Identify the author, title of the work, and the publication date.

This is an outline that you will use later to write your Article Response. To develop your paper, answer the following questions.

PART 1: AN OBJECTIVE SUMMARY OF THE PSYCHOLOGY CAREER

For this section, do not include your personal reaction to the article. Keep your responses objective and factual. (The first part of the paper will be an informative summary of the article.)

• Identify the author, title of the work, and the publication date.

• What is the focus of this field in Psychology? (What problem are they addressing?)

• What population benefits from treatment or work in this field?

• What theoretical approach or treatment approaches are used in this field?

• What are the different environments this type of psychologist may work in?

PART 2: YOUR REACTION TO THE WORK

For this section, you can reply with your personal reaction to the article. (The second part of the paper will be your subjective impression of the article.)

• Did the article increase your understanding of this subfield in Psychology? Did it change your perspective in any way?

• Evaluate the merit of the work: the importance of this “brand” of Psychology. What kind of impact does this work have on people?

• Can you envision yourself as this type of Psychologist?

• What skills do you have that would contribute to your success in this field?

• What about this field may be challenging for you?

• What level of fulfillment would you experience doing this type of work?

• How is the material related to your life, experiences, feelings and ideas? For instance, what emotions did reading about this type of work arouse in you?