Careers in Psychology - West Ada School District
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Careers in
Psychology
First…
It is a social science.
There are many
subfields.
Social Sciences
Social Sciences are the
disciplines that study human
social behavior or institutions
and functions of human
society in a scientific manner
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Psychology
Economics
Political Science
History
Sociology
Anthropology
The comparative
study of past and
present cultures.
Focuses on
societies of the past
and that are less
advanced.
Psychology
The study of the
mind and behavior
of organisms.
It focuses on the
individual behavior
rather than the
group behavior.
Economics
The study of the choices
people make in an effort to
satisfy their needs and wants.
Political Science
The examination or study
of the organization and
the operation of
government.
Examples are voting
patterns, political power,
and the formation of
politically based groups.
History
The study of past
events.
Historians study the
past in an effort to
explain current
behaviors.
Sociology
The social science
that studies human
society and social
behavior.
Sociologists focus on
groups rather than
individuals.
They also focus on
social interaction
Growing demand for social
scientists.
Skills needed in these areas are
organizational, writing, speaking,
data analysis, planning etc.
Jobs includes social worker, global
tech specialist, law enforcement,
environmental health specialist etc.
Money, money, money!
Average starting
pay $65,500
National Avg.
72,000
Increases over time
with experience and
depends on
location. .
Clinical Psychologist
Largest group
Help with anxiety, depression or
relationships
Work in Hospitals, in prisons and clinics
Not be to be confused with psychiatrists
School Psychologists
Identify students who
have difficulties that
interfere with learning.
Talk to teachers,
administer tests and
observe students
Developmental
Psychologists
Study the changes
that occur throughout
the lifetime.
Physical, emotional,
cognitive and social
Consumer Psychologists
Study the behavior
of shoppers to
explain and predict
their behavior
Forensic
They work within the
criminal justice system
Explain how
psychological problems
give rise to criminal
behavior
Assist police officers
cope with their duties
Forensic Psych. Interview
Sports Psychologists
Improving
motivation and
performance
Understanding
how sports and
athletics can
improve mental
health and
overall well
being
sports psychology