1. Why study Psych? Cont… 9/21/15

2. Bell Ringer What have you learned about the field of psychology these past two weeks?

3. Objective Identify different types of psychologists and what type of work they do.

4. Quizzes Who can tell me what nature/nurture is all about? (a lot of you ‘flipped’ your answers!) Track progress on your unit sheet. Let’s do that now…(8 min. MAX)

5. Notes “Psychology’s subfields” pg. 4 We know psychology is the ‘study of the mind’ but…there are many different disciplines of psychology All united to find out: describe and explain behavior and the mind

6. Types of research Basic research: builds knowledge base. (IE: how the brain and mind work) Applied research: look into everyday issues. (IE: how to boost morale at work, etc)

7. Types of Psychologists Clinical Psychologists: assess, treat, mental, emotional and behavioral disorders – ADHD – Depression – Eating disorders Counseling Psychologists: help people cope with challenges and crises – Academic, marital, etc.

8. Types, cont. Community Psychologists: create a social and physical healthy environment – Bullies at school – Gun violence? – Now, try your hand at the worksheet. Work with a partner, 10 min.

9. Exit Slip