1. Subfields of Psychology
Dr. Blakemore
PSY 100

2. Definition of Psychology
The scientific study of behavior and mental processes Or
The scientific study of the behavior of organisms

3. Psychology is a Science, but also application of scientific knowledge
Why is psychology a science?
Because of using the scientific method to study behavior.
But the information gained is also used to solve behavior problems – in humans and in animals
Distinction between basic and applied fields

4. Basic Fields
The basic fields in psychology are generally concerned with acquiring new knowledge about behavior
Doing research
People who work in such fields usually work in universities, teaching and doing research, or doing primarily one or the other
Or in solely research settings such as The National Institutes of Mental Health

5. Basic Fields Experimental psychologists
Behavioral or cognitive neuroscientists or physiological psychologists
Cognitive psychologists
Psychometric or quantitative psychologists
Developmental Psychologists
Social Psychologists

6. Applied Fields
In the applied fields of psychology, psychologists may also work in universities, teaching and/or doing research, or in completely applied settings
Such as business and industry, schools, clinics, hospitals, private practice therapy, the criminal justice system, etc.

7. Applied Fields, therapy or counseling
Clinical Psychologists
Clinical neuropsychologists specialize in disorders with a neurological basis, and clinical assessment of those conditions
Counseling Psychologists

8. Other applied fields School Psychologists
Educational Psychologists (some debate as to whether basic or applied)
Human Factors Psychologists
Industrial and Organizational Psychologists (I/O)

9. The APA Divisions
This gives an excellent idea of the many different domains in psychology

11. Related Fields Many counselors and therapists are not psychologists
Psychiatrists are medical doctors specializing in treatment of mental health conditions
Some do research
Some do therapy
But most prescribe medication for mental health-related conditions
Many master’s-level clinicians who are not psychologists
Marriage and family counselors
Substance abuse or alcohol abuse counselors
Licensed mental health counselors
MSW (ACSW) social workers

12. Taking an Active Role in your Education
Developing skills and special opportunities

13. Skills you learn in college
A college education is more than just your major
The reason that certain kinds of employers will hire college graduates as opposed to those who haven’t is generally because of their general skills
Especially for a liberal arts degree as opposed to a professional degree
What’s the difference?
Some examples?

14. General skills with a college degree
Oral and written communication
Speaking and writing effectively – grammar, correct word usage and spelling are important in the workplace and graduate school
Reading skills – to be able to read quickly and comprehend well
Language skills will be very important when you take the GRE-V. A great way to boost reading and language skills is to read regularly – even novels, mysteries, but books, magazines and newspapers – more than online sources
The ability to listen and summarize what’s being said
The ability to work in groups or teams

15. More skills with a college degree
The ability to comprehend evidence and arguments
The ability to think critically is one of the most important general skills one learns in college
Time management
Organization
Also, very importantly, the use of technology
Take the development of these skills very seriously – take every opportunity to improve them
Nothing is “busy work”

16. Academically Adrift

17. Psychology in particular
Even at the undergraduate level, psychology is especially good at developing
Knowledge about people
how attitudes develop, what affects children’s development, how to train pets, when to seek mental health help and the value of that help, and many more
Library research skills
Understanding of the meaning of research findings, and of the need for evidence for any conclusion
Critical thinking
Data analysis skills
Computer and other technological skills

18. Ethical Issues Look in Kuther, Chapter 1 Types of ethical issues
For practitioners
For researchers
For students

19. Let’s look at CASA http://www.ipfw.edu/casa/
Tutoring, drop in and for particular courses
Writing Center
Short courses

20. Organizations for Psychology Majors
Psychology Club
Open to any student interested in psychology
Once I find out what they’re doing this semester, I will post to Blackboard
Psi Chi
The national honor society in Psychology
If you are interested in knowing more about them,