Scope of psychology

Scope of Psychology in Pakistan

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2. Psychology psy-101 Topic :          Scope of P sychology Department:                   Faculty of Management & Administrative Sciences                     Semester:               1 st                  Submission Date:        01,Feb, 21 Submitted to:             Mam Anam Zafar                       Page 2

3. Name & Roll no. of students 20020920 PAGE 3 Group (H)

4. Psychology:  The word psychology is derived from two Greek words “Psyche and Logos”. Psyche means “soul\spirit\mind” and logos means “knowledge”. Definition of Psychology: Psychology is by definition, the study of mind and behavior. PAGE 4

5. Application of psychology with the reference of Pakistan Psychology is the one of the popular subjects among students. But still, it is struggling for its due recognition. Let's have a view hoe it emerged in Pakistan and what is current status. Page 5

6. We explain some Application of psychology with the reference to Pakistan.  Page 6

7. Educational psychology:  Educational psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with the scientific study of human learning. The field of educational psychology involves the study of memory, conceptual processes, and individual differences (via cognitive psychology) in conceptualizing new strategies for learning processes in humans. Page 7

8. Scope of Educational Psychology Importance of Educational psychology Page 8

9. Psychology as an independent subject was introduced in 1960, in Pakistan, at Government College, Lahore ( now GC University), and Karachi University. Earlier it was taught as part of Philosophy. Now there are well established departments of psychology in the colleges of every big city, such as in Islamabad Rawalpindi, Karachi, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Quetta Multan, Sargodha, Bahawalpur and so on. Page 9 Education and Teaching

10. Clinical psychology:  Clinical psychology is a broad branch of psychology that focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Some of the more common disorders that might be treated include learning disabilities, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders Page 11

11. Clinical Psychology The field of psychology became more recognized during the second half of the 19th century,  It was around this time that “Lightner Witmer” first helped treat a boy with a learning disability. In 1896, Witmer opened the first psychology clinic, which catered to children with disabilities. In 1907, he coined the phrase "clinical psychology" in his new psychology journal, called The Psychology Clinic.  Page 12

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13. Hospital & Clinics  The formal training of clinical psychology as a specialization started at Punjab University in 1983 and Karachi University in1984. IT IS Known as post master's training program for clinical psychologists.  Now many Universities have introduced not only the diploma and degree program in the Clinical Psychologists and psychotherapists are practicing in clinics and Hospitals. Page 14

14. Clinical Psychology According to mental health ordinance, Federal Mental Health Authority has established psychiatric units in major hospitals So, Clinical Psychologists have a vast field in hospitals, clinics and in private and public sectors.​ Another major utility of psychotherapists is in the treatment centers for drug addicts. Drug eradication force has been format by government and psychotherapists are joining it.

15. Punjab University Bahria University International Islamic University University of Sargodha BS Psychology BS Psychology/ MS   Industrial organization Psychology BS Psychology BS Psychology MSC Psychology PMD (Post Magistral Diploma) in Clinical Psychology MS Clinical MSC Psychology MPhil   Psychology MS Clinical MSc  Psychology MPhil   Psychology MS Health Psychology MPhil Educational MS Psychology ADCP PHD   Psychology PHD Clinical PSYCHOLOGY PHD PSYCHOLOGY MS    Industrial organization Psychology

16. Organizational psychology The study of the structure of an organization and of the ways in which the people in it interact, usually undertaken in order to improve the organization. 

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18. Scope of Organizational Psychology   Psychologists are now offered jobs in Organization, hospitals and armed forces for psychotherapy of patients and psychological assessment for selection and recruitment of soldiers. Educational institutions and corporate sector both government and private have also started to hire psychologists with specialization in the relevant fields. Page 18

19. Is Psychologist a Doctor?  No, Psychologist is not a Doctor. But She/He is talking doctor. He /She cannot  prescribe a medicine.  He /She can heal a person by therapies. Page 19

20. Forensic psychology: •F orensic psychology is the intersection between psychology and the justice system. In other   words, it is the branch of psychology that interacts with the law. •That branch of applied psychology which is concerned with the collection, examination and presentation of evidence justiciar purpose.(Haward 1981) •The provision of psychological information for the purpose of facilitating a legal decision.(Black burn(1996) Page 20

