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School Psychology is a field that applies principles ofclinical psychology andeducational psychology to the diagnosis and treatment of children's and adolescents' behavioral and learning problems. School psychologists are educated in psychology,child and adolescent development, child and adolescent psychopathology, education, family and parenting practices,learning theories, andpersonality theories. They are knowledgeable about effective instruction and effective schools. They are trained to carry out psychological and psychoeducationalassessment,psychotherapy, and consultation, and in the ethical, legal and administrative codes of their profession.