Minnesota State University Moorhead



Psy 113

The Many Faces of Psychology

Viewing guide

This video introduces you to the field of psychology and describes a number of specializations or subfields within psychology.

1) Psychology is defined as ______________________________________________________________.

2) Psychologists ask a broad range of questions to explain how we think, _________, and ________.

3) Psychology both a science and a profession. Explain.

4) There are many subfields within psychology. The video first covers some of the subfields within the science branch of psychology. Briefly describe the general area of study for the following types of experimental psychologists:

a. biological psychologists

b. human factors psychologists

c. cognitive psychologists

d. developmental psychologists

e. social psychologists

5) Psychology is also an applied, helping profession. Clinical and counseling psychologists are a part of this applied branch of psychology.

a. What kinds of problems do clinical psychologists help their clients address?

b. What kinds of problems do counseling psychologists help their clients address?

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