Careers in Psychology

The most common type of psychologist is:

• biological
• social
• experimental
• clinical

Mark is afraid of flying in airplanes. Which type of psychologist would best be able to help him overcome his fears?

• industrial/organization
• rehabilitation
• health
• clinical

What type of psychologist is most likely interested in conditions that lead to the greatest conformity?

• developmental
• cognitive
• social
• human-factors

Which subspecialty in psychology focuses on the cognitive differences between a 6-year-old and a 12-year-old?

• neuropsychologist
• social 
• developmental
• forensic

Dr. Philip Zimbardo (1972) found that Stanford University students who had been randomly assigned to act as either a guard or prisoner in a simulated prison, adopted these roles completely. After 6 days the study had to be stopped as the guards became cruel and the prisoners suffered stress reactions. Dr. Zimbardo found that the behavior of the participants in the study began to shape their beliefs and attitudes. Dr. Zimbardo is most likely a:

• personality psychologist
• clinical psychologist
• forensic psychologist
• social psychologist

Dr. Jean Piaget (1952) showed 5-year-old children two identical glass beakers each containing the same amount of liquid. The children had no difficultly understanding that the amount of liquid was the same in both containers. However, when the liquid from one beaker was poured into a tall, thin beaker, the children mistakenly believed that the taller glass had more liquid. Dr. Piaget concluded that children at this age lack the ability to understand that volume remains the same even if its appearance changes. Dr. Piaget was most likely a(n):

• educational psychologist
• developmental psychologist
• social psychologist
• human-factors psychologist

Industrial/organizational psychologists are most likely to be hired by:

• businesses interested in maximizing worker productivity.
• elementary schools to create reading programs to help struggling students.
• fast-food chains to design an employee-training program.
• law-enforcement agencies to analyze crime scenes.

Which branch of psychology focuses on the mental processes of athletes?

• Counseling
• Personality
• Health
• Sports

Which branch of psychology focuses on the behavioral processes in health, illness, and healthcare?

• Social
• Biological
• Health
• Developmental

Mark is having life adjustment problems with his divorce.  Which type of psychologist would be most helpful to him?

• Clinical
• Counseling
• Personality
• Social