1. The Definition of Psychology Module 1: Introduction and Careers

2. Psychology is… The scientific study of people’s 1.mental processes (thoughts, feelings and dreams) 2.behavior (what people do)

3. Careers in Psychology Module 1: Introduction and Careers

4. Psychiatrist Identifies mental illness in a person Helps people with mental problems to get better Prescribes medicine for mental illness

5. Neuropsychologist Learns how the brain works Helps to cure mental diseases

6. Experimental Psychologist Does experiments to learn more about psychology Studies people and animals

7. Forensic Psychologist Helps police to identify who committed a crime Gives courts suggestions about rules and laws that are good for people

8. Therapist Talks with people about their difficulties Suggests ways a person can make his life more normal and happy

9. Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychologist Gives ideas to business and organizations – Makes a safe, enjoyable place to work – Suggests ways to make employees work harder and faster

10. School Psychologist Finds ways that a school can help children to grow mentally and emotionally Gives tests to learn if children have special needs

11. Social Worker Works to improve the lives of others – Talks people through difficult times – Connects people with helpful programs – Suggests ideas to make the community a better place