5 Steps To A 5 Ch.History And Approaches Flashcards
Dualism
Seeing mind and body as two different things that interact
Monism
Seeing mind and body as different aspects of the same things
Your mind and who you are is just caused by biology
Evolutionary approach
Psychological perspective concerned with how natural selection favored behaviors that contributed to survival and spread of our ancestors genes
Clinical psychologists
Evaluate and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
Counseling psychologists
Help people adapt to change or make changes in their lifestyle
Developmental psychologists
Study psychological development throughout the lifespan
Educational psychologists
Focus on how effective teaching and learning take place
Engineering psychologists and human factors psychologists
Do research on how people function best with machines
Forensic psychologists
Apply psychological principles to legal issues
Health psychologists
Concentrate on biological, psychological, and social factors involved in health and illness
Industrial/Organizational psychologists
Aim to improve productivity and the quality of work life by applying psychological principles and methods to the work place
Neuropsychologists
Explore the relationships between brain/nervous systems and behavior.
Personality psychologists
Focus on traits, attitudes, and goals of the individual
Rehabilitation psychologists
Help clients with mental retardation, developmental disabilities, and disabilities resulting from strike or accidents adapt to their situations
School psychologists
Assess and counsel students, consult with educators and parents, and perform behavioral intervention when necessary
