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Specializations in Psychology

Clinical v. Counseling Psychologists Works with those with psychological disorders, anxiety or depression Have a PhD.; may work in hospitals, prisons, private clinics Differs from a psychiatrist – no medical degree, cannot prescribe medication Counseling: Works with those who have adjustment problems Have PhD; may work on a college campus or private practice Works to help clients clarify goals and identify/solve conflicts; adjust to life challenges

School v. Educational Psychologists Work to help school identify students who learning difficulties Administer tests and make recommendations for special education Educational: Helps whole schools to improve student learning Focus on motivation, cultural influences, economic factors and instructional methods

Think fast! True or False: Both a psychologist and psychiatrist have the power to prescribe medication. An educational psychologist tests students for learning difficulties.

Other specialties Consumer: helps businesses to understand the needs and shopping habits of consumers Health: studies the impact of behavior and mental processes on physical health Forensic: assists attorneys in deciding the role of mental health in criminal cases Social: works to understand the role of behavior and mental processes in social situations

Assignment (to be completed in class) Use the information on pages 13-17 to describe the contributions of the following founders of modern psychology: Wilhelm Wundt William James John B. Watson B. F. Skinner Sigmund Freud

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