Chapter 1- What is Psychology Flashcards
Psychology
Scientific study of human behavior and mental patterns.
Goals of Psychology
- Explaining behavior.
2 Predicting and Controlling. - Psychological Research.
4.Psychological Theories.
Clinical Psychology
Largest group of psychologists.
Try to change ineffective and harmful behavior.
Psychiatrists
Treatment and prescribe medicine to patients.
Counseling Psychology
Interview and test patients.
Treat people with adjustment orders.
Help them clarify goals, overcome adjustment problems, and meet challenges.
School Psychologist
Help students that interfere with learning.
Make classroom placement recommendations.
Observe student and talