Diversity of Psychology

Work to do in groups of 2 Inquire on two areas of application of Psychology including: Clinical Psychology Developmental Psychology Educational Psychology Cognitive Psychology Social Psychology Organisational Psychology Cultural Psychology Experimental Psychology Health Psychology Neuropsychology

Then prepare a dramatization in which a prospective psychology student interviews a psychologist in order to understand what psychologists working in this area do. Each one takes the role of student an psychologist, taking turns.

Approaches to Behaviour Biological approaches to behaviour Explains gender from the genetic make-up (XX or XY) Cognitive approaches to behaviour Gender schema theory Sociocultural approaches to behaviour Social learning theory

Approaches to Behaviour Options: Clinical Developmental Health Relationships

Abnormal Psychology Topic Content Factors influencing diagnosis Normality versus abnormality Classification systems The role of clinical biases in diagnosis Validity and reliability of diagnosis Etiology of abnormal psychology anxiety disorders depressive disorders obsessive compulsive disorder trauma and stress related disorders eating disorders Explanations for disorder(s) Prevalence rates and disorder(s) Treatment of disorders Biological treatment Psychological treatment The role of culture in treatment Assessing the effectiveness of treatment(s)

Health Psychology Topic Content Determinants of health Biopsychosocial model of health and well-being Dispositional factors and health beliefs Risk and protective factors Health problems – One or two stress addiction obesity chronic pain sexual health Explanations of health problem(s) Prevalence rates of health problem(s) Promoting health Health promotion Effectiveness of health promotion programme(s)

Developmental Psychology Topic Content Influences on cognitive and social development Role of peers and play Childhood trauma and resilience Poverty/socio-economic status Developing an identity Attachment Gender identity and social roles Development of empathy and theory of mind Developing as a learner Cognitive development Brain development

Psychology of Human Relationships Topic Content Personal relationships Formation of personal relationships Role of communication Explanations for why relationships change or end Group dynamics Co-operation and competition Prejudice and discrimination Origins of conflict and conflict resolution Social responsibility By-standerism Prosocial behaviour Promoting prosocial behaviour