Subfields of Psychology

Field of psych concerned with the changes that occur throughout a person's life span.

Studies the psychological changes that occur from birth to death.

branch of psych that examines the relationship between behavior & physical health

Research that has no immediate application & is done for its own sake is called basic research

Field of psych that helps people with adjustment problems.

Psych focusing on patients who are struggling with disabilities

Works helping those who can not function in everyday life due to psychological disorders.

Studies school environments, teaching strategies, and how to improve student success.

Field of Psychology that evaluates mental disorders and helps people overcome them.

Field of psych that focuses on conducting research

Helps people cope with the pressures of daily life and improve quality of life.

Field of psych dedicated to identifying & helping kids with problems that interfere in learning

A psychologist is a medical doctor who specialized in the treatment of psych problems.

branch of psych focusing on behavior and mental processes under different cultural conditions

Personality psychologists identify human characteristics, or traits.

A developmental psychologist works within the criminal justice system

branch of psych the deals with people and work

Studies group interaction, peer pressures, and influence of gender roles, economic status, etc.

Branch of psychology that works within the criminal justice system.

Branch of psych that studies social systems that foster well-being for members of a community.