Transcript OTHER SPECIALTIES IN PSYCHOLOGY

OTHER SPECIALTIES IN
PSYCHOLOGY
CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Main Focus: Supporting Investigations
Sent in to develop a profile for the suspect being
pursued
Evaluates crime scenes, various documentations
and witnesses
Develops a psychological profile that would aid
the investigative team with apprehending the
suspect
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST
Responsible for determining whether or not a
defendant is Competent to Stand Trial (CST)
Talks with defendants who have a questionable
mindset
Determines whether the defendant should plead
insanity
CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGIST
Helps advertising firms and other organizations
improve marketing strategies by understanding
how consumers think and feel
Helps improve sales by integrating how
consumers are influenced by their environment
into the advertising campaigns
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST
Field included psychology, sport science, &
medicine
Trains in the psychological skills of athletes, in
the well-being of athletes and overall sports
participations
– Goal setting of athletes
– Enhancing self-confidence
– Concentration, weight management & team building