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1 What do you see? Write down 3 things that you think about when you look at this picture. studied in society. psychology is and identify what types of studied in 2

2 What is Psychology? psychology is and identify what types of 3

3 What In the World Are We Doing Here?!? Psychology- Scientific study of behavior and mental processes Behavior- Any action that other people can observe or measure 4

4 How Do We Think? Cognitive Activities- mental processes Psychological Constructs- Used to talk about something we can t see, touch or measure 5

5 Psych as a Science Research Surveys and Experimentation Theories- Statement that attempts to explain why things are the way they are Principles- a rule or law 6

6 Major Fields in Psychology 7

7 Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Clinical Psychology Make up the largest group of psychologists This is the one people think of when they think of the field (shrink). Many specialties Ø Child mental health Ø Learning disabilities Ø Geriatrics Help people with psychological problems Ø Anxiety, Depression, or even severe psychological disorders (ex. Schizophrenia) Trained to evaluate, through tests and interviews DON T CONFUSE WITH PSYCHIATRISTS!!! è (MD) Ø They both specialize in the treatment of psychological problems, but Clinical Psychologists don t prescribed medicine. Ø Side Note: they do often work together to consult and determine the best course of treatment for a complex patients problem. Video! 8

8 Counseling Psychology ØUses interviews and tests to identify a clients problems and needs ØUsually treat adjustment problems rather than serious psychological disorders ØCareer decision difficulties ØHard time making friends ØOverall, help clarify goals overcome adjustment problems and meet challenges! Click Here! 9

9 School Psychology vthis type of psychologist helps students who have problems that interfere with learning. vex. Peer group and family problems vlearning disorders (read, write, math, etc.) vtalks with teachers, parents and the students themselves vcan also administer tests! vex. Intelligence tests, achievement tests (this can also be a good thing and move a student up! vobserve, gather info., assess, advise others and place vspecial Needs Watch this! 10

10 Educational Psychology Same objective as School psychologists help students learn Focus more on course planning and instructional methods for the entire school system rather than the original student Some help prepare standardized tests (ACT, SAT) 11

11 Developmental Psychology The study of changes that occur during a person s life Physical (height, weight) Emotional (selfconcept, self-esteem), Cognitive (mental images of the world right v. wrong) Social (relationships, parent-child, peer-peer, or intimate) Click Here! Heredity vs. Environmental impact of development Emphasizes research pertaining to adolescence (ages *10-25) 12

12 Personality Psychology Identify human characteristics or traits. Ex. Shyness, friendliness. Look at many different traits of people and see how they develop through time. Interested in anxiety, aggression, gender roles. 13

13 Social Psychology Study people s behavior in social situations! The way men and women behave in a particular setting What attracts people to one another? (physical and psychological factors) Why do people tend to conform to the group? Why does behavior change when people are members of a group? Why is there prejudice and discrimination from one group to another? Why are people hostile in some situations? Why do people help others? Watch This! 14

14 Forensic Psychology These psychologists work with the legal system (in both criminal and civil courts) used as expert witnesses. Try to explain why certain kinds of behavior give rise to criminal behaviors. Agency hire Forensic Psychologists to.. Assist in the selection of employees Help law enforcement officials cope with job stress Help train law enforcement with the handling of dangerous situations in the field such as, suicide threats, hostage crises, and family violence. *Slightly Different than a Criminal Investigative Analyst (but many overlaps) Click Here! 15

15 and many, many MORE! Industrial Psych. - people at work Environmental Psych. - How people are influenced by their surroundings Consumer Psych. - mentality of shoppers Health Psych. - How behavior and mentality are related our health Sport Psych. - the study of how psychological factors affect performance and how participation in sport and exercise affect psychological and physical factors. Click! 16

16 Exit Slip Answer the following questions on the back of the half sheet of paper I gave you 1. Write down one of the Major fields of Psychology and explain its components. 17

17 On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following 1. The article states that, much of hate is based in fear. What evidence does the article use to explain this statement? Do you agree or disagree? Why? (5 pts.) 2. Due to recent events, do you believe there will be an increase in individuals joining hate groups? Why or why not? (You must defend your answer using evidence from both your background knowledge and the text)! (7 pts.) 18