21. How can we promote Forensic psychology? • Universities and colleges should start offering forensic psychology as a separate     program for certificate and degree courses in their respective department. •We can promote Forensic psychology by sharing research of forensic psychologist and by telling the importance of forensic psychology an independent field. Page 21

22. Health psychology: •Health psychology is the study of psychology of psychological and behavioral processes in health, illness and healthcare. •It is concerned with understanding how Psychological behavioral and cultural factors are involved in physical health and illness, in addition to the biological causes that are well understood by medical science. •Health psychology is concerned with all aspects of health and illness across the life span. Page 22

23. Role of health psychologist • understanding the higher level of illness. •Professional help •Adapting to illness •Preventive measure •Interaction Page 23

24. Top Recruiters of applied Psychology Graduate's in PAKISTAN  After completing a  Graduate Degree in applied Psychology , You can find career opportunities in the Following Organizations and Departments, in both public and private sectors 

25.  Rehabilitation centers            Psychological Research centers Marketing Industry Teaching in colleges & universities  Welfare Organizations Psychological Assessment & testing Research Establishments Development of prevention programs Forensics Departments of law enforcement Agencies

26. COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY: Counselling psychology is a broad specialization with in professional psychology concerned with using psychological principal stone hance and promote the growth, well-being, and mental health of individuals, families, groups, and the broader community. Page 26

27. IMPORTANCE OF COUNSELCHOLOGY IN PAKISTAN: Pakistan is increasingly becoming more interconnected. This globalization highlights the need for the highly trained mental health professional stood dress trauma, addiction, depression, academic and career concerns in clinics, hospitals,  schools, and universities. Career counselling is one of the those areas which are needed to be developed and should be string themed in the country like Pakistan.

28. SCOPE OF COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY IN PAKISTAN: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)estimates that in Pakistan counseling psychology jobs will increase by11percent through 2022.Demand for these jobs will continue to be heavily influenced by the prevalence of mental health issues in the United States. People continue to see  help for common problems such as anxiety and depression, driving up the need for counseling psychologist. People are getting more and more aware regarding the importance of career counseling and the significance of career counselor in the modern age.

29. Sport Psychology: Sport psychology is an interdisciplinary science that draws on knowledge from many related fields including biomechanics, physiology, kinesiology and psychology. It involves the study of how psychological factors affect performance and how participation in sport and exercise affect psychological and physical factors.

30. Importance of sport Psychology: Sports psychology plays an important role. Sports psychology is also helpful in the cognitive stage, the social-active stage and the autonomous stage of motor skill learning. Sports psychology helps in understanding the behavior of athletes or sportspersons engaged in competitive sports.

31. Scope of sport psychology: Becoming a sports psychologist could be an existing career choice for many psychology students especially those who have a strong interest in sport and physical activity . But this is highly required to be implemented in Pakistan but as other important things it is also not taken  under consideration

32. Job Opportunities for Applied Psychology in Pakistan  After a degree in Psychology, you can have a vast opportunity of career before you. For instance, If you want to go into counselling, you can choose any field from these job opportunities they are available to psychologist graduates. 

33. LIST OF JOBS Criminal Psychologist Journalists Researchers Sports Psychologist Consultants Subject Specialist Writer

34. DEVELOPMENTPSYCHOLOGY:  Developmental psychology is the scientific study of how and why human beings change over the course of their life. Originally concerned with in faints and children, the field has expanded to include an adolescence, adult development, aging, and the entire life span.

35. SCOPE OF DEVELOPMENTAL  PSYCHOLOGY in  PAKISTAN:  In Pakistan, a Developmental psychologist can work in a variety of settings, including academia, government agencies, health care facilities and schools. Those working in colleges and universities tend focus primarily on research or teaching. Others working in applied settings, such as health care facilities  or clinics, help to assess, evaluate and treat people living with developmental disabilities. 

36. Experimental psychology Experimental psychology  is concerned with testing theories of human thoughts, feelings, actions, and beyond – any aspect of being human that involves the mind.

37. IMPORTANCE Experimental psychology  is  important  because the findings discovered by  psychologists  play a vital role in our understanding of the human mind and behavior.