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Careers in
the Field of
Research
Psychology

Child Psychologists
Analyze, study, and
diagnose the mental,
emotional and social
development and
behavior in children
from birth through
adolescence.

Developmental
Psychologists
Study, research and
understand human
emotional and social
development and
growth over the
course of time.

Social Psychologist
Study and research
social factors such as
interaction and
perception as a way to
determine how they
influence and affect
the behavior of
individuals or large
groups.

Careers in Psychology
PSY-335
Matthew Weitz
University of Phoenix
November 12, 2015

Child Psychology
o Child psychologists help children with
mental and behavioral disorders
o observe a child's interactions and
behavior patterns

Psychology is the science of behavior

and mental processes, as well as its
applications.

o These psychologists are uniquely

equipped to deal with childhoodspecific issues

Developmental Psychology
o The study of lifelong changes &
consistencies in physical,
cognitive, moral, emotional, and
social aspects.
o Genetics and environment
interaction studied.
o Twin and Adoption studies used to
determine impact of each.

Social Psychology
o Social psychologists focus on
people, interactions, settings,
expectations, norms.
o Our perception of other people.
o Impact of interactions with others
on our thoughts, feelings,
perceptions, and behavior.
o Adapt our behaviors depending on
the situation.