1.2 Psychologists: who are they and what do they do

Question 1

Basic research

Answer 1

Research focused on acquiring knowledge, even if such knowledge has no direct practical application.

Question 2

Applied research

Answer 2

Research that attempts to find solutions to specific problems

Question 3

Psychiatrist

Answer 3

Medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental or psychological disorders.

Question 4

Counseling psychologists

Answer 4

Psychologists who help people clarify their goals and make life decisions or find ways of overcoming problems in various areas of their lives

Question 5

School Psychologists

Answer 5

Psychologist who evaluate and assist children with learning problems or other special needs.

Question 6

Educational psychologist

Answer 6

Psychologists who study issues relating to the measurement of intelligence and the processes involved in educational or academic achievement.

Question 7

Developmental psychologist

Answer 7

Psychologist who focus on processes involving physical, cognitive, social, and personality development.

Question 8

Personality psychologist

Answer 8

Psychologist who study the psychological characteristics and behaviors that distinguish us as individuals and lead us to act consistently over time.

Question 9

Social psychologist

Answer 9

Psychologist who study group or social influences on behavior and attitudes.

Question 10

Environmental psychologist

Answer 10

Psychologists who study relationships between the physical environment and behavior.

Question 11

Industrial or organized psychologists

Answer 11

Psychologists who study’s people’s behavior at work

Question 12

Health psychologists

Answer 12

Psychologists who focus on relationships between physiological factors and physical health.

Question 13

Consumer psychologists

Answer 13

Psychologists who study why people purchase particular products and brands.

Question 14

Neuropsychologist

Answer 14

Psychologists who study relationships between the brain and behavior.

Question 15

Geropsychologists

Answer 15

Psychologists who focuses on psychological processes involved in aging.

Question 16

Forensic psychologist

Answer 16

Psychologists involved in applying psychology to the legal system

Question 17

Sport psychologist

Answer 17

Psychologists who apply psychology to understanding and improving athletic performance.