1. CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY

2. The Profession of Psychology American Psychological Association had 52 divisions in 1998 Some represent areas of training and specialization (e.g., developmental, clinical) Some are applied (i.e., teaching in psychology, psychology and the law)

3. Basic v. Applied Research BASIC RESEARCH: Pure science or research Research for the sake of finding new information and expanding the knowledge base of psychology APPLIED RESEARCH: Research done to solve a specific problem

4. Clinical Psychologist Diagnose and treat patients with psychological problems Largest number of professional psychologists