2.  Your perspective defines how you approach thinking about a concept or solving a problem. e.g. climate.  Over time there have been many different ways of “thinking about thinking” e.g. Behaviorism vs. Cognitivism  Each perspective has its questions and limits, and one may not be suited to solve every problem

3.  Biological (Neuroscience)  Evolutionary  Psychodynamic  Behavioral  Cognitive  Social-Cultural  Humanistic

6.  Conduct research to solve practical problems  e.g. industrial/organizational psychologists study and advise on behavior in the workplace  Help organizations:  Select and train employees  Boost morale and productivity  Design products  Implement systems

7.  Study, assess, and treat troubled people  Administer and interpret tests, provide psychotherapy, manage mental health programs  Also conduct research e.g. Integra Foundation, Toronto, Canada

8.  “Integra is a Children's Mental Health Centre leading in the treatment of vulnerable children and youth with learning disabilities. Our mission is to improve social, emotional and behavioural outcomes through a range of specialized therapeutic, family-centred services, community education and research."

10.  Visit:  http://www.wisc-online.com/ http://www.wisc-online.com/  Click on:  > Learning Objects  > General Education  > Introduction to Psychology  Scroll down to “The Perceptions of Psychology”