PSYCHOLOGIST READINESS TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL DUTIES WITH A HIGH PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL “COST” OF THE PSYCHOLOGISTS: A THEORETICAL MODEL

Abstract

The article presents a theoretical model of psychological readiness to perform professional duties with a high psychophysiological “cost” of the activities of psychologists. A theoretical analysis of the concept of readiness for professional activity and psychological readiness as one of its component has been carried out.

A psychologist is an expert in the field of psychology who studies the state of mind and the laws of the correction of people's behavior, using this knowledge to help solve personal problems, adapt to the outside world, and improve the psychological climate in families and groups. Despite the interesting profession of a psychologist, his personality is affected by negative factors that lead to fluctuations in the working capacity of a specialist, fatigue, and emotional burnout, the result of which is socio-psychological disadaptation. That is why the formation and diagnosis of readiness to perform professional duties with a high psycho-physiological “cost” of activity should be integral parts of the professional training of a psychologist.

It has been revealed that the majority of researchers under psychological readiness understand a certain mental state, which is characterized by the mobilization of the resources of a psychologist in the performance of professional duties with a high psycho-physiological “cost” of activity. There is a general psychological readiness
for complex activities, which ensures a positive attitude of a specialist to professional activities, and situational
readiness, which helps to perform current work tasks. The authors are unambiguous in that psychological read- iness has a dynamic structure, which includes: intellectual, motivational, volitional, regulatory and typological
components. Criteria for the onset of psychological readiness are: humanistic orientation on professional activities; deep understanding of the importance of professional tasks; understanding of the need for self-improvement;
increasing the level of adaptability through emotional and volitional readiness, stress resistance.

In connection with the socio-political situation that has developed in our country, the development of methods for preparing, diagnosing and forecasting the future professional activity of qualified psychologists is a priority today.