1. Contemporary Approaches to Psychology
Women in Psychology
The Role of Psychology

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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Contemporary Approaches to Psychology
Enduring Issues in Psychology

7. 10 Question Quiz over materials covered up to this point.
Bell Ringer
10 Question Quiz over materials covered up to this point.

8. 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.

9. 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?

10. Contemporary Approaches to Psychology
Modern Psychology

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. Careers in Psychology

15. Careers in Psychology

16. 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)

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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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