OTHER SPECIALTIES IN PSYCHOLOGY

CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Main Focus: Supporting InvestigationsSent in to develop a profile for the suspect being pursuedEvaluates crime scenes, various documentations and witnessesDevelops a psychological profile that would aid the investigative team with apprehending the suspect

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST

Responsible for determining whether or not a defendant is Competent to Stand Trial (CST)Talks with defendants who have a questionable mindsetDetermines whether the defendant should plead insanity

CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGIST

Helps advertising firms and other organizations improve marketing strategies by understanding how consumers think and feelHelps improve sales by integrating how consumers are influenced by their environment into the advertising campaigns

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST

Field included psychology, sport science, & medicineTrains in the psychological skills of athletes, in the well-being of athletes and overall sports participations– Goal setting of athletes– Enhancing self-confidence– Concentration, weight management & team building