ABSTRACT

The first section of this book (Chapters 1 through 3) is intended to orient the reader to the internship year by introducing and defining key terminology, exploring issues that commonly arise for interns and supervisors, and suggesting preventive and responsive actions for interns and supervisors to take. In this second section of the book (Chapters 4 through 8), the focus shifts to key role and relationship variables present during the internship. In this chapter, the concept of intern identity is explored, including its complexities and contradictions. The achievement of explicit expectations during the internship is discussed and exemplified. The chapter concludes with critical thinking questions and activities for interns and supervisors.