Subfields of Psychology Flashcards
What are subfields under basic psychological research?
Biological psychologist, Developmental psychologist, Cognitive psychologist, Personality psychologist, Social psychologist, Industrial/Organisational psychologist
What does a Biological psychologist do?
Explores the link between physical brain and psychology. Similar to biology
What does a Developmental psychologist do?
Studies behaviour and mental changes throughout different phases in life
What does a Cognitive psychologist do?
Studies how we perceive, think and solve problems
What does a Personality psychologist do?
Studies our persistent traits (personality)
What does a Social psychologist do?
Explores peoples influence on another
What does a Industial/Organisational do?
Study and advise on behavior in the workplace and in organistions
What are the main subfiels under applied psychological research?
Councelling psychologist, Clinical psychologist and Psychiatrist
What are the specialty fields under applied research
Enviornmental, Concumer, School, Forensic, Health and Educational psychologist
What does a Councelling psychologist do?
A councelling psychologist helps people with Voctheir challenges
-Vocational, marriage
What does a Clinical Psychologist?
Treats mental, emotional and behavioral disorders
What are Psychiatrists?
Medical doctors who can prescribe medication
What does an Environmental psychologist do?
Studies effects of environment on peoples behaviour
What does a Consumer psychologist do?
Studies behaviour of consumers and predicts behaviour
What does a School psychologist do?
Helps students with learning problems
