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Psychologists at Work


Prologue: Seven Became One Looking Ahead

Module 1: Psychologists at Work

The Subfields of Psychology: Psychology’s Family Tree

  • What Are the Biological Foundations of Behavior?
  • How Do People Sense, Perceive, Learn, and Think about the World?
  • What Are the Sources of Change and Stability in Behavior Across the Life Span?
  • How Do Psychological Factors Affect Physical and Mental Health?
  • How Do Our Social Networks Affect Behavior?
  • Expanding Psychology’s Frontiers

    • Working at Psychology

  • Psychologists: A Statistical Portrait
  • The Education of a Psychologist
  • Careers for Psychology Majors

    • Key concepts for Module 1:



    Define psychology, including its scope, goals, and methods.

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

    Identify and describe two newer fields of psychology.

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





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