1. SUBFIELDS III. SUBFIELDS/(Careers) A.BASIC RESEARCH
pure knowledge aimed to increase
psychology’s knowledge base.
1.Biological Psychologists-
explores link between physical brain &
mind
2.Developmental Psychologists-
changes from womb to tomb
3.Cognitive Psychologists-
experiments how we perceive, think &
solve probs
SUBFIELDS
Careers

2. SUBFIELDS III. SUBFIELDS/(Careers) investigate our persistent traits
4. Personality Psychologists
investigate our persistent traits
5. Social Psychologists-
explores how people influence one another
6. Industrial/Organizational
Psychologists-
study & advise on behavior in the workplace
SUBFIELDS
Careers

3. SUBFIELDS III. SUBFIELDS/(Careers) B. APPLIED RESEARCH
study that aims to solve practical
problems
1. Counseling Psychologists-
help people w/challenges-vocational, marriage
2. Clinical Psychologists-
treat mental, emotional & behavioral
disorders
SUBFIELDS
Careers

4. Industrial/Organizational
Experimental
Developmental
Personality
& Social
Educational & School
III. SUBFIELDS/(Careers)
3. Psychiatrist
Medical Doctors who can prescribe medicine
Other Specialists
Environmental - studies the effects of
environment on behavior. Ex: extreme
temperature, noise
Consumer - study behavior of shoppers to
explain & predict behavior
School Psychologist - help students
w/problems learning
SUBFIELDS
Careers

5. Industrial/Organizational
Experimental
Developmental
Personality
& Social
Educational & School
III. SUBFIELDS/(Careers)
Forensic - expert witness to testify at in trials
Health - study the link between psychology &
our physical health
Educational - Studies & helps students AND teachers in schools
SUBFIELDS
Careers

6. Name that Psychologist!
It’s Time to Play
Name that Psychologist!

7. Counseling Psychologist
It’s Time to Play
Name that Psychologist!
“I provide vocational and career guidance OR help someone come to terms with the death of a loved one? Who am I?”
Counseling Psychologist

8. Name that Psychologist!
It’s Time to Play
Name that Psychologist!
“I’m interested in how biological, psychological, and social factors affect health and illness? Who am I?”
Health Psychologist

9. Developmental Psychologist
It’s Time to Play
Name that Psychologist!
“I’m interested in aging, especially in researching and developing ways to help elderly people stay as independent as possible. Who am I?”
Developmental Psychologist

10. Industrial Psychologist
It’s Time to Play
Name that Psychologist!
“I serve as human resources specialists, helping with staffing, training, & employee development in such areas as strategic planning, and coping with organizational change. Who am I?”
Industrial Psychologist