Unit 1, Module 3

Question 1

Basic research

Answer 1

Pure science, that aims to increase the scientific knowledge base

Question 2

Applied research

Answer 2

Scientific study that aims to solve practical problems

Question 3

Counseling psychologist

Answer 3

How people cope with challenges and crisis, and improve personal and social functioning

Question 4

Clinical psychologist

Answer 4

Assesses and treats people with mental, emotional, and behavior disorders

Question 5

Cognitive psychologists

Answer 5

Experimenting with how we perceive, think, and solve problems

Question 6

Developmental psychologist

Answer 6

Studying our changing abilities from womb to tomb.

Age-related behavior changes

Question 7

Educational psychologist

Answer 7

Studying influences on teaching and learning

Question 8

Social psychologist

Answer 8

Exploring how we view an effect one another

Question 9

Industrial-Organizational I/O psychologist

Answer 9

The application of psychological concepts and methods to optimize human behavior in workplaces

Question 10

Community psychologist

Answer 10

Work to create social and physical environments, healthy for all

Question 11

Biological psychologist

Answer 11

Exploring the links between body and mind

Question 12

Personality psychologist

Answer 12

Investigating our persistent traits

Question 13

Psychiatrists

Answer 13

A branch of medicine, dealing with psychological disorders, practiced by physicians who are licensed to provide medical treatments as well as psychological therapy

Question 14

Experimental psychologist

Answer 14

Diverse group of scientist who investigate a variety of basic behavioral processes in humans and other animals (motivation, learning, perception, language)

Question 15

Psychometric or quantitive psychologist

Answer 15

Study the math related methods used to acquire psychological knowledge (update/devise tests for different settings). Quantitive psychologist, collaborate with researcher to design, analyze, and interpret the results of research programs.

Question 16

Forensic psychologist

Answer 16

Apply psychological principles to legal issues (often with criminals, ex. explain why psych. disorder caused action).

Question 17

Environmental psychologist

Answer 17

Study the interaction of individuals with their natural and built environments. How we influence/get influenced by environment

Question 18

Health psychologist

Answer 18

Researchers/practitioners focused on psychologies contribution to promoting health and preventing disease

Question 19

Neuropsychologist

Answer 19

Investigate relationship between neurological processes (function & structure) and behavior. Assess, diagnose, treat CNS disorders (stroke, Alzheimer’s)

Question 20

Rehab psychologist

Answer 20

Researchers/practitioners who work with people who lost optimal functioning after event, accident, or illness

Question 21

School psychologist

Answer 21

Involved in assessment of and intervention for children in education settings. Diagnose & treat cognitive, social, and emotional issues.

Question 22

Sports psychologist

Answer 22

Studies psychology factors that influence/influence by participation in sports or other physical activities

Question 23

Community psychologist

Answer 23

Work to create social and physical environments, healthy for all

Question 24

Human factors psychologist

Answer 24

Focus on interaction of people, machines, and physical environments