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 Study Guide: Chapter 1 Module 1 

Study Guide

Module 1

Psychologists at Work

1. “Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.” This means that psychologists are interested in:

2. Which psychologists use experimental techniques in their research?

3. Which of the following roles is a psychologist likely to play, according to the text?

4. Most psychology today are found in…

5. Psychology would benefit most from the entrance of more ________ psychologists into the field.

6.  Psychologists study animal behavior in order to determine general laws of behavior that pertain to all organisms, or to provide important clues about…

7. What is a relatively new branch of psychology that focuses on the biological origins of psychological disorders?

8.  Members of minority groups often prefer to receive psychological therapy from treatment providers of…

9. Who are the physicians who specialize in the treatment of psychological disorders?

10. Explain how an undergraduate major in psychology can provide excellent preparation for a variety of occupations.

11. What is cross-cultural psychology, and why is it particularly important to the field, given what you know about psychology and the "average psychologist"?

12. What is the science of psychology?

13. What are the major specialties in the field of psychology?

14. Where do psychologists work?

15. Define psychology, including it’s scope, goals, and methods.

16. Name and describe the different subfields of psychology and distinguish between them by giving examples of the work and workers in each field.

17. Identify and describe two newer fields of psychology.

18. Identify the significant demographic trends of the profession, including place of employment, international and gender distribution, and educational background.

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