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Sub Fields Of Psychologists Flashcards

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Developmental psychologists

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Studying our changing abilities from womb to death

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Basic research

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Increase the scientific knowledge base

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Cognitive psychologists

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Experimenting with how we perceive think and solve problems

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Counseling psychologists

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Help people cope with challenges and crises

Ex: marriage and schooling

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Clinical psychologists

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Assess and treat mental, emotional and behavior disorders

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Psychiatrists

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Doctors who treat physical causes of psychological disorders

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Biological psychologists

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Study the link between our biology and behavior

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