Most people have a very limited view of the field of psychology.
They think all psychologists are primarily involved with the treatment of mental patients. Indeed, many psychologists are classified as clinical and counseling psychologists and work with people having various degrees of difficulty in dealing with their world. However, other specialties in psychology are far removed from counseling. Experimental psychologists attempt to understand the fundamental causes of behavior in people and animals and are usually found in a laboratory doing experiments. Industrial psychologists try to apply psychological principles in industries and organizations, primarily in selecting and placing employees, training personnel, and generally relieving problems associated with any organization of people.