Different Professions in Psychology

Question 1

Psychology

Answer 1

Ph.D, Psy.D, Ed.D

Question 2

Clinical Psychologist

Answer 2

Ph.D
Focuses on diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
- understanding, relieving, prevention of mental illness

Question 3

Psychiatrist

Answer 3

MD - 8 years of medical school with clinical training
Physician who specializes in psychiatry
-diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders.

Question 4

Social Psychology

Answer 4

Studies the influence of other people on our behavior, thoughts, and feelings.
- Even imaginary people

Question 5

Cognitive

Question 6

Developmental Psych.

Answer 6

Studies social, cognitive, emotional, and moral processes throughout the lifespan

Question 7

Biological

Answer 7

Cognitive Neuroscience

Question 8

Psychometrics

Answer 8

Focuses on measuring cognitive abilities and disorders
- creating tests etc.

Question 9

Industrial/Organization (I/O)

Answer 9

Studies variety of subjects in the industrial or legal (forensic) fields.
-This is what Dr. Phil is