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CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
The Profession of Psychology
• American Psychological Association had 52 divisions in 1998
• Some represent areas of training and specialization (e.g., developmental, clinical)
• Some are applied (i.e., teaching in psychology, psychology and the law)
Basic Research
• Pure science or research
• Research for the sake of finding new information and expanding the knowledge base of psychology
Applied Research
• Research designed to solve specific practical problems
Clinical Psychologist
• Diagnose and treat patients with psychological problems
• Largest number of professional psychologists
REVIEW
QUESTION: The difference between basic and applied research is…
ANSWER: Basic is scientific research trying to find new information.
Applied is research that is trying to solve a practical problem.
REVIEWQUESTION: Where do most psychologists
work?
ANSWER: Private Practice or Colleges & Universities