Psychology's Subfields

Question 1

Social Psychologists

Answer 1

explore how people influence and are influenced by others

Question 2

Biological Psychologists

Answer 2

Explore the links between the brain and the mind

Question 3

Industrial/Organizational Psychologists

Answer 3

Study and advise on behaviour in the workplace

Question 4

Personality Psychologists

Answer 4

investigate persistant traits and characteristics

Question 5

cognitive psychologists

Answer 5

experiment with how people perceive, think, and solve problems

Question 6

clinical psychologists

Answer 6

assess and treat mental, emotional, and behaviour disorders

Question 7

community psychologists

Answer 7

help create social and physical environments that are healthy for individual and groups

Question 8

developmental psychologists

Answer 8

study a persons changing abilities from womb to tomb

Question 9

counselling psychologists

Answer 9

help people cope with challenges by recognizing their strengths and resources