Chapter 1 Psychology
Section 3 Notes
Define:
1. psychologist: a scientist who studies the mind and behavior of humans and animals.
2. psychiatry: a branch of medicine that deals with mental, emotional, or behavioral
disorders.
3. clinical psychologist: a psychologist who diagnoses and treats people with emotional
disturbances.
4. counseling psychologist: a psychologist who usually helps people deal with problems
of everyday life.
5. developmental psychologist: a psychologist who studies the emotional, cognitive,
biological, personal, and social changes that occur as an individual matures.
6. educational psychologist: a psychologist who is concerned with helping students
learn.
7. community psychologist: a psychologist who may work in a mental health or social
welfare agency.
8. industrial/organizational psychologist: a psychologist who uses psychological
concepts to make the workplace a more satisfying environment for employees and
managers.
9. experimental psychologist: a psychologist who studies sensation, perception,
learning, motivation, and/or emotion in carefully controlled laboratory conditions.
Fill in the following:
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The difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist: Psychiatry is a branch of
medicine to treat people with disturbed behavior; must go to medical school and can
prescribe medicine. A psychologist has a doctorate in psychology and is trained to
observe, analyze, and evaluate behaviors.
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List 10 types of psychologists:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
clinical
counseling
developmental
educational/school
psychobiologist
f. community
g. industrial/organizational
h. environmental
i. experimental
j. health
k. forensic
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List six places where psychologists work:
a. academic institutions (colleges)
b. business and government
c. hospitals and clinics
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d. independent practice
e. counseling and guidance centers
f. school systems
The American Psychological Association (1892) APA  scientific and professional
society of psychologists and educators; works to advance the science and profession
of psychology and to promote human welfare.
There are 54 divisions in the APA, representing a specific area, type of work or
research setting, or activity. Chart, p. 27