Specialisations Flashcards
What is the study of biological basis of behaviors - the relationship between how thinking and behavior are affected by brain dysfunction.
Neuropsychologist
What is concerned with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of psychological and general health problems affecting adults and children.
Clinical Psychologist
What focuses on assisting communities in developing programs to improve the wellbeing of the members, e.g. homelessness and bushfire recovery.
Community Psychologist
What is concerned with assisting individuals, couples, families, etc… in the area of personal well-bring, relationships, work, recreation, health and crisis.
Counselling Psychologist
What is the study of factors that influence the educational (learning) process from childhood through to adulthood.
Educational Psychologist
What is concerned with applying psychological principals to the legal system.
Forensic Psychologist
What is concerned with the prevention and treatment of physical illness.
Health Psychologist
What is the study of factors that influence productivity in businesses, industries and government agencies.
Organisational Psychologist
What is concerned with athletic performance and factors that may influence a type of performance.
Sports Psychologist
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.
Psychologist
What works in a wide range of employment settings and specialist areas.
Psychologist
What are not allowed to preform medical procedures or to prescribe drugs to treat the symptoms of mental health problems.
Psychologist
What completes a medical degree at a university and then specializes in psychiatry by completing a post-graduate qualification.
Psychiatrist
What are able to perform medical procedures and prescribe drugs to treat the symptoms of mental health problems.
Psychiatrist
What focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems.
Psychiatrist
