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Behavioral PsychologySample Programs:University of California – Los Angeles The study and practice of Behavioral Psychology has been in existence for a number of years. The behavioral approach understands and explains behavior by way of observation. Under this assumption, it is believed that the environment is a strong contributor to human behavior, including various mental illnesses. Under the teachings of behavioral psychology, the primary focus in a therapeutic setting is to replace anti-social behaviors with more pro-social behaviors to minimize life struggles for the individual. The major types of behaviorism include: Classical Behaviorism: The original theory of Behaviorism or Behavioral Psychology came from the widely known and respected Dr. John B. Watson. In his industry-changing book, “Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It” (often called the behaviorist manifesto), he outlined his behaviorist approach in psychology as “a purely objective experimental branch of natural science.” Methodological Behaviorism: This unique type of behaviorism was founded in the notion that all types of psychological research are based largely on the observation of behaviors. This type of information may offer researchers potentially the most accurate information regarding an individual’s psychological make-up. Radical Behaviorism: This more extreme type of behaviorism states that almost all human behavior can be explained by environmental factors. This extreme view ignores biological and cognitive influences. When you consider research that has found genetic factors, which contribute to disorders such as schizophrenia and depression, this side of behavioral psychology is much more scrutinized. Minimum Required Degree Level: Master’s Degree Biological PsychologySample Programs:University of Michigan Biological Psychology highlights the biological causes that underlie behavior as well as the effects of evolution and genetics on humans. The idea behind this theory is that behavior and mental processes can be understood by investigating human physiology and anatomy. Biological psychologists focus their research largely on the brain and the nervous system. According to the biological approach, the unfolding of our self is the outcome of genetics and physiology. This approach is the sole theory in psychology that examines thoughts, feelings, and behaviors from a biologically based point of view. Many theorists in this area use the credo “all that is psychological is first physiological,” meaning that all cognitions, feelings and behavior have a biological cause. The biological perspective is important in the study of psychology in three ways:
Minimum Required Degree Level: Master’s Degree Clinical PsychologySample Programs:University of Washington The field of Clinical Psychology involves the combination of science, theories, and practice to help clinicians better understand, predict, and decrease maladjustment, disability, and discomfort while enhancing adjustment, regulation, and personal development. Clinical Psychology is among the specialty areas in psychology that also encompass many different types of therapeutic technique and theories. Within the greater field of Clinical Psychology, clinicians will commonly use a number of elements, which can include cognitive, emotional, biological, psychological, social, and behavioral contexts. Clinical Psychologists are highly trained in how to create and implement scientifically based professional knowledge and skills that help further psychology as a science and advance the professional application of psychology. Clinical Psychologists can be found in a number of places, including research, academia and supervision, program development and evaluation, consultation, public policy, professional practice, and other forums that improve psychological well-being in individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Their responsibilities range from prevention and early intervention of minor life crises to dealing with more severe and impacting issues such as mental health matters that may require further treatment. Clinical Psychologists generally work directly with individuals at all developmental levels (infants to older adults), as well as groups (families, patients of similar psychopathology, and organizations), using a wide range of assessments. Minimum Required Degree Level: Doctoral Degree Cognitive PsychologySample Programs:Stanford University Cognitive Psychology involves the study of how people perceive, how they think and how the memory system functions. There is a range of topics that fall within this broad scope, but some of the most relevant topics include the function of language, attention, memory and the processes that people use to make decisions and solve problems. The field focuses on the mental processing of information, including the specific functions of reasoning, problem solving, and memory. Cognitive psychologists are interested in the mental plans and thoughts that guide and cause behavior. A cognitive psychologist can work directly with clients who are dealing with a mental illness or other life crisis. They might work with people who have suffered a debilitating accident or illness. Their skill set can be useful in creating educational curriculum or designing software. Minimum Required Degree Level: Doctoral Degree Cognitive Behavioral PsychologySample Programs:The Beck Institute Cognitive Behavioral Psychology is widely used method of psychology that works to solve existing problems and change anti-social thinking and behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Psychology (CBP) or Therapy (CBT) stems from behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, and therapy based upon a combination of basic behavioral and cognitive principles. This modality combines two types of traditional therapy, beginning with the identification