They deal with patients who have the most serious problems. Counseling psychologists generally talk to people about everyday problems. In hospitals, psychologists help patients deal with injuries or illnesses. They begin by interviewing patients and may give tests to get more information. Once they have enough information, psychologists develop a treatment plan.
Research psychologists study human behavior.
Most of them work at colleges or universities where they teach and do research. Developmental psychologists study behavioral differences as children grow up. Educational psychologists develop programs to improve schools. Cognitive psychologists study the brain's role in memory, thinking, and other mental processes. Research psychologists study many other areas of human behavior.