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WorksheetsTypes of Psychologists
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
This group makes up the largest group of psychologists
Clinical
Psychologists
Counseling
Psychologists
Forensic
Psychologists
Experimental
Psychologists
What type of degree does a psychiatrist have?
Ph.D.
M.D.
This type of psychologist studies the changes that occur throughout a person's life span (physical, emotional, cognitive and social)
Social psychologist
Industrial/
Organizational
psychologist
Community
psychologist
Developmental
psychologist
Which of the following is a state where a psychologist can prescribe medication?
Louisiana
New Mexico
California
New York
Illinois
This type of psychologist treats people with serious mental illness such as major depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
Counseling
psychologist
Rehabilitation
psychologist
Community
psychologist
Clinical psychologist
Forensic psychologists work within the criminal Justice system, what are some of their duties?
Decide if a person is competent to stand trial or if they are "insane"
Assist in the selection of police officers
Help police officers cope with job stress
Rehabilitate the criminally insane
These psychologists study behavior and mental processes under different cultural conditions.
Personality
psychologists
Developmental
psychologists
Cross-cultural
psychologists
Social
psychologists
Which of the following things are Social psychologists concerned with studying?
Physical and psychological factors of attraction
Why people conform to group standards and expectations
How people's behavior changes when they join groups
The reasons why people are prejudice and discriminate against others
Where do clinical psychologists work?
Businesses
Colleges and Universities
Hospitals
Prisons
This type of psychologist would work with a client who is having difficulty making decisions, making friends, and family issues.
Counseling
psychologist
Developmental
psychologist
Personality
psychologist
Health
Psychologist
What do School psychologists do?
Prepare standardized tests like the ACT and SAT
Work with parents and teachers to help students succeed
Help place students in the appropriate level courses (CP, Honors, AP)
Write curriculum for school systems
These psychologists only do experiments and the results of their experiments are used by other psychologists.
Human Factors
psychologists
Industrial/
Organizational
psychologists
Experimental
psychologists
Cross-cultural
psychologists
This type of psychologist is a type of Human Factors psychologist. They study and predict the behavior of shoppers.
Consumer
psychologist
Health
psychologist
Industrial/
Organizational
psychologist
Which of the following do Community psychologists focus on?
Promoting change in the social environment
Helping powerless social groups such as children & the elderly
Helping the mentally impaired
Creating social systems that promote individual well-being
Which of the following issues might a rehabilitation psychologist assist?
Stroke victims
People suffering from Brain diseases (Dementia, Alzheimers)
People who've lost their limbs (amputees)
People who have gone blind