of the thoughts that underlie negative thinking and working toward unwanted behaviors. Many clinicians working with clients who suffer from anxiety and depression use a blend of cognitive and behavioral therapy. This technique recognizes that there may be behaviors that cannot be controlled through rational thought, they instead emerge based on prior conditioning from the environment and other types of stimuli. CBT is “problem focused” (used to deal with a specific issue) and “action oriented” (therapist works directly with the client to choose strategies to help address problems), or directive in its therapeutic approach. CBP or CBT theory differs from many more traditional theories like psychoanalysis. Behaviorists believe that psychiatric disorders involve a relationship between a feared stimulus and an avoidance response, resulting in a conditioned fear. Cognitive therapists believed that conscious thoughts could influence a person’s behavior inherently. In combination, the two theories create a treatment modality that embraces the best of both worlds. Minimum Required
Degree Level: Master’s Degree Correctional PsychologySample Programs:The Chicago School of Professional Psychology The little known field of Correctional Psychology plays an important role within a correctional facility. Correctional Psychologists function as part of a collaborative team, working alongside caseworkers, attorneys and correctional facility staff members to change, reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors in incarcerated inmates. Through this collaboration, the psychologist works with other members of the team to create a safer environment for all inmates and staff in the correctional facility. When the Psychologist begins working with an inmate, they will use the interview technique, observe the client’s behavior and review their chart. The psychologist may have the inmate complete a survey or administer a psychological test to aid in the process of assessing and diagnosing. The Correctional Psychologist may also interview family members or others involved in their life. After all necessary data has been collected, the psychologist will review and evaluate the findings. From this information the Correctional Psychologist uses professional training and skills to identify clinical disorders and make a formal diagnosis. After a diagnosis is in place, the correctional psychologist will develop an appropriate treatment plan. This is often done by working with a group of professionals, such as doctors, caseworkers from the legal system, and other professionals from the client’s community. One of the most important responsibilities of a Correctional Psychologist is to provide counseling to clients after the treatment plan has been formulated. Minimum Required Degree Level: Doctoral Degree Counseling PsychologySample Programs:Stanford University Counseling Psychology is one of the most widely known specialty areas within the greater field of psychology careers. This type of psychology emphasizes advancing positive personal and social functioning throughout the life span of an individual. Counseling Psychologists are involved with the emotional, social, vocational, educational, health-related, developmental, and organizational concerns of people and groups of people. The practice of a Counseling Psychology career is made up of a wide array of culturally-sensitive practices that are designed to help individuals increase their general mental health, lessen distress and disturbances, resolve crises, and increase the pro-social function in the individual’s life. Counseling Psychologists attend to both normal developmental issues as well as problematic areas associated with physical, emotional, and mental disorders. This means that practitioners must use a multidisciplinary perspective in the many different practical areas of psychology. Therapeutic relationships used by Counseling Psychologists can be either brief or long-term, depending upon the needs of the client. These relationships and the subsequent therapies are problem-specific and goal-directed. Minimum Required Degree Level: Doctoral Degree (some
states allow licensure with a Master’s Degree) Developmental PsychologySample Programs:University of Minnesota — Twin Cities Developmental psychology is the empirical study of how and why human beings change over the course of their lifetime. The field was originally concerned solely with infants and children, however, over time it has expanded to include adolescence, adult development, aging, and the entire lifespan. This type of psychology involves the study of the ways in which people change and grow, which often involves the observation and study of physical, social, intellectual and emotional growth patterns that unfold as an individual matures. Developmental psychologists will often study specific age groups such as the elderly or young children. The field examines change across a broad range of topics including: motor skills, cognitive development, executive functions, moral understanding, language acquisition, social change, personality, motivation, relationships, emotional development, self-concept and identity formation. Minimum Required Degree Level: Engineering PsychologySample Programs:New Mexico State University Engineering Psychology is an emerging specialty area of psychology that is still considered novel. This growing field is not widely researched and little data exists on salary rates and growth. As an increasing amount of focus is placed on the psychology behind consumerism, this field will likely explode over the coming years. A steadily increasing number of industries are realizing that by having psychologists participate in the design process, the final product can become more usable, cost-effective, practical and pleasing; making it more in demand by consumers. Products designed under the guidance of an engineering psychologist are typically better