Psych 101 1nd Edition Lecture 1 Outline of Last Lecture I. Syllabus ReviewOutline of Current Lecture II. What is Psychology?Current Lecture:Chapter 1, Module 1: Psychologists at Work1. What is Psychology?a. The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.2. Jobs/Specialties/Subfields in Psychologya. Behavioral Neuroscience- examines the biological basis of behaviorb. Experimental Psychology-studies the process of sensing/learning/thinking about the worldc. Cognitive Psychology-focuses of the study of higher mental processesd. Developmental Psychology-examines how people grow and change from the moment of conception-deathe. Social Psychology- the study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by othersf. Health Psychology- explores the relationship between psychological factors and physical ailments or diseaseg. Counseling Psychology- focuses primarily on educational, social, and career adjustment problemsh. Clinical Psychology- focuses on the relationship between biological factors and psychological disorders3. Where do most psychologists work?a. Academic settingsi. Teach classesii. Conduct researchb. Who are psychological practitioners (Private Practice)i. Behavioral analystsii. Industrial/Organizationaliii. SchoolThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.iv. Counselingv. Clinical4. Is a psychologist a psychiatrist? a. Ph.D – Psychiatristi. Medical doctors who diagnose and treat mental disordersii. Can prescribe medicinesb. Psy.D – Psychologisti. Cannot prescribe medicines5. What careers are there for Psychology majors?a. Social servicesi. Behavior specialistii. Case workeriii. Substance abuseb. Educationc. Businessd. Federal, State, and Local