Definition science of behavior and mental processes

The SUB-Fields of Psychology Collection of diverse subfields. Some psychologists do basic research, some do applied research, and some provide professional services….. * study processes & changes in mental & physical growth * Birth to Death (womb =>tomb) Developmental Psychology  study the extent to which behavior is caused by physical & chemical processes in the body  Brain, nervous system, etc. Physiological (Biological)

study basic psychological processes through experimentation i.e. learning, memory, sensation, perception, emotion, etc. Experimental Psychology study differences among people Traits: anxiety, sociability, self-esteem, aggressiveness, etc. Clinical: study diagnosis, causes, and treatments of psychological disorders Counseling: study “normal” problems of life Personality Psychology Clinical & Counseling Psychology

study influence of people on one another study problems of training personnel & improving working conditions Social Psychology Industrial & Organizational Psychology study of athletes and performance as it pertains to the mind – body connection Sports Psychology

PsychotherapistPerson who does psychotherapy; credentials and training vary Clinical PsychologistHas a doctoral degree: Ph.D., Ed.D., or Psy.D. PsychoanalystHas specific training in psychoanalysis after an advanced degree (usually M.D. or Ph.D.) PsychiatristA physician (M.D.) with specialization in psychiatry; CAN PRESCRIBE MEDS! Other professionalsLicensing requirements vary by state; generally at least an M.A. Can be social worker (LCSW), counselor (MFCC), or other. WATCH THE MANY FACES OF PSYCHOLOGY VIDEO 3-2-1

Phrenology was a 19th-century pseudoscience No scientific basis Phrenology linked bumps on the skull with character traits Growth/ History of Modern Psychology

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Survey - Case Study - Naturalistic Observation - Correlational Research - Experimental Method - Multimethod - Humans? Animals? Appropriate? Inappropriate? STANLEY MILGRAM American Psychological Association

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Careers in Psych Directions: 1.Individual or Small Groups (1-3) 2.Pick one of the following: Biological Psychology – Cognitive Neuroscience – Clinical /Counseling Psychology – Human Factors Psychology - Industrial /Organizational Psychology- School Psychology – Sports Psychology – Health Psychology - Forensic Psychology – Social Psychology – Developmental Psychology – Rehabilitation Psychology – Chapter 1 Assessment – Small Group Presentations = Careers in Psych

3. Define your large field or Career in Psychology – describe the terms 4. Pick one specific job/ career within that broad category Job description Schooling needed Typical responsibilities/ normal day on the job Example of some one famous within the field What you think is cool or interesting Make your presentation unique – show something online etc. Visuals/ Posters etc. Pictures, video clips Present to the class – approx 3-5 minutes 5. Grades: grades will be based on a rubric scoring system using the following criteria 5 prompts completed (5 points per prompt) Visual completed (5 points) Presentation completed (5 points) TOTAL POINTS = 35 points Presentations are due ________________

NAMES: ___________________________________________________________________________ Component 5(great)4(good)3(avg)2(fair)1(poor) Overall Career Description Job description Schooling needed Typical responsibilities/ normal day on the job Example of some one famous within the field What you think is cool or interesting presentation TOTAL Points: _____ /35___