designed from the start and can help eliminate upset customers and expensive redesigns, increasing the company’s profitability. Engineering psychologists work in many different settings, including academia, governmental agencies and private businesses. Many of these professionals choose to specialize in sub-fields such as human factors, ergonomics, human-computer interaction or usability engineering. There are many ways in which these professionals can improve safety, productivity, and a company’s financial bottom line. Engineering psychologists have recently become a critical part of evaluating car companies, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and NASA. Minimum Required Degree Level: Minimum of Master’s Degree with strong preference for a Doctoral Degree Experimental PsychologySample Programs:Towson University Experimental Psychology is a specialty area of the greater field of psychology that applies the scientific method to study human and animal thoughts, motivation and behavior. Many of the skills and theories taught at psychology programs throughout the country are also used by
other specialty areas of psychology to conduct research on issues ranging from childhood development to the treatment of mental illnesses. Minimum Required Degree Level: Minimum of Master’s Degree with a strong preference for a Doctoral Degree Forensic PsychologySample Programs:New York University One of the most popular specialty fields within the field of psychology is Forensic Psychology. Each year more and more students express an interest in this fascinating area of study. Despite the popularity in the movies and on television, many people do not understand what forensic psychologists really do and how to pursue a career in this field. Forensic Psychologists work at the intersection of psychology and the legal system. Division 41 of the American Psychological Association, which is the Council for the American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS), outlines forensic psychology as: “The professional practice by psychologists within the areas of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, neuropsychology, and school psychology, when they are engaged regularly as experts and represent themselves as such, in an activity primarily intended to provide professional psychological expertise to the judicial system.” This means that practitioners of forensic psychology apply traditional psychological principles to criminal investigation and the legal system. Forensic psychologists use their skills and training in psychology to understand elements of the legal system. Forensic psychologists can become an important part of both criminal and civil matters, such as custody disputes, insurance claims, and civil lawsuits. Other professionals in this field are employed in family courts and offer traditional psychotherapy, perform child custody evaluations, investigate reports of child abuse or neglect and evaluate visitation risk assessments. Those employed by civil courts are responsible for assessing competency, provide psychological opinions and provide therapy to crime victims. Those professionals employed by criminal courts are responsible for conducting evaluations of mental competency, work with child or delicate witnesses and provide assessment of juvenile and adult offenders. Minimum Required Degree Level: Minimum of Master’s Degree with a strong preference for a Doctoral Degree Gerontology PsychologySample Programs:University of Massachusetts Gerontology Psychology or Geropsychology is another rapidly growing area of psychology. As the average age of the population continues to advance (largely due to the Baby Boom Generation reaching retirement), this area will likely continue to grow over the next ten years. The field of Geropsychology is an excellent option for psychologists who wish to pursue a psychology career that combines multidisciplinary work involving a wide range of issues. These may include depression, family relationships, anxiety, medical conditions, diminished mental capacity, retirement, changes in sexuality, facing possible poverty and many others. Professionals choosing a career in this field have the benefit of a variety of career options and places to work. Professional Geropsychology is an area of psychology that applies the information and techniques of general psychology to understanding and supporting older persons and their families to help them increase overall well-being, overcome obstacles they are facing and achieve their highest potential during the later stages of life. This field involves the large diversity among older adults, the complicated ethical issues that involve geriatric practice and the need for interdisciplinary models of care. The specialty of professional geropsychology addresses many biopsychosocial problems encountered by older adults and their families, including:
Minimum Required Degree Level: Minimum of Master’s Degree with a strong preference for a Doctoral Degree Health PsychologySample Programs:Virginia Commonwealth University Health psychology is a specialty area of psychology where highly skilled clinicians study the ways in which health and illness is affected by biological, social and psychological factors. Health Psychologists study issues such as how patients deal with illness, pain management and how to change poor health habits. They often work with medical doctors to provide patients with total health care. This growing area of psychology is gaining ground largely due to a push for alternative methods of health management. By understanding that there is often a psychological element to health issues or crises, these issues can be better managed by using psychological techniques. Health psychologists can also be an intregal part of healthcare teams for individuals who are battling long term, chronic diseases, acute and life-threatening illnesses or other severe health issues. Minimum Required