies for overcoming stressful situations, etc. It was determined that programs of individual and group crisis counseling were developed at National Guard of Ukraine; counseling in the direction of optimizing the motivational resource of military personnel's stress resistance; training of personnel in the skills of psychological first aid and self-help; training of personnel in self-regulation methods; psychocorrective work with military personnel in the directions of a group of strengthened psychological attention, etc. It is noted that in the direction of professional and psychological training of personnel, scientific and methodological support has been implemented: conducting psychological debriefings; simulation of combat conditions, combat stress factors during the passage of the psychological strip of simulation of combat conditions; psychological information about the peculiarities of extreme situations; reproduction of psychological factors of an extreme situation during training. It is indicated that psychological rehabilitation and decompression measures have been developed at National Guard of Ukraine; psychological prevention of addictive behavior; psychological support of post-traumatic growth of personnel; psychological work with servicemen who are in hospitals. Problematic and debatable issues of psychological work with the consequences of mental traumatization of personnel at the current stage are outlined.

Management of medically unexplained symptoms (MUS): a stepwise integrated model between primary and secondary caremanagement of medically unexplained symptoms (MUS): a stepwise integrated model between primary and secondary care

AimsDescription of a model to improve care for patients with Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS) by small targeted investment and maximisation of existing resources.BackgroundTreatment of MUS presents several challenges including a lack of clarity on the best models of care and limited service provision. Patients typically present with a physical complaint to physical health outlets: here limited confidence in professionals around how to address these often leads to poor patient/doctor experience, inappropriate use of resources and repeated attendance. Evidence shows that integration of care, psychological interventions and upskilling physicians in interventions such as positive communication, can significantly improve outcomes. Psychiatric Liaison Teams (PLT) are positioned at the interface of mental and physical health services and can play a crucial role for these patients, when provided with the right skill-mix.Method1FTE Clinical Psychologist specialising in MUS was integrated into the PLT. Pathways to triage between primary, secondary psychology and the new service were agreed, alongside channels of communication and supervision. The job plan included integrated sessions in Gastroenterology, Rheumatology and PLT. The activities included: assessments, formulations and discharges; brief psychological interventions; group sessions for patients; one-day long courses to GP trainees and physicians, and input in specialities MDTs. Clinical outcomes, numbers of patients seen and signposted, teaching sessions and simulation training delivered were collected.ResultOver 20 months the service was able to process 237 referrals, 35 were managed over the phone. Referral sources: Gastroenterology 32%, Rheumatology 37%, Psychiatric liaison 28%.116 patients attended 315 face to face appointments and 21 phone contacts were made. Core-10 data show reduction from moderately severe to mild psychological distress in a sample of patients. 58% of patients were referred on for continuing care. The service ran 8 patient groups including sessions on pain management and joint sessions with Rheumatology. It ran 9 one-day long courses for GP and physician trainees, training a total of 120 doctors: feedback showed increased confidence in managing and recognising MUS. Attendances to Emergency Departments covered by Barking Havering and Redbridge and Bart's Health Trusts combined (5 sites) reduced by 22%, saving an estimated £19,200, while ambulance usage in the cohort dropped by 29%, saving an estimated £9072.ConclusionThe integration of a specialist psychologist with a mix of educational, advisory and clinical role to a PLT can provide an effective and efficient stepped-up model to increase the provision of care for patients with MUS

Parto e perinatalidade: O papel do psicólogo hospitalar nesse contexto

Atendimentos psicológicos realizados no contexto dos hospitais, clínicas e centros de saúde devem abranger os três pilares existentes no âmbito hospitalar, quais sejam, pacientes, familiares e profissionais da saúde. O psicólogo especialista na modalidade hospitalar pode atuar em diversas frentes, incluindo o atendimento individual e em grupos psicoterapêuticos, atendimentos em ambulatórios e unidades de terapia intensiva (UTIs), enfermarias, pronto-atendimentos, avaliações diagnósticas, psicodiagnósticos e consultorias. Muito embora identifiquem-se diversos estudos que dissertam sobre a psicologia hospitalar, sobretudo no que tange à atuação junto ao doente, pouco se fala sobre essa frente no contexto do parto e da perinatalidade. Dito isto, este artigo tem por objetivo dissertar sobre o papel do psicólogo nesse contexto. Justifica-se por ser um estudo relevante, com pouca literatura sobre o tema, que busca trabalhar a importância do psicólogo não somente no tratamento de doentes, mas também na promoção de saúde das parturientes. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, com levantamento bibliográfico feito em bases de dados online. Os achados sugerem que apesar do psicólogo estar inserido no contexto hospitalar, sua inserção nos centros obstétricos ainda não é plenamente efetiva. Conclui-se, desta forma, que ainda há um longo caminho na construção de práticas psicológicas de apoio às famílias e, em especial às parturientes, antes, durante e após o parto, bem como, um espaço dentro do ambiente obstétrico/hospitalar para o profissional da psicologia. Outrossim, salienta-se a importância de pesquisas e estudos dedicados ao tema, que corroborem para a construção de protocolos relacionados ao atendimento psicológico no contexto obstétrico hospitalar.

