Diverse Nature Of Psychology

The Diverse Nature of Psychology

The diverse nature of psychology as a discipline involves many different factors. With a degree in psychology at a graduate level there are many different avenues in which one can travel. There are four specialties of psychology that the American Psychological Association recognizes. There are many sub-fields or sub disciplines of psychology that are available to graduate students in psychology. In this document the different sub disciplines and subtopics will be discussed including motivation, behaviorism, and cognition. Examining how the sub disciplines and subtopics can be applied to other disciplines and venues in contemporary society will also be examined. The diverse nature of psychology has 54 different divisions of the American Psychological Association. Each addresses a different perspective and a unique human interaction” (Plante, 2001). There are many areas of sub disciplines in the field of psychology. “The American Psychological Association (APA) only recognizes four “specialties” which include clinical, counseling, school, and industrial organizational psychology” (Landrum & Davis, 2013). There are many sub disciplines including developmental psychologists, engineering psychologists, human relations, human services, and more. (Landrum & Davis, 2013).
Abnormal Psychology and Behaviorism
A behavioral therapist will find out first what conditioned the individual to pick up the bad habits they had and try to reverse them or work on them to stop the bad behavior. Many times individuals who are brought into a psychiatric unit have a mental illness that affects how they behave in society. Controlling behavior and its damage to an individual helps the individual to lead a happier and healthier