Degree Level: Minimum of Master’s Degree with a strong preference for a Doctoral Degree Humanistic PsychologySample Programs:Saybrook University Humanistic Psychology is a methodology that believes that the study of human strengths should be used to develop psychotherapy techniques that can improve how an individual functions. Psychologists and counselors who work within the field of Humanistic Psychology fill a wide range of positions as social workers, counselors, psychiatrists and psychologists. Because humanistic psychology is an intellectual theory, practitioners within this area use the theory as an occupational specialty within another area of psychology, such as counseling psychology or marriage and family psychology. Humanistic psychology emphasize the distinctiveness of each individual person and their ability and responsibility to make choices in their own life. Humanistic psychologists believe that an individual’s free will and understanding the meaning of events in an individual’s life are the most important things to study in order to help improve their situation and overcome obstacles. Minimum Required Degree Level: Minimum of Master’s Degree with a strong preference for a Doctoral Degree Industrial-Organizational PsychologySample Programs:LaSalle University The specialty field of psychology seeing the most significant rise is the area of Industrial/Organizational Psychology (often referred to simply as I/O psychology). This field is characterized by the scientific study of human behavior within organizations and the work place. I/O psychology focuses on developing philosophies for individual, group and organizational behavior and using this information to solve problems in the work place. Understanding the science of behavior in the workplace requires detailed understanding of organizational development, attitudes, career development, decision theory, human performance and human factors, consumer behavior, small group theory and process, criterion theory and development, job and task analysis and individual assessment. This unique area of psychology requires an understanding of specific ethical considerations as well as legal, administrative, and case law and executive orders that relate to activities in the workplace. I/O Psychologists are scientist-practitioners with proficiency in the design, execution and analysis of research in psychology. They apply these findings to help address human and organizational problems in the context of organized work. I/O Psychologists are also responsible for:
Minimum Required Degree Level: Master’s Degree Marriage and Family PsychologySample Programs:Seton Hall University Marriage and Family Psychology is yet another rising area within the field of psychology (the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a ten year rise of 29 percent). This field is closely related to mental health counseling in that many similar treatment methods are used in both types of therapy and intervention. Marriage and Family Psychologists or Therapists are mental health professionals with a minimum of a Master’s Degree and typically two years of supervised clinical experience. Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs or Family Therapists) are trained to assess, diagnose and treat mental health and substance abuse problems in an individual or small group. The field of family therapy is considered one of the core mental health disciplines with roots in the notion that mental illness and family difficulties are best addressed as a family unit. In order to become a licensed MFT, a professional must be trained in traditional psychotherapy as well as family systems. These skilled therapists must understand the family’s challenges and patterns of interactions that might cause problems to arise. MFTs often treat individuals, but they may also offer couples, family and group therapy as needed. Minimum Required Degree Level: Master’s Degree Military PsychologySample Programs:Tennessee State University Predicted Rise: 53% The specialty area of Military Psychology is a branch of psychology with a focus on military personnel and their families. This area is expected to see tremendous growth as Americans have remained engaged in active military combat for a number of years. Some of the responsibilities of a Military Psychologist include performing psychiatric evaluations, assessing and treating mental and emotional disorders, and providing counseling services to service members and their families. In the United States, each branch of the military employs psychologists who work to treat active-duty and retired military personnel. Job titles of different types of military psychologists might include:
Professionals who specialize in Military Psychology become experts in the responsibilities they conduct, depending on their area of specialization. Some Military Psychologists conduct research, perform tests, or treat mental and emotional disorders. Research in Military Psychology is typically designed with goal of finding out which personality traits are best for certain military positions. Research may also focus on military-specific issues such as how to most effectively treat some common mental ailments in the military, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is the responsibility of Military Psychologists to conduct mental health evaluations before recruits are allowed to enlist in the service. These interviews help ensure that new recruits are mentally and emotionally stable enough to handle the stress of being in the military. Clinical and counseling Military Psychologists are responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating military personnel who may be battling a mental or emotional disorder. This could include trying to decipher the extent of a soldier’s emotional trauma, and recommending a course of treatment. Some of the more common problems that plague military personnel may include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, grief, anxiety, and sleep issues. Minimum Required Degree Level: Doctoral
