Definition

science of behavior and mental processes

The SUB-Fields of Psychology

Collection of diverse subfields. Some psychologists do basic research, some do applied research, and some provide professional services…..

* study processes & changes in mental & physical growth

* Birth to Death (womb =>tomb)

Developmental Psychology

study the extent to which behavior is caused by physical & chemical processes in the body

Brain, nervous system, etc.

Physiological (Biological)

study basic psychological processes through experimentationi.e. learning, memory, sensation, perception, emotion, etc.

Experimental Psychology

study differences among people Traits: anxiety, sociability, self-esteem, aggressiveness, etc.

Clinical: study diagnosis, causes, and treatments of psychological disordersCounseling: study “normal” problems of life

Personality Psychology

Clinical & Counseling Psychology

study influence of people on one another

study problems of training personnel & improving working conditions

Social Psychology

Industrial & Organizational Psychology

study of athletes and performance as it pertains to the mind – body connection

Sports Psychology

Psychotherapist Person who does psychotherapy; credentials and training vary

Clinical Psychologist Has a doctoral degree: Ph.D., Ed.D., or Psy.D.

Psychoanalyst Has specific training in psychoanalysis after an advanced degree (usually M.D. or Ph.D.)

Psychiatrist A physician (M.D.) with specialization in psychiatry; CAN PRESCRIBE MEDS!

Other professionals Licensing requirements vary by state; generally at least an M.A. Can be social worker (LCSW), counselor (MFCC), or other.

WATCH THE MANY FACES OF PSYCHOLOGY VIDEO 3-2-1

• Phrenology was a 19th-century pseudoscience• No scientific basis

•Phrenology linked bumps on the skull with character traits

Growth/ History of Modern Psychology

Franz Gall

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Take survey

Survey - Case Study - Naturalistic Observation -Correlational Research - Experimental Method -Multimethod -

Humans? Animals?

Appropriate? Inappropriate?

STANLEY MILGRAM

American Psychological Association

Read Milgram articleShow Milgram video

show derren brown videogo over ethical rules/ guidelines

Careers in Psych

Directions:1. Individual or Small Groups (1-3)2. Pick one of the following:

• Biological Psychology –• Cognitive Neuroscience – • Clinical /Counseling Psychology – • Human Factors Psychology - • Industrial /Organizational Psychology- • School Psychology – • Sports Psychology – • Health Psychology - • Forensic Psychology – • Social Psychology – • Developmental Psychology – • Rehabilitation Psychology –

Chapter 1 Assessment – Small Group Presentations = Careers in Psych

3. Define your large field or Career in Psychology – describe the terms4. Pick one specific job/ career within that broad category

• Job description• Schooling needed• Typical responsibilities/ normal day on the job• Example of some one famous within the field• What you think is cool or interesting• Make your presentation unique – show something online etc.

• Visuals/ Posters etc.• Pictures, video clips• Present to the class – approx 3-5 minutes

5. Grades: grades will be based on a rubric scoring system using the following criteria• 5 prompts completed (5 points per prompt)• Visual completed (5 points)• Presentation completed (5 points)TOTAL POINTS = 35 points

Presentations are due ________________

NAMES: ___________________________________________________________________________

Component 5(great) 4(good) 3(avg) 2(fair)1(poor)Overall Career Description 5 4 3 2 11- Job description 5 4 3 2 12- Schooling needed 5 4 3 2 1 3- Typical responsibilities/ normal day on the job 5 4 3 2 14- Example of some one famous within the field 5 4 3 2 15- What you think is cool or interesting 5 4 3 2 16- presentation 5 4 3 2 1

TOTAL Points: _____ /35___

Careers Scoring Rubric