Gender research asks difficult questions. The psychologist tries to find out why behavior creates friction between males and females. Attitudes generated from outside stimuli are examined. The psychologist analyzes how these attitudes affect an individual's behavior. While it is important to know how groups work, working with an individual's personal issues shows patterns that have societal influences as well.
Clinical psychologists are similar to social psychologists.
Both fields deal with people within a social fabric. A clinical psychologist studies types of pathology's of illness detrimentally affecting an individual's social interaction, such as depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or an anxiety disorder. These psychologist often work with troubled children, or children being abused. They use surveys, informal interviews, and focus groups. A career in psychology requires good communication skills and the motivation to help solve problems in the highly stress world.