Degree NeuropsychologySample Programs:Loyola University Neuropsychology involves the study of the relationship between the brain and behavior. Neuropsychologists often work with patients who have sustained a traumatic brain injury. This branch of psychology is concerned with how the brain and the nervous system affect an individual’s thoughts and behaviors. Professionals within this area of psychology focus on how injuries or illnesses of the brain affect cognitive functions and behaviors. A Neuropsychologist must hold an advanced degree in clinical psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.), and has completed a supervised clinical internship as well as specialized post-doctoral training in this field. Neuropsychology involves the application of standardized tests and measures in the study of brain behavior relationships. Neuropsychological tests are used to evaluate cognitive deficits, while also being a part of the management, treatment and rehabilitation of cognitively impaired patients. Another part of Neuropsychology is the development of models and methodologies to be used in understanding normal and abnormal brain function. Minimum Required Degree Level: Doctoral Degree PostmodernismSample Programs:Pacifica Graduate Institute One of the less pursued specialty areas of psychology is postmodernism. This area of psychology is concerned with questioning the core of psychological science and methods by challenging the approach and the focus on the individual. Postmodern psychologists believe that in order to understand human cognition and reason, it is necessary to look at the social and shared processes involved in thinking and reasoning. These professionals have created the argument that people in powerful positions have too much input into what is “real” and “true” in the field of psychology. As a group of professionals they advocate for a more “social constructionist” view of reality, where the concepts of “reality” and “truth” are constructed by the greater society, not a select few. This type of psychology is important because it reminds all psychological professionals that the field of psychology is constantly evolving. Minimum Required Degree Level: Doctoral Degree Recreational PsychologySample Programs:Temple University Another area of psychology that is experiencing a great deal of job growth is the field of Recreational Psychology or Recreational Therapy. Recreational therapists are responsible for the planning, direction, and coordination of recreationally based treatment programs for individuals with mental illness, disability, injury, or other illness. These highly trained clinicians employ a range of different treatment modalities, including arts and crafts, games, drama, poetry, music, dance, sports and “community reintegration” field trips. The goal of these treatment modalities is to help preserve or enhance a client’s physical, social, and emotional well-being. Recreational therapists are responsible for all or some of the following:
Minimum Required Degree Level: Minimum of Master’s Degree with a strong preference for a Doctoral Degree Rehabilitation PsychologySample Programs:University of Wisconsin The role of a Rehabilitation Psychologist or Rehabilitation Counselor is to work to help individuals with emotional and physical disabilities live a more independent lifestyle. They work directly with clients to minimize the personal, social, and professional effects that a disability can have on employment or independent living. Rehabilitation counselors are responsible for the following:
Rehabilitation counselors help those with physical, mental, emotional, or social disabilities in a wide variety of ways. Some counselors work with students to implement strategies to most efficiently advance from school to work. Others help veterans cope with the mental or physical effects of their military service. Minimum Required Degree Level: Master’s Degree School PsychologySample Programs:Rider
University School Psychologists are skilled professional psychologists who work as a part of a collaborative school team in order to support students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to teach. They are responsible for employing training in mental health, learning, and behavior, to assist students become successful academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally. School Psychologists can work with families, teachers, school administrators, and other educational professionals to foster safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that enhance the connections between home, school, and the community. Most School Psychologists are employed in K-12 public schools. In addition to these tasks, they are responsible for providing services in a variety of other settings, including:
School Psychologists are also qualified to provide direct interventions to students, consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (such as school counselors, school social workers) to improve support policies, work with academic administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. Minimum Required Degree Level: Master’s Degree Social PsychologySample Programs:Tulane University The sub-field of social psychology involves the empirical study of how an individual’s cognitions, feelings, and behaviors are effected by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. By stating that others’ presence may be imagined or implied is meant to suggest that humans have a tendency to experience social influence even when no other people are present, such as when watching television, or following internalized cultural norms. Social Psychologists are responsible for explaining the ways in which human behavior is a direct result of an interaction of mental states and immediate social situations. They are the professionals in psychology who study the factors that influence individuals to behave in certain ways while in the presence of others. They will then investigate the conditions where certain behavior and feelings occur or reoccur. It is the Social Psychologist’s job to understand the way feelings, thoughts, beliefs, intentions and goals are constructed and how various psychological factors influence our interactions with others. Minimum Required Degree Level: Minimum of
