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Health psychology seeks to provide an “ounce of prevention” to avoid “years of cure”. Clinical psychology represents a diversity of thought ranging from Psychoanalytic approaches to mental health to cognitive behavioral approaches. The common core being the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Social psychology examines how people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by others. It is helpful to differentiate between this area and the field of sociology which examines social behavior. Chapter 1 identifies child-rearing and perceptions of academic success as being examples of cross cultural psychology. This may also be applied to intelligence, psychotherapy, and family. While discussing the advent of clinical neuropsychology, it is noteworthy to examine the risks and benefits for clinical psychologist to prescribe medication. Proponents view psychologist as being ideal “gate keepers” for the use of medication while others feel prescription privileges would compromise “talk therapy” Evolutionary psychology examines the impact of our genetic heritage upon our behavior, it is helpful to mention the notion of depression, alcoholism, schizophrenia, etc. as having a strong genetic component As a means to wrap up the diversity of the field, chapter 1 provides information concerning the demographics for the variety of settings in which psychologist work. Such positions as Clinical Psychologist in hospitals, clinics, and private practice as well as educators, researchers, industrial organizational, and school psychologist just to name a few. As pointed out in the chapter, about a third of people working in the field of psychology have a master’s degree as their highest degree, which is typically earned following 2 to 3 years of graduate work. It is helpful to point out the licensing/certification laws of your state that allow a psychologist to practice independently in the clinical setting. It is also important to outline the application of a psychol