Compare and contrast 1 theoretical and applied branches of psychology

2. abnormal psychology and clinical psychology

Dr. Chan is interested in the study of basic processes in learning and memory. He conducts his research in a laboratory. Most likely, Dr. Chan is A) a clinical psychologist B) an educational psychologist C) a social psychologist D) a neuroscientist E) an experimental psychologist

George Bonanno (clinical psychologist) suggests that most people are resilient in the face of extreme stress, trauma, and loss. He goes to far as to suggest that psychological intervention is not necessary in most cases. What do you think? Are we all pretty resilient?

The word ‘abnormal’ (and the notion of abnormality) is a point of contention and controversy in psychology and in society more broadly. What do you think about the use of this word? Is it always problematic?