subfields of physcology

Basic Research Pure knowledge aimed to increase psychology’s knowledge base

• Biological Psychologists- explore link between physical brain and mind Developmental Psychologists- changes from womb to tomb
• Cognitive Psychologists - experiments how we perceive, think and solve problems
• Personality Psychologist - investigate our persistent traits
• Social Psychologist- explores how people influence one another
• Industrial/Organizational Psychologist- study and advise behavior in the workplace

B. Applied Research: study that aims to solve practical problems

• Counseling/Psychologists - help people with challenges- vocational, marriage Clinical Psychologists- treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders Physiatrist- Medical doctors who can prescribe medicine

Other Specialties

• Environmental - studies the effects of the environment on behavior. Ex: extreme temperature, noise
• Consumer - study behavior of shoppers to explain and predict behavior
• School Psychologist- help students w/ problems learning
• Forensic - expert witness to testify in trial
• Health - study the link between psychology and our physical health
• Educational- Studies and helps students AND teachers in school