PSYCHOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS AFFECTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLINICAL THINKING COMPETENCIES IN MEDICAL STUDENTS
Keywords:
Clinical reasoning, clinical thinking, socio-medical knowledge, emotional domain, influencing factors.Abstract
This article analyzes the integrated influence of intellectual, motivational, emotional, and practical-occupational domains in the formation of clinical reasoning competencies within the context of medical education. It highlights the significance of clinical-pedagogical collaboration, students’ professional identity development, critical thinking, emotional stability, and ethical decision-making as key determinants in the enhancement of clinical reasoning. Furthermore, the article justifies the importance of empathy, professional responsibility, reflective approach, and multidisciplinary collaboration in shaping clinical competencies. Psychological and pedagogical conditions that contribute to the development of clinical thinking during the professional formation of medical students are thoroughly discussed.
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