What Psychologists Do

There are many different fields of psychology and there isn’t the space to go in depth into each field. Below, you will find basic information and what that particular field entails.

                Clinical Psychologists-These psychologists deal with psychological disorders, and help people who are suffering to adjust to the demands of life.

                School Psychologists-help schools with the identification of students who have problems that interfere with learning, and then to help assist these students.

                Educational Psychologists-Research theoretical issues that are related to learning, measurement and Child development.

                Developmental Psychologists-The study of the physical, cognitive, social and personality change that occur throughout the lifespan. Also these psychologists attempt to sort out hereditary and environmental influences on development.

                Personality Psychologists-Identification and measurement of human traits. These psychologists determine the influences on human thought processes, feelings and behaviour. They are particularly concerned with issues such as anxiety, aggression and gender roles.

                Social Psychologists- These psychologists are concerned with the nature and causes of the individuals thoughts, feeling and behaviour in social settings.

                Environmental Psychologists – These psychologists study the ways in which people and the environment influence each other.

                Experimental Psychologists-These psychologists specialise in basic processes such as the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, thought, motivation and emotion.

                Industrial Psychologists – Focus on the relationship between people and work.

                Organisational Psychologists- The study of behaviour of people in organisations

                Human Factors Psychologists – Make technical systems more user friendly

                Consumer Psychologists – The study of behaviour of shoppers. These psychologists will advise store managers on issues such as the layout of the aisles in a supermarket and the window displays to attract customers. They also make adverts more persuasive.

                Health Psychologists-Examine ways in which behaviour and attitude is related to physical health.

                Sport Psychologists-Help people improve their sporting performance.

                Forensic Psychologists-Apply the principles of psychology to the criminal justice system. These psychologists will deal with legal matters such as whether the defendant was sane at the time the crime was committed. They may also help the criminals who have psychological disorders.

There are many fields of psychology to choose from. It is rather surprising how many fields there really are.