Clinical and Industrial Organizational Psychology, while different in their emphases, come from the same parent schools of thought.

Clinical psychology places its emphasis on understanding on both dysfunctional and maladaptive behaviors while in the context of assessing and providing opportunities for individuals to maximize their performance in all aspects of their life.

Industrial Organizational psychologists emphasize how an individual’s psychological profile impacts their ability to operate successfully within organizations. This involves assessing the ‘work environment’ and problems caused by human performance in the work place.