What are some different types of applied psychology?
Community Psychology: Community psychologists research social issues that affect the well-being of individuals and communities. They often develop and work with programs aimed at promoting prevention and intervention in areas that affect mental health such as poverty, discrimination, substance abuse, etc. Industrial/Organizational Psychology: I/O psychologists (as they are usually called) are concerned with the relationships between people and their work environments. They may be hired by companies or organizations to assist in promoting the well-being of individual workers or working teams. They may “help individuals pursue meaningful and enriching work, and assist organizations in the effective management of their human resources” (Kline, 1996, see http://psychology.uwo.ca/csiop/iopsychology.asp) Sports Psychology: Sports psychologists are concerned with the psychological factors that improve athletic performance. They also look at the effects of exercise and physical activity on psy
