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