1. Specializations in Psychology

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

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