Master’s Degree with a strong preference for a Doctoral Degree Sports PsychologySample Programs:JFK University Another novel area of psychology is the field of Sports Psychology. The aim of this area is to fill the “hole” in competitive sports that cannot be filled by a coach (who focuses on the physical side of sport). It is the Sports Psychologist who focuses on an athlete’s mindset and factors that influence their mindset. Sport Psychologists work with athletes of all levels to identify, refine and achieve their athletic goals. In some cases, athletes seek out help from a Sport Psychologist or other exercise and Sport Psychology professional when they have a problem they cannot overcome by working alone or with a coach. Some common examples include anxiety or lost focus during competition. Another example might be difficulty communicating effectively with teammates, keeping their temper under control or having the motivation needed to complete exercise requirements. Sport Psychologists can also be helpful even when the athlete is not experiencing a problem. Some of the many responsibilities of Sport Psychologists include:
Sports Psychology is often present in non-athletic settings. Many of the same strategies that Sport Psychologists employ to train athletes, such as relaxation techniques, mental rehearsals and cognitive restructuring, are useful in the workplace and other applied settings. Minimum Required Degree Level: Master’s Degree Substance Abuse Treatment PsychologySample Programs:University of North Carolina – Wilmington The field of Substance Abuse Treatment Psychology involves the treatment of individuals who suffer from alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders or another form of addiction. Substance Abuse Treatment Professionals deliver treatment to clients and support the client as they recover from addiction and maintain sobriety. Substance Abuse Counselors are typically responsible for the following:
Substance Abuse Counselors can work directly with clients individually as well as conduct group therapeutic sessions. Many implement the theory of traditional 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), to guide their practice. They teach clients how to cope with life stressors to further help them recover, as well as how to rebuild professional relationships to reestablish their career. Minimum Required Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree Psychology Sub-Fields and Specialty AreasWith such a wide range of topics within the greater area of psychology, one can begin to see how much breadth and depth this field encompasses. When we think of the use of psychology to help better the lives of people in need, we typically think of the narrow scope of counseling psychology. We think of a person who suffers from a mental disorder going to the office of a psychologist and using talk therapy to work on their “issues.” What many people do not realize is that psychology is made of a wide range of specialty areas and sub-fields that can be applied to a range of diagnoses, issues, social groups and many other areas. Psychology is applicable to both mentally ill as well as mentally fit populations. Psychological research is being conducted on a wide range of areas that can be applied to far reaching industries and issues. Health and Biological Psychologists are working to improve physical and mental health of those who need it. The field of psychology is a large and varied field that touches the lives of almost everyone. Resources:Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook Careers in Psychology: How to Become a Military Psychology Divisions of the APA About the AuthorAfter earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University and then a Master of Science in Clinical and Forensic Psychology from Drexel University, Kristen began a career as a therapist at two prisons in Philadelphia. At the same time, she volunteered as a rape crisis counselor, also in Philadelphia. After a few years in the field, she accepted a teaching position at a local college where she currently teaches online psychology courses. Kristen began writing in college and still enjoys her work as a writer, editor, professor and mother. In addition to her work on specialty areas of psychology, check out her articles on other aspects of psychology. What are the subfields of psychology?The three subfields of professional psychology are: Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology. In general, there is significant overlap among the training received by students in all three professional psychology subfields.
What is the subfield of health psychology?The four divisions include clinical health psychology, public health psychology, community health psychology, and critical health psychology.
Which subfield of psychology is concerned with how a person thoughts feelings and behaviors?Cognitive Neuroscience
This subfield of psychology bridges biology and cognition, dealing with how the biological brain produces our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. These psychologists study brain development and change as well as how the brain is affected by injury and disease.
Which branch of psychology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment?Clinical Psychology – Focuses on diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and problematic patterns of behavior. Study involves clinical therapy and counseling.
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