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What is the definition of "competence", as applied to the practice of a psychologist? (This is NOT referring to a legal definition of competence regarding a patient). What are the specific competences that a professional psychologist should possess? Why is competence considered to be an ethical issue?

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Competence is "the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually, especially possession of the skill and knowledge required (for a task)" (dictionary.net, n.d., p. 1). In the psychological profession our clients expect us as professionals to be competent in our job. The courts and licensing boards also expect a certain amount of competence from a psychological professional. Licensing boards, for instance, have certain criteria that one must be able to demonstrate to be called competent. If one is an incompetent psychological professional, ...

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