PSY 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Behavioral Neuroscience, Doctor Of Psychology, Cultural Psychology
9 Aug 2018
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Psychology is the systematic study of behavior and experience - experience lets us discuss perceptions without implying that a mind exists independently of the body. Clinical psychologists: have an advanced degree in psychology (masters, phd, psyd), specialty in understanding and helping people with psychological problems. Psychiatry: branch of medicine that deals with emotional disturbances. Psychoanalysts: therapy providers who rely heavily on the theories and methods pioneered by sigmund freud. Clinical social worker: similar to clinical psychologist but with different training. Counseling psychologists: help people with educational, vocational, marriage, health- related, and other decisions. Forensic psychologists: provide advice and consultation to police, lawyers, and courts. Industrial/organizational (i/o) psychology = psychological study of people at work. Human factor specialist (ergonomist) = attempts to facilitate the operation of machinery so that ordinary people can use it efficiently and safely. Military psychologists = specialists who provide services to the military. School psychologists = specialists in psychological condition of students.
