Psych 101 1nd Edition Lecture 1 Outline of Last Lecture I Syllabus Review Outline of Current Lecture II What is Psychology Current Lecture Chapter 1 Module 1 Psychologists at Work 1 What is Psychology a The scientific study of behavior and mental processes 2 Jobs Specialties Subfields in Psychology a Behavioral Neuroscience examines the biological basis of behavior b Experimental Psychology studies the process of sensing learning thinking about the world c Cognitive Psychology focuses of the study of higher mental processes d Developmental Psychology examines how people grow and change from the moment of conception death e Social Psychology the study of how people s thoughts feelings and actions are affected by others f Health Psychology explores the relationship between psychological factors and physical ailments or disease g Counseling Psychology focuses primarily on educational social and career adjustment problems h Clinical Psychology focuses on the relationship between biological factors and psychological disorders 3 Where do most psychologists work a Academic settings i Teach classes ii Conduct research b Who are psychological practitioners Private Practice i Behavioral analysts ii Industrial Organizational iii School These 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 Counseling v Clinical 4 Is a psychologist a psychiatrist a Ph D Psychiatrist i Medical doctors who diagnose and treat mental disorders ii Can prescribe medicines b Psy D Psychologist i Cannot prescribe medicines 5 What careers are there for Psychology majors a Social services i Behavior specialist ii Case worker iii Substance abuse b Education c Business d Federal State and Local governments