1.1: Domains And Subfields Of Psych Flashcards
Behavioral Psychologist
Understanding basic form of human behavior (how mind is connected to behavior), general
Biopsychologist
Study biological factors that can affect brain and human behavior
Clinical psychologist
Study and treat mental illness
Community psychologist
Research health issues to educate community and create prevention programs
Cognitive psychologist
Understanding how individuals think (problem solving and making decisions)
Comparative psychologist
Compares behaviors between humans and other animals
Consumer psychologist
Study of consumer behavior (for benefit of market or study of economic decisions)
Critical psychologist
Study of the practice of psychology (how it changes and evolves over time)
Developmental psychologist
Focuses on human life span and behaviors, languages, and disabilities that can be present at various stages of life
Educational psychologist
Focuses on learning process and any disabilities
Environmental psychologist
Study relationship between environments and people who live in and interact with them
Evolutionary psychologist
Study interaction between human behavior and evolution (how mindsets have adapted during evolutionary process)
Forensic psychologist
Work with law enforcement, tries to understand criminals and their behavior
Health psychologist
Study of mental and physical health and how the two interact based on different factors
Industrial-organizational psychologist
In workplace, studies how employees feel influenced or motivated at work