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Psychiatrist

Medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness that can prescribe medication

Clinical Psychologist

Psychologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, can give counseling/therapy but not medication

Counseling Psychologist

Assists people with personal problems and provided counseling/therapy 

Industrial/Organizational Psychology (I/O)-

 Uses psychological training in the workplace Helps companies select and train employees, boost morale and productivity, design products, and implement systems

Cognitive Neuroscientist

Studies the biological processes that enable cognition (thinking, perceiving, memory, etc.). Brain structures Neural networks

School Psychologist

Tests students for learning and emotional struggles Helps create individualized education plans for students with learning and emotional struggles Occasionally provides counseling, but not often

Educational Psychologist

The study of how people learn and remember, helping improve teaching methods, tests, and classroom design.

Developmental Psychologist

Studies how people change and develop over their lifespan. Cognitive and motor development, language acquisition, emotional development

Personality Psychologist

Studies people’s characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting. 

Social Psychologist

Studies how we think about, influence, and relate to other people

Experimental Psychologist

Using experiments to study human thought and behavior

Applied Research

Research that is undertaken to solve a particular problem, not just to learn something new

Psychometrics

 Focuses on the construction of assessment tools, measurement instruments, and formal models that help study and observe human thoughts and behavior.

Human factors psychology

The study of how people interact with technology and machines, aiming to make tools and equipment easier and safer to use.

Health Psychology

The study of how biology, society, and the mind affect health, and creating programs to help people live healthier lives.

(quitting smoking, improving sleep, managing pain, etc.)

Positive Psychology

The study of what makes people and communities happy and healthy, focusing on strengths, virtues, and well-being.