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What Psychologists Do. Ch 1 Sec. 2 Pages 10-14. Objectives. Analyze what psychologists do and who employs them Support the 3 Psychological practices with examples Compare and Contrast the types of psychological fields in the science. Psychologists do… Psychological Research.
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What Psychologists Do Ch 1 Sec. 2 Pages 10-14
Objectives • Analyze what psychologists do and who employs them • Support the 3 Psychological practices with examples • Compare and Contrast the types of psychological fields in the science
Psychologists do… Psychological Research $ About half of psychologist are employed by major corporations • Two Types • Basic Psychology- Seeking Knowledge for its own sake • How does Peer Pressure influence attitude and behavior? • Applied Psychology- Practical Use • How can knowledge about peer pressure reduce binge drinking at parties
Psychological Practice • Goal is=Understand and improve physical and mental health • #1Cllinical Psychologists- Diagnos, treat and study mental disorders • Greatest number of psychologists • Emotional difficulties in family • In all most all states you need a license • Most have Ph.D., Ed.D., 5-6 year process
Practice cont… • #2Counseling Psychologists- Everyday Life: Anxiety, family, problems, low job motivation • Adjusting to college life • New position at work
Practice final • #3School Psychologists- work with parents, teachers, students= enhance performance • Analyze learning styles and learning environments with data driven research
Differences COMPARE AND CONTRAST between psychologists and therapists • Psychotherapist- Anyone can say they are a therapist. • Not legally regulated. • Most states you can say you are a therapist with no training at all
More Therapists • Psychoanalyst- person who practices psychoanalysis= Need advanced degree, special • Need advanced degree and specialized training
Last therapist • Psychiatrist- Medical Doctor, 3 year residency, Biological theories, Medication treatments • As a result treat depression, disorders
Psychology in the Community • Social workers, councilors • Usually have Masters degree • American Psychology Association-54 divisions • Psychology of development, women, men, ethnic minority issues, law, peace • Consult with companies • Rehab for mental, physical disabled
Summary • Describe What do psychologists do • Describe Where psychologists work • Summarize the Differences in therapists