AP Psychology Unit 1, Mod. 3 (Careers in Psychology)

cognitive psychologist

professionals in this branch of psychology study a number of mental processes; a few of the most common - and important - mental processes that they study include memory, perception, and learning / work in cognitive psychology

developmental psychologist

professionals that specialize in social, cognitive, and physiological development during any of the following life stages: infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. They also work with patients struggling with developmental disabilities / branch: developmental psychology

experimental/research psychologist

research-oriented professionals that study human behavior and thought processes. In addition to studying humans, they work with various animals, such as monkeys, dogs and mice / many of the famous psychologists have been this

social psychologist

professionals that specialize in the factors influencing human behavior in groups. In other words, they rely on scientific research to explain why people behave and think the way they do in social settings / branch: social psychology

clinical psychologist

professionals that work with patients who have mental, emotional and behavioral disorders / branch: clinical psychology

counseling psychologist

evaluate their patients' current situations and problems and then offer advice; since they typically do not work with people struggling with severe mental health disorders, their patients usually consult with them to discuss relationship, substance abuse, career, and other problems / branch: counseling psychology

psychiatrist

a physician (a medical doctor--either an MD or a DO) who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, addictive, and emotional disorders / branch: psychiatry

American Psychological Association (APA)

a scientific and professional organization that represents psychologists in the United States / pretty important organization in psychology

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

previously the American Psychological Society, is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to promote, protect, and advance the interests of scientifically oriented psychology in research, application, teaching, and the improvement of human welfare / the international version of the APA