Briefly describe the differences between research psychology and applied psychology, and describe two types of applied psychology specializations
What will be an ideal response?
Although research psychologists often work in higher education settings, some work as consultants, therapists, and counselors and generally focus on researching one of nine broad areas of specialization. Applied psychologists generally are those who deliver professional services to the public. Applied specializations include clinical, counseling, industrial-organizational, and school.
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a. attachment. c. poverty. b. isolation. d. parenting style.
ALL BUT WHICH of the following is a disadvantage of using the subjective distress definition of abnormal behavior?
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