Careers in Psychology

What is psychology?

the science of behavior and mental process

Behavior

observable outward activities

Mental Processes

internal events

Clinical Psychology

• treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders

• work in clinics, private practices, hospitals, etc.

• usually have doctorates

Counseling Psychology

• help people cope with everyday problems and serious adversity

• often work in schools and businesses

• often have masters degree

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

• apply psychological principals in workplace

• increase worker productivity and quality of work life

• asses who to hire and promote

Psychometric Psychology

• use tests to measure human abilities, attitudes, and traits

• IQ test

• Personality test

What is the differences and similarities between psychiatrists and psychologists?

• Both: treat people with mental illnesses

• Psychiatrists: medical doctors, can prescribe medications

• Psychologists: are doctors by degree, but not medical