Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Psychology

SS10.P.17

Describe various careers pursued by psychologists, including medical and mental health care fields, the business world, education, law and criminal justice, and research.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • That certain educational paths should be followed in order to pursue a professional career using psychological science.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Distinguish among the various career opportunities that involve psychological science.
  • Synthesize the information available for understanding the educational and career paths necessary to pursue a career using psychological science.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • There are various career paths available for those interested in psychological science.
  • There are multiple ways that psychological science can be used in a diversity of careers.
  • There are specific educational and licensing pathways needed to pursue a career in psychological science.

Vocabulary

  • clinical psychology
  • psychiatry
  • counseling psychology
  • developmental psychology
  • neuroscience
  • cognitive psychology
  • cognitive neuroscience
  • school psychology
  • educational psychology
  • experimental psychology
  • behavioral psychology
  • behavioral economics
  • forensic psychology
  • health psychology
  • industrial/organizational psychology
  • human factors and ergonomics
  • neuropsychology
  • quantitative psychology
  • qualitative psychology
  • rehabilitation psychology
  • social psychology
  • sport psychology
  • military psychology
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