Taking into account the social and psychological assessment of family relationships as one of the factors of the judge's inner conviction in making a decision on determining the child's place of residence

The paper explores the legal problem of determining the place of residence of a minor child with one parent. The emergence of European and national jurisprudence and its current approaches to resolving such disputes are analyzed. Theoretical and practical issues of determining the child's place of residence, taking into account its best interests on the basis of studying the case materials of national courts and analyzing the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights. In the context of the specified the author's approach of application of norms of the civil procedural legislation concerning optimization of the mechanism of definition of a place of residence of the child on the basis of the conclusion of the expert of the psychologist is offered. The author emphasizes the need for the court to take into account the conclusions of psychologists when deciding to determine the child's place of residence. States that the child's opinion can be reflected in written and electronic evidence, of the conclusions, of the psychological examination, of the conclusion, of a specialist psychologist, psychological examination, of the child's testimony in the courtroom and by videoconference. Property capabilities of each parent from the standpoint of case law are not decisive because a more important criterion for consideration in making a decision is the psychological relationship between the child and parents. The issue of ensuring the interests of the child is based on the understanding that the divorce of parents for children and always a heavy psychological burden and adults dealing only with their problems forget about the radical changes in the life of the child: new environment and place of residence, inability to communicate with both parents at the same time, etc. Diagnosis by a psychologist of the peculiarities of child-parent relationship should be organized in accordance with all psychometric requirements and carried out using professional methods and techniques. Taking into account the psychological characteristics of the child, the psychologist will be able to provide an opinion on the appropriateness of determining the place of residence of the latter with his mother or father.

Social Content of Psychological Specialists’ Professional Activity

The study defines two main research areas of ideas about a rescuer psychologist. The first area is devoted to the issue of creating social representations about the specialist psychologist and his/her relations with representatives of other professional groups. The other area is represented by works focused on the direct analysis of the profession of psychologist, specific peculiarities of professional activity and personal characteristics of the psychologist. It is indicated that the study of the representations about rescuer psychologist’ involves collective consciousness, and the main direction that allows to solve the reconstruction problem of idea about a rescuer psychologist in the system of categories and conceptual coordinates is psychosemantics. For this purpose, the method of associative experiment defines the basic constructs used by the population to evaluate the representation about a psychologist. The obtained words associations were used to develop a method of semantic scaling of the concept "Psychologist". The research has constructed the semantic profiles of perception of a civilian psychologist and a rescuer psychologist, their most pronounced characteristics were defined. With the help of multidimensional scaling the place of rescuer psychologist in psychosemantic space of psychologists of different kinds of activity was determined. Thus, the rescuer psychologist has the closest professional similarity with a military psychologist and forensic psychologist. According to the respondents' opinion, he/she (a rescuer psychologist) mainly provides psychological correction and rehabilitation, he/she has to work in uncomfortable and dangerous conditions, and also to deal with both individual and group psychological problems.

Մոտիվացիոն գործոնների ազդեցությունը կոլեկտիվի հոգեբանական մթնոլորտի վրա. հետազոտության արդյունքների համեմատական վերլուծությունը

The aim of the article is to study the mutual agreement of the psychological atmosphere in the team of motivational factors in state and international organizations. The urgency of the work is due to the need to improve staff performance. Determining the type of employee motivation is a difficult but very important task that contributes to the effective and efficient performance of the set tasks. The purpose of the article is to study and to find out experimentally the link between the psychological environment of the team in different organizations and the primary factors of motivation of the person during work, to perform the analysis of the psychological atmosphere of the team also the reciprocity of motivational factors. Analysis of the relevant theoretical foundations of work using the test-questionnaire methods figured out that any application of motivation should meet the needs of the individual, that those surveyed in state and international organizations are aware of their needs, but the socio-psychological environment among 25 to 45 years old is unfavorable among the staff of civil servants, in contrast to the staff of an international organization of the same age. The engagement of an HR specialist or management psychologist in the above mentioned organizations is suggested to identify the socio-psychological behavior of employees, work hygiene, motivational factors, based on the age group, which can predict ways to meet the needs of employees.

