Careers in Psychology

changes from womb to tomb

Developmental Psychologists-

explores link between physical brain &

mind

Biological Psychologists-

   psychology’s knowledge base.

study & advise on behavior in the workplace

Industrial/Organizational 

     Psychologists-

explores how people influence one another

Social Psychologists-

   psychology’s knowledge base.

investigate our persistent traits

Personality Psychologists

experiments on how we perceive, think &

solve problems

Cognitive Psychologists-

   psychology’s knowledge base.

treat mental, emotional & behavioral

disorders

Clinical Psychologists-

help people w/challenges-vocational, marriage

Counseling Psychologists-

medical doctors who can prescribe medicine

Psychiatrist

Environmental - studies the effects of

environment on behavior. Ex: extreme

temperature, noise

Consumer - study behavior of shoppers to explain & predict behavior

School  Psychologist - help students

w/problems learning

Forensic - expert witness to testify at in trials

Health - study the link between psychology &

our physical health

Educational - Studies & helps students AND teachers in schools