What Do Psychologists Do? Unit 1 Lesson 1
Objectives: Students will recognize that psychology has many subfields that emphasize both research and application of psychological issues.
Warm Up: Why did you sign up for this psych class?
BRAINSTORM! What kind of work do psychologists do? Where do psychologists work? Are there any special fields in psychology…if so name some? http://www.apa.org/about/division/index.aspx What’s the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist? What’s the difference between a school guidance counselor and a psychologist?
BRAINSTORM! What kind of work do psychologists do? Counsel, teach, research, write 3 classifications: Practitioners Academics Researchers Where do psychologists work? Hospitals, universities, labs, private practice, schools, govt agencies, businesses, correctional facilities
BRAINSTORM! Are there any special fields in psychology…if so name some? http://www.apa.org/careers/resources/guides/careers.aspx# Difference b/t psychologist & psychiatrist? Psychologist – PhD in psych Psychiatrist – MD, can Rx meds Difference b/t school guidance counselor and psychologist? Counselor – Ed background, Master’s Psychologist – Advanced degree in psych
Handout – What Do Psych’s Do? PART A: Review special fields. Research: Study to know more (basic science). Applied: Use what we know to solve problems.
Activity– What Do Psych’s Do? PART B: Partner Activity PART C: Individual Completion http://video.about.com/careerplanning/Careers-for-Psychology-Majors.htm
Closure What’s the difference between research and applied psychology? Provide an example of each from today’s lesson.
Homework