They are interested in processes related to physical maturation.

Focus on changes in cognitive skills, moral reasoning, social behavior, and other psychological attributes

Study the physical changes associated with aging

Period that uses senses and motor skills, items known by use.

Period that usessymbolic thinking, language used, egocentric thinking

Period that uses logic applied, has objective/rational interpretations

Period that uses think abstractly, hypothetical ideas

Period from birth to 2 years old

Period from 2-6 years old

Period from 7-11 years old

Period from 12 years old to adulthood

Focuses on patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make each individual unique.

Focuses on how we interact with and relate to others

___________ study behaviors of others, prejudice, and attraction, and how we resolve interpersonal conflicts.

___________ study behavior and patterns of thinking.

___________ are often involved in issues related to personnel management, organizational structure, and workplace environment.

___________ make the best hiring decisions as well as to create an environment that results in high levels of employee productivity and efficiency

Focuses on how health is affected by the interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors

___________ are interested in helping individuals achieve better health through public policy, education, intervention, and research

They may research effective ways to motivate people to address patterns of behavior that contribute to poorer health

Study the psychological aspects of sport performance, including motivation and performance anxiety, and the effects of sport on mental and emotional wellbeing

This discipline also includes topics under demanding conditions, such as fire fighting, military operations, artistic performance, and surgery.

Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological

disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior

Focuses on emotional, social, vocational, and health related

outcomes in individuals who are considered psychologically healthy