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PSYCHOMETRICIAN

involves measurement and evaluation of individual as well as group behavior and the application of mathematical procedure to psychological problems. also known as quantitative and measurement psychologist.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment and treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders.

CONSELING PSYCHOLOGIST

is dedicated to helping people with educational, job or career, and social adjustments.

PSYCHOLOGISTS

Usually have master’s or doctorate degree; trained in methods, knowledge, and theories of psychology

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS

Treat more severe psychological problems or do research on mental disorders, short term to more sever chronic conditions, (from adolescent rebellion to schizophrenia)

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGISTS

Treat milder problems, such as school or work troubles

PSYCHIATRISTS

MD; usually use medications to treat problems; generally do not have extensive training in providing “talk” therapy

PSYCHOANALYSTS

Receive additional training post-PhD or MD at an institute for psychoanalysis

DEVELOPMENTAL OR GENETIC PSYCHOLOGIST

the study of human behavior in all aspects of growth and development such as learning, sensation and perception, language,and emotion

CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGIST

concerned with the investigation of the varied facets of marketing and buying behavior, effects of advertising, studies of mass media, and other problems arising from the relationship between buyer and seller.

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGIST

study how a person’s mental life and behavior are shaped by interactions with other people, influences from group or individual, and to improve interactions.

COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGIST

concerned with the mental processes involved in acquiring and using knowledge.

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

concentrate on the study and research of effectiveness on how teaching and learning takes place.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

work with private and public schools. Assess and counsel students, consult with parents and school staff, conduct behavioral interventions when appropriate.

COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY

promoting mental health at the community level.

INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

concerned with methods of selecting, training, counseling, and supervising personnel in business and industry.

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

relate to our legal system, improve the reliability of witnesses and jury decisions. Work in the court, trained in both psychology and law.

EXPERIMENTAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

study basic psychological processes as sensation, perception, learning, memory, cognition, motivation, and emotion.

ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGIST

conduct researches on how people work best with machines. Work in industry and known as human factors specialist.

EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGIST

study how evolutionary principles such mutation, adaptation, and selective fitness influence human thought, feeling and behavior.

HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST

study how patients handle illness, why some people don’t follow medical advice, to control pain or to change poor health habits.

NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST

explore the relationships between the brain system and behavior. They use new imaging techniques to the normal brain functions.

REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGIST

work with stroke and accident victims, people with mental retardation, developmental disabilities caused by cerebral ,epilepsy and autism. Help client adapt and deal with issues of personal adjustment, interpersonal relations.

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST

help athletes refine their focus on competition goals, be more motivated and deal with anxiety and fear of failure