Module 3 – Careers in Psychology Compare and contrast definitions Read Reflect Turn in Notes Guide Module 3 – Careers in Psychology

Psychological subfields Applied Research Basic Research Use basic research findings to find ways to change/help behaviors and mental processes in necessary situations. How can anti-anxiety medications help us control fear? How can teachers best teach? How can an individual increase the likelihood that they will have a successful blind date based on attribution theory? Done to expand the knowledge base What brain structures relate to aggression and fear? What are effective learning strategies? How do people make attributions about others’ behaviors? Psychological subfields

Psychological subfields Psychiatrist Psychologist A branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders Practiced by physicians who sometimes use medical (ex. drugs) treatments as well as psychotherapy Requires an M.D. License Can Prescribe medications (RX) A field of psychology that may include a wide range of educational backgrounds PhD PsyD Masters (licensed clinical social work, psychological counseling, etc.) Clinicians may conduct research, treat patients, both Cannot prescribe medication Psychological subfields

Field – A career/job related (in this case) to psychology Field – A career/job related (in this case) to psychology. Perspective – The lens through which you view your job/career/humans

Major Modern Subfields of Psychology Read through List/Descriptions Hi-lite/annotate – base annotations on personal interest 16. Reflect Which field would you consider to be most interesting? Why? FINISH AND PREPARE TO TURN IN NEXT TIME If group didn’t get through all, read on your own and answer #16 Major Modern Subfields of Psychology

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