Ch 1 Key Terms from OER book Flashcards
This will teach you key terms some you will already know.
what is Behaviorism
focus on observing and controlling behavior
what is Biopsychology
study of how biology influences behavior
what is Biopsychosocial model
perspective that asserts that biology, psychology, and social
factors interact to determine an individual’s health
what is Clinical psychology
area of psychology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior
what is Cognitive psychology
study of cognition, or thoughts, and their relationship to experiences and actions
what is Counseling psychology
area of psychology that focuses on improving emotional, social, vocational, and other aspects of the lives of psychologically healthy individuals
what is Developmental psychology
scientific study of development across a lifespan
what is Dissertation
long research paper about research that was conducted as a part of the candidate’s doctoral training
what is Empirical method
method for acquiring knowledge based on observation, including experimentation, rather than a method based only on forms of logical argument or previous authorities
what is Forensic psychology
area of psychology that applies the science and practice of psychology to issues within and related to the justice system
what is Functionalism
focused on how mental activities helped an organism adapt to its environment
what is Humanism
perspective within psychology that emphasizes the potential for good that is innate to all humans
what is Introspection
process by which someone examines their own conscious experience in an attempt to break it into its component parts
what is Personality psychology
study of patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make each individual unique
what is Personality trait
consistent pattern of thought and behavior
what is PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
doctoral degree conferred in many disciplinary perspectives housed in a traditional college of liberal arts and sciences
what is Postdoctoral training
allows young scientists to further develop their research programs and broaden their research skills under the supervision of other professionals in the field
what is Psychoanalytic theory
focus on the role of the unconscious in affecting conscious behavior
what is Psychology
scientific study of the mind and behavior
what is PsyD (Doctor of Psychology)
doctoral degree that places less emphasis on research-oriented skills and focuses more on application of psychological principles in the clinical
