SS10.P.17

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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