Different Types of

Psychologist
I. Clinical Psychologist
A. Most popular
B. Treatment of serve
disorders
C. Use interview and
tests to diagnose
D. Not psychiatrists
II. Counseling Psychology
A. 2nd most popular
B. Tests and interviews
to diagnose
C. Less severe problems
– adjustments
problems
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III. School/Educational
Psychologist
A. School (student)
1. Like Counseling
Psychologist plus…
2. Use tests and interviews
to…
B. Educational (system)
1. focus on course
planning
2. instructional methods
Experimental Psychology
A. Basic research
B. Nervous system,
sensation, memory,
thinking.
C. Biological
perspective
D. How do certain parts
of the brain play a
role in behavior?
Forensic Psychologist
Fastest growing field in
psychology due to interest
from tv shows.

Investigates why criminals perform certain

behaviors and what can be done to help
them and prevent future similar cases.
Developmental Psychologist

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Industrial/Organizational
Psychologist
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