psychology: ch 16 applied psychology and psychology careers
career opportunities with masters in psychology
counselor, therapist, social worker, work under supervision of doctoral psychologist
What does PhD stand for?
doctor of philosophy (research)
doctorate that is research oriented and culminates in a dissertation based on original research
doctorate in philosophy (Ph.D)
doctorate that focuses on applying psychological principles and provides extensive hands-on experience working in a clinical or counseling setting
doctorate of psychology (Psy.D)
area of psychology in which the psychologists are concerned with the study of human learning and development of new learning techniques
educational psychology
what is the focus of neuropsychology?
relationship between brain systems & behavior
area of psychology in which the psychologists work directly in the schools, doing assessments, educational placement, and diagnosing educational problems
school psychology
area of psychology in which the psychologists help athletes and other to prepare themselves mentally for participation in sports activities
sports psychology
graduate degree after 4-year college degree, generally taking 2-3 years to complete and providing more specialized knowledge, training, and experience than students typically receive as undergraduates
master's degree
what can APA site help with?
provides resources (magazines, articles, etc) on the field of psychology
characteristics of those who commit workplace violence
- high school diploma or some college - self-esteem is tied to job - tend to like violent tv shows, video games, and movies
what do sports psychologists do?
- helps athletes prepare mentally and get the most out of their performances
What does PsyD stand for?
Doctor of Psychology
use of psychology concepts in solving real-world problems
applied psychology
area of psychology that focuses on the relationship of human behavior patterns and stress reaction to physical health
health psychology
area of industrial/organizational psychology concerned with the study of the way humans and machines interact with each other
human factors psychology
area of psychology concerned with relationships between people and their work environment
industrial/organizational psychology
The area of psychology concerned with people in the legal system, including profiling of criminals, jury selection, and expert witnessing
forensic psychology