Contemporary Approaches to Psychology Women in Psychology The Role of Psychology

Objectives Identify the influence women and minorities had on the field of psychology. Describe the role of psychology on every day life.

Women in Psychology Difficult to become a psychologist. Not until 1908 could they earn a PhD. Minorities experienced discrimination, not accepted in institutions, employment opportunities were difficult to find.

Role of Psychology Testing IQ tests, SAT and ACT measure thinking skills Everyday Living Mental health – Dorothea Dix How children grow and learn, daycare Tools for learning, PBS series Sesame Street Development from infancy to old age

Professional Organizations APA – American Psychological Association Professional society for psychologists APS – American Psychological Society Academic/scientific society for teachers and professionals Psi Chi Available at a college level for students studying the field.

Contemporary Approaches to Psychology Enduring Issues in Psychology

10 Question Quiz over materials covered up to this point. Bell Ringer 10 Question Quiz over materials covered up to this point.

Five Enduring Issues Assignment Read over the five issues in psychology today on pages 7-8 Create a poster that describes each enduring issue in at least one or two sentences (please be sure to label). Discuss with your group members which side of the debate they agree with Under each enduring issue write the position each group member has (if it is different please include each position, if you all agree you only need one position) Remaining time in class will be used for discussion as a class.

Discussion Consider the questions below in your discussion: Why did you choose the position that you did? Is there an example that you can apply that justifies your position on each issue? After considering the point of view of your group members, have you changed your position on any of these issues?

Contemporary Approaches to Psychology Modern Psychology

Cognitive Moment Quiz a classmate next to you on the following questions/statements: What is psychology? What are the four goals of psychology? Who developed the first psychology lab? Who is the father of psychology? What are the four historical approaches to psychology? Name 2 of the 3 professional organizations for professional in psychology.

Differentiating a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist What is a psychologist? Scientist who studies the mind and behavior. What is a psychiatrist? Prescribe medicine to a mentally disturbed patient.

Careers in Psychology What do psychologists do? And where? Business Social and Human Services Research Education Research Laboratories Clinical and Private Practice Settings Graduate degrees are expected to grow

Careers in Psychology

Careers in Psychology

The top 10 occupations: BA in psychology (Schwartz, 2000) Top-mid level managers, executives and administrators ($58,292) Sales occupations, including retail ($49,427) Social workers ($31,629) Other management-related occupations ($43,517) Personnel, training, labor-relations specialists ($52,175) Other administrative (record clerks, telephone operators) ($28,249) Insurance, securities, real estate, business services ($55,839) Other marketing and sales occupations ($50,782) Therapists, other health ($40,123) Accountants, auditors, other financial specialists ($46,568)

Subfields of Psychology Clinical Psychologist – personal problems; private Counseling Psychologist – adjust to challenges; public Developmental Psychologist – all aspects Educational Psychologist – evaluate teaching methods

Subfields of Psychology Experimental Psychologist – used about the workplace Environmental Psychologist – effects of environment Forensic Psychologist – helps law enforcement Health Psychologist – interaction of physical and psychological health factors

Subfields of Psychology Industrial, Organizational Psychologist – improve productivity/quality of work life School Psychologist – assess and counsel students Social Psychologist – behavior shaped by interactions Sports Psychologist – focus on competition goals

Preparing for a Career in Psychology High School Math, science used for research and analysis Be aware of choices College Bachelor – most popular undergrad major Masters – work under doctoral psychologists Doctoral – most employed in academe

Related Skills for Psychology Majors Interpersonal Communication (oral and written) Engage in Ethical Practice Knowledge of Human Development & Behavior Problem Solving Able to Observe, Analyze, & Interpret Information Decision Making Concern for and Sensitivity to Others Interviewing Techniques Critical and Inferential Thinking Good Listener Insight to Deal Effectively with People Able to Promote Healthy Relationships Ability to Resolve or Mediate Conflicts Understanding of Group Dynamics