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What is clinical psychology focused on?
What is clinical psychology focused on?
- Assessing children in educational settings
- Researching age-related behavioral changes
- Studying thought processes
- Promoting psychological health (correct)
What does cognitive psychology study?
What does cognitive psychology study?
Thought processes such as perception, language, attention, problem solving, memory, judgment and decision making.
Community psychology focuses on individual mental health issues only.
Community psychology focuses on individual mental health issues only.
False (B)
What is the primary focus of counseling psychology?
What is the primary focus of counseling psychology?
Where do developmental psychologists typically conduct research?
Where do developmental psychologists typically conduct research?
What does educational psychology focus on?
What does educational psychology focus on?
What is experimental psychology?
What is experimental psychology?
What do forensic psychologists apply their principles to?
What do forensic psychologists apply their principles to?
What is health psychology concerned with?
What is health psychology concerned with?
What does industrial-organizational (I/O) psychology study?
What does industrial-organizational (I/O) psychology study?
What does neuropsychology investigate?
What does neuropsychology investigate?
What is psychometric and quantitative psychology focused on?
What is psychometric and quantitative psychology focused on?
What is the role of rehabilitation psychologists?
What is the role of rehabilitation psychologists?
What is school psychology focused on?
What is school psychology focused on?
What does social psychology study?
What does social psychology study?
What is sport psychology focused on?
What is sport psychology focused on?
Study Notes
Clinical Psychology
- Focuses on promoting psychological health in individuals, groups, and organizations.
- Work settings include private practice, mental health services, schools, and military.
- Requires a doctorate and license for private practice.
Cognitive Psychology
- Studies thought processes, including perception, language, attention, and decision-making.
- Professionals often work as professors, industrial consultants, or human factors specialists.
Community Psychology
- Addresses broad mental health issues within community settings, rather than focusing solely on individuals.
- Work settings include mental health departments, corrections, and welfare agencies.
Counseling Psychology
- Aims to help people navigate life transitions and make lifestyle changes.
- Can practice in academic environments, counseling centers, or private practice.
Developmental Psychology
- Researches age-related behavioral changes and applies findings to educational and policy settings.
- Common workplaces include educational institutions, daycare centers, and senior centers.
Educational Psychology
- Explores psychological processes related to learning.
- Typically found in university psychology departments or schools of education.
Experimental Psychology
- Investigates basic behavioral processes in both humans and animals.
- Work settings include academic institutions, research organizations, and government agencies.
Forensic Psychology
- Applies psychological principles to legal contexts.
- Common roles are in universities, law schools, research organizations, and law enforcement agencies.
Health Psychology
- Focuses on psychology's role in health promotion and disease prevention.
- Work environments include hospitals, medical schools, and public health agencies.
Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology
- Studies the relationship between individuals and their work environments.
- Can be involved in various industries, government roles, or as consultants.
Neuropsychology
- Examines the link between neurological processes and behavior.
- Frequently operates in academic settings, focusing on research and teaching.
Psychometric and Quantitative Psychology
- Investigates methods and techniques for acquiring psychological knowledge.
- Commonly employed at universities, testing companies, or in private research.
Rehabilitation Psychology
- Works with individuals who have lost optimal functioning due to illness or accidents.
- Found in medical rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, or as private practitioners.
School Psychology
- Focuses on assessment and intervention strategies for children in educational settings.
- Often works in schools, government agencies, or child guidance centers.
Social Psychology
- Studies individual interactions with others and social influences.
- Employment includes faculty roles, market research, and applied psychology.
Sport Psychology
- Explores psychological factors affecting participation in sports and physical activities.
- Can be integrated into team settings or private capacities.
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