Specialisations Flashcards

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What is the study of biological basis of behaviors - the relationship between how thinking and behavior are affected by brain dysfunction.

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Neuropsychologist

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What is concerned with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of psychological and general health problems affecting adults and children.

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Clinical Psychologist

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What focuses on assisting communities in developing programs to improve the wellbeing of the members, e.g. homelessness and bushfire recovery.

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Community Psychologist

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What is concerned with assisting individuals, couples, families, etc… in the area of personal well-bring, relationships, work, recreation, health and crisis.

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Counselling Psychologist

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What is the study of factors that influence the educational (learning) process from childhood through to adulthood.

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Educational Psychologist

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What is concerned with applying psychological principals to the legal system.

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Forensic Psychologist

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What is concerned with the prevention and treatment of physical illness.

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Health Psychologist

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What is the study of factors that influence productivity in businesses, industries and government agencies.

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Organisational Psychologist

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What is concerned with athletic performance and factors that may influence a type of performance.

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Sports Psychologist

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What completes four years of study in psychology at a university and an additional two years of post-graduate study or two years of supervised practice.

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Psychologist

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What works in a wide range of employment settings and specialist areas.

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Psychologist

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What are not allowed to preform medical procedures or to prescribe drugs to treat the symptoms of mental health problems.

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Psychologist

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What completes a medical degree at a university and then specializes in psychiatry by completing a post-graduate qualification.

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Psychiatrist

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What are able to perform medical procedures and prescribe drugs to treat the symptoms of mental health problems.

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Psychiatrist

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What focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems.

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Psychiatrist

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