1.1: Domains And Subfields Of Psych

Question 1

Behavioral Psychologist

Answer 1

Understanding basic form of human behavior (how mind is connected to behavior), general

Question 2

Biopsychologist

Answer 2

Study biological factors that can affect brain and human behavior

Question 3

Clinical psychologist

Answer 3

Study and treat mental illness

Question 4

Community psychologist

Answer 4

Research health issues to educate community and create prevention programs

Question 5

Cognitive psychologist

Answer 5

Understanding how individuals think (problem solving and making decisions)

Question 6

Comparative psychologist

Answer 6

Compares behaviors between humans and other animals

Question 7

Consumer psychologist

Answer 7

Study of consumer behavior (for benefit of market or study of economic decisions)

Question 8

Critical psychologist

Answer 8

Study of the practice of psychology (how it changes and evolves over time)

Question 9

Developmental psychologist

Answer 9

Focuses on human life span and behaviors, languages, and disabilities that can be present at various stages of life

Question 10

Educational psychologist

Answer 10

Focuses on learning process and any disabilities

Question 11

Environmental psychologist

Answer 11

Study relationship between environments and people who live in and interact with them

Question 12

Evolutionary psychologist

Answer 12

Study interaction between human behavior and evolution (how mindsets have adapted during evolutionary process)

Question 13

Forensic psychologist

Answer 13

Work with law enforcement, tries to understand criminals and their behavior

Question 14

Health psychologist

Answer 14

Study of mental and physical health and how the two interact based on different factors

Question 15

Industrial-organizational psychologist

Answer 15

In workplace, studies how employees feel influenced or motivated at work

Question 16

Military psychologist

Answer 16

Work in military setting and with military personnel to provide them with services in and out of their work

Question 17

Neuropsychologist

Answer 17

Study of brain and how it affects our behaviors and psychological thoughts

Question 18

Personality psychologist

Answer 18

Study of an individuals personality and how it affects their behavior

Question 19

Psychometric psychologist

Answer 19

Focuses on developing psychological tests and assisting in their administration

Question 20

Research psychologist

Answer 20

Involves performing research on topic/group of people, can publish findings

Question 21

School psychologist

Answer 21

Work with children in school setting

Question 22

Social psychologist

Answer 22

Study of social groups and how those in groups influence and affect each other (behavior in social situations)