Definition
science of behavior
and mental processes
The SUB-Fields of Psychology
Collection of diverse subfields. Some psychologists do basic research,
some do applied research, and some provide professional services…..
Developmental Psychology
* study processes & changes in mental & physical
growth
* Birth to Death (womb =>tomb)
Physiological (Biological)
study the extent to which behavior is caused by
physical & chemical processes in the body
Brain, nervous system, etc.
Experimental Psychology
study basic psychological processes through experimentation
i.e. learning, memory, sensation, perception, emotion, etc.
Personality Psychology
study differences among people
Traits: anxiety, sociability, self-esteem, aggressiveness, etc.
Clinical & Counseling Psychology
Clinical: study diagnosis, causes, and treatments of
psychological disorders
Counseling: study “normal” problems of life
Social Psychology
study influence of people on one another
study problems of training personnel & improving
working conditions
Industrial & Organizational Psychology
study of athletes and performance as it pertains to the
mind – body connection
Sports Psychology
Psychotherapist
Person who does psychotherapy; credentials
and training vary
Clinical Psychologist
Has a doctoral degree: Ph.D., Ed.D., or Psy.D.
Psychoanalyst
Has specific training in psychoanalysis after an
advanced degree (usually M.D. or Ph.D.)
Psychiatrist
A physician (M.D.) with specialization in
psychiatry; CAN PRESCRIBE MEDS!
Other professionals
Licensing requirements vary by state; generally
at least an M.A. Can be social worker
(LCSW), counselor (MFCC), or other.
WATCH THE MANY FACES OF PSYCHOLOGY VIDEO 3-2-1
Growth/ History of Modern Psychology
•Phrenology was a 19th-century pseudoscience
•No scientific basis
•Phrenology linked bumps on the skull with character traits
Click the picture for video
Take survey
Survey Case Study Naturalistic Observation Correlational Research Experimental Method Multimethod -
American Psychological Association
Humans?
Appropriate?
Animals?
Inappropriate?
STANLEY MILGRAM
Read Milgram article
Show Milgram video
show derren brown video
go over ethical rules/ guidelines
Careers in Psych
Chapter 1 Assessment – Small Group
Presentations = Careers in Psych
Directions:
1. Individual or Small Groups (1-3)
2. Pick one of the following:
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Biological Psychology –
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Cognitive Neuroscience –
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Clinical /Counseling Psychology –
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Human Factors Psychology •
Industrial /Organizational Psychology•
School Psychology –
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Sports Psychology –
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Health Psychology •
Forensic Psychology –
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Social Psychology –
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Developmental Psychology –
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Rehabilitation Psychology –
3. Define your large field or Career in Psychology – describe the terms
4. Pick one specific job/ career within that broad category
• Job description
• Schooling needed
• Typical responsibilities/ normal day on the job
• Example of some one famous within the field
• What you think is cool or interesting
• Make your presentation unique – show something online etc.
• Visuals/ Posters etc.
• Pictures, video clips
• Present to the class – approx 3-5 minutes
5. Grades: grades will be based on a rubric scoring system using the following criteria
• 5 prompts completed (5 points per prompt)
• Visual completed (5 points)
• Presentation completed (5 points)
TOTAL POINTS = 35 points
Presentations are due
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NAMES: ___________________________________________________________________________
Component
Overall Career Description
1- Job description
2- Schooling needed
3- Typical responsibilities/ normal day on the job
4- Example of some one famous within the field
5- What you think is cool or interesting
6- presentation
TOTAL Points: _____ /35___
5(great)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4(good)
3(avg)
2(fair)
1(poor)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1