The evaluation of a highly specialist inpatient psychologist working with patients with high risk presentations in an acute mental health inpatient setting

Objective: To evaluate the function and impact of a highly specialist psychologist working with high risk patients in an acute mental health inpatient setting. The impact was examined on outcomes such as risk related incidents, re-admission, average length of stay, and use of restrictive practice.<br/> Method: A mixed methods service evaluation of a pilot project was undertaken to examine the impact of the specialist psychologist role on these outcomes over a 17-month period. Demographic and clinical data was collected for 18 patients who were seen by the psychologist. Routinely collected clinical data examining risk incidents, re-admission rates, average length of stay, and use of restrictive practice, were also used to evaluate outcome across the evaluation period (at baseline and six-month follow-up).<br/> Results: The specialist psychologist provided input to patients' care and undertook a variety of direct and indirect work and training. Examination of descriptive routine clinical data indicated a slight reduction in risk related incidents, readmissions, and average length of stay after the introduction of the psychologist role, however these were not statistically significant.<br/> Conclusion: These initial findings suggest the potential for outcome improvement, but further, more robust research is required to see if such a role can have a significant impact on outcomes.

Analysis of the Relationship between the Users Personality Traits and the Images They Post on Social Media

Due to the dramatic rise in the popularity of the social media, the problem of analyzing the interconnections of digital traces and the psychological characteristics of the user become urgent. The development of deep learning models has ensured the automatic image analysis and feature extraction. In this study, we propose a clustering model for digital traces of users based on VGG16 deep learning model and a K-means clustering algorithm. We use this model for predictive analytics of digital footprints in the form of arbitrary images. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the originality of the proposed methodology. This technique firstly consists in directly using the compressed representation obtained by the encoder instead of object tags. And secondly, we propose a method for obtaining representations of clusters, based on the weighting of users belonging to a given cluster. To study the correlations of the user’s personality characteristics and their posted images, dataset of BIG Five traits of VK social network users was used. According to the results of the expert assessment of a specialist psychologist, the presented relations between the clusters content and the personality characteristics of the users were determined. Namely, the “faces” cluster is characterized by a high value of consciousness, the “cats” cluster is characteristic of introverted users, and low agreeableness was associated with the “landscapes” cluster. Based on the obtained similarity of cluster representations, the personality traits of users related to these clusters were found similar, and the possibility to combine these clusters was proposed.

Психологические особенности и проблемы сопровождения гражданских и уголовных дел, связанных с защитой прав и интересов детей

the article presents data from an analytical review of civil cases related to the protection of the rights and interests of minors in disputes over the right to raise children. The main purpose of the study is to justify the need for a significant correction of the procedure for participation in them by a specialist psychologist. The article shows that a large number of conclusions of psychologists have procedural, methodological and ethical errors. The expert's conclusion, which is accepted in the case as evidence, is not evaluated for completeness, validity and correctness of conclusions. However, the presence of a conclusion of a specialist psychologist in some cases is seen by the judge as a reason for refusing to appoint a forensic psychological examination, in cases where it is clearly necessary. At the same time, in order to ensure a comprehensive assessment of the psychological components of legally significant circumstances that need to be established and proven in disputes over the right to raise children, it is important to apply a more formally defined forensic psychological study. In our opinion, if the parties submit to the court a specialist's opinion based on the conclusions of a pre-trial psychological study, it is necessary to subject it to mandatory review by specialists of state and non-state expert institutions.

Recorridos de formación en psicología clínica y de la salud en España

En este artículo se explica cuál es la situación legal actual de la práctica de la Psicología Clínica y Sanitaria en España y cuáles son los recorridos de formación en esta área en consonancia o no con la regulación legal. Se proponen seis recorridos posibles y se analizan las ventajas e inconvenientes de cada uno de ellos, así como su duración. Finalmente se mencionan los puntos de interés, a juicio de los autores, en el desarrollo de esta disciplina profesional y que en esencia son; (1) la incorporación al programa PIR y por lo tanto al acceso al título de Psicólogo Especialista en Psicología Clínica, de nuevas especialidades sanitarias psicológicas, (2) la posibilidad de incorporar a los Psicólogos Generales Sanitarios en la red pública y, por ende la cuestión de la relación entre los PEPC y los PGS, (3) por último, la necesidad de regulación legal de aquellos circuitos formativos que hoy en día se encuentran en una situación alegal, como podrían ser la neuropsicología o la psicoterapia.

РОЗВИТОК КОМУНІКАТИВНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІУ СТУДЕНТІВ ЗАСОБАМИ ПСИХОЛОГІЧНОГО ТРЕНІНГУ

The article presents the theoretical substantiation of the psycholinguistic category communicative competence, which is one of the main professionally important qualities of forming the personality of a future specialist psychologist. Mental reality and speech communication of modern students are mediated by new ways of perceiving information that determine a new type of communicative behavior of its carriers. Based on the analysis of authoritative sources it is found out that the virtual communication space as a whole and the active use of the Internet in particular significantly affect the features of communicatively mediated communication of young people, deforming its verbal component. The purpose of the article is to theoretically substantiate and empirically study the development of communicative competence of future psychologists by means of psychological training. The study used a set of methods, namely theoretical analysis of works devoted to virtual discourse in scientific publications of the last two decades. Also, in order to study the effectiveness of the developed training program, a number of empirical methods were applied – observation, experiment, testing, method of studying products of activity, method of expert evaluation. Results. In order to develop communicative competence, the psychological training “Formation of Communicative Competence” was developed and implemented in the educational process. The algorithm for designing and applying assignments for lessons is characterized. The study was attended by 107 respondents, who form 4 academic groups of students of 1 and 2 courses of the Kiev National Trade and Economic University specializing in psychology. To test the effectiveness of training the development of communicative competence of students in control groups, the method “Diagnosis of communicative setting V.V. Boyko” and the methodology “Diagnosis of communicative social competence (CSC)”. The results obtained were processed using statistical methods. Conclusions. The effectiveness of the influence of psychological training “Formation of communicative competence” on the development of personality-oriented speech communication of active Internet users has been proved, which as a whole is a predictor of more effective communication strategies. The prospect of further research with the involvement of students of other professional fields (future philologists, managers), as well as the study of gender differences in virtual communication and their influence on the mental development of the individual, are offered.

ГОТОВНІСТЬ ДО ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ МАЙБУТНЬОГО ПСИХОЛОГА У КОНТЕКСТІ ЙОГО ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ АДАПТАЦІЇ

Introduction. One of the topical issues in this sphare of education is the professional training of a psychologist as specialist, professional skills that would meet the current challenges of today. The modern higher education system is designed to create the appropriate conditions for the training of a psychologist as a competent specialist, focused on continuous professional development, and, as a result, productive professional activity and self-realization. In addition to successfully mastering the necessary knowledge base and skills in accordance with the specifics of the chosen specialty, it is important to have professionally important qualities and practical skills, which is one of the conditions for readiness for professional activity in the process of its professional adaptation.Purpose.. The analysis of the phenomenon of readiness for professional activity of students-psychologists in the context of their professional adaptation.Methods. Analysis, generalizations, comparisons, systematization of science sources with problems of research.Originality. The state of elaboration of the problem of future psychologists' readiness for professional activity in the context of their professional adaptation is analyzed; further development of scientific ideas about didactic technologies to ensure the readiness of students for professional activity during their studies in higher education. The practical significance of the submitted material is that it can be the basis for the development of psychological and pedagogical tools for students to be prepared for professional activity, taking into account the peculiarities of their adaptation to the future professional activity even during higher education.Conclusion. The research of the whole process of professional training of a specialist psychologist should be considered not only in terms of acquiring professionally important personal qualities, but also in terms of forming readiness for personal and professional social adaptation and, accordingly, for future professional activity. rospective directions of further researches consider studying of the basic ways and means of harmonization of professional and personal aspects of formation of readiness of future psychologists for professional activity, and also psychological conditions of catalyzing of their professional adaptation in the conditions of insufficient life experience.

Изучение психологических особенностей личности лица, привлекаемого к уголовной ответственности за жестокое обращение с животными (ст. 245 УК РФ)

The article deals with the issues related to the study of psychological characteristics of the personality of an individual held criminally liable for cruelty to animals. The data collected by the investigator (inquirer) on the identity of the suspect (accused) are often formal and do not allow an objective assessment of the nature and characteristics of the personality of the individual held liable. The author pays attention to the place of this information in the system of evidence, as well as the impact of data on the identity of the suspect or accused on the adoption of procedural decisions. The article presents the substantiation of the need to study the identity of the person involved in cruelty to animals, on the example of the choice of tactics of investigative actions, the application of rules on exemption from criminal liability in connection with active repentance (Art. 75 of the criminal code), etc. The need for more active use of psychological knowledge in the production of investigative actions and investigation in General. According to the author, the participation of a specialist psychologist in the investigation of criminal cases is evaluated and considered by scientists and practitioners mainly in connection with the production of investigative actions involving minors. At the same time, his participation significantly contributes to the expansion of opportunities for proving circumstances in a criminal case.

PERCEPTION AND USE OF VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL INFORMATION WHEN CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIVE ACTIONS

Non-verbal information is indicative. Most scientists believe that it can not be considered as a source of evidence and has only a tactical value. In general, we can agree with this, but the connection between non-verbal information and evidence exists that it is necessary to take into account and use in criminal proceedings. Non-verbal information may suggest where and what sources of evidence can be found (the corresponding human response to certain irritants from the investigator: logical arguments, presented objects or documents, evidence of accomplices, etc.); point to the attitude of a person to other participants in criminal proceedings, to the motives of the crime, etc. It can strengthen the evidentiary value of the testimony of a person or, conversely, enter into conflict with them. Non-verbal information is an important component in the system of interpersonal communication and is closely connected with verbal information, forming a complex means of communication, significantly influencing the content, character, goals and results of investigative tactics. Direct perception of non-verbal manifestations (appearance, non-verbal behaviour, manner of communication) along with linguistic (verbal) characteristics creates a certain image of the recipient and determines the range of tactical methods and psychological means of influence that will be most effective in this situation. Proper decoding of non-verbal information should be based on the study of psychological and forensic literature. It would be desirable for criminalists and psychologists to jointly develop appropriate educational and methodical manuals, reference books, and for law enforcement agencies to introduce special courses on the basis of legal institutions to provide relevant knowledge and skills to practitioners in a comprehensive perception and use of verbal and non-verbal information. Special attention in the study of non-verbal behaviour and other manifestations of non-verbal information should be paid to the methods of observation, analysis of verbal information and non-verbal manifestations in their comparison, as well as an emotional experiment to stimulate non-verbal behaviour. It is advisable to use the results of studying non-verbal information in constructing tactics of investigative actions, psychological and forensic diagnostics of their participants, awareness of the circumstances of a crime, signs of giving false testimony. They may also influence the evaluation of evidence, increasing their strength or pointing out their possible fallacy. In each case of an investigative action, it is necessary to consider whether it is advisable for a specialist psychologist to participate in it – a specialist in non-verbal information and its interpretation, as well as a joint analysis of such behaviour after the investigative action, which should be accompanied by video recording. Key words: verbal information, non-verbal information, investigation (search) action, criminal proceedings, criminalistics.

Правовые аспекты участия специалиста-психолога в исполнительном производстве, связанном с воспитанием детей (Часть II)

The article reveals the questions about the order of the choice and involvement of a specialist psychologist to participate in the enforcement proceedings related to the upbringing of children, by bailiff-contractor or on the initiative of the party of enforcement proceedings. At the moment in the execution of court decisions on the transfer and the confiscation of the child bailiffs do not attract the psychologist at the preparatory stage for working separately with the child, however, such possibility is provided in paragraph 17 of part 1 of article 64 of the Federal law “On enforcement proceedings”. Proposals are made on the legislative consolidation of the mandatory participation of a specialist psychologist in the execution of Executive documents related to the upbringing of children. The authors identify the requirements for professional competence, which should be owned by a specialist psychologist, and raise the question of the need to develop a training program for psychologists involved in the execution of court decisions related to the upbringing of children. On the basis of the analysis of practice and letters of Federal Bailiffs Service of Russia authors identify tasks which should be solved by the psychologist in enforcement proceedings.

La acreditación en Psicología Clínica en España

The accreditation of training in clinical psychology in Spain has a short history, although distant precedents can be found. At present, students who obtain an honour’s degree in psychology can choose between two qualifications in order to practice within the Spanish health system: a master’s degree in General Health Psychology or the qualification of Specialist Psychologist in Clinical Psychology. We describe the scope for which each of these titles qualifies the individual within the profession, and also the access routes, objectives, contents and training models of the two qualifications. Additionally, we compare the Spanish accreditation in this professional field with the European accreditation, and we mention the unofficial qualifications that have no repercussion in the professional regulation. Finally, we list the problems that still exist in this field of professional accreditation, and we suggest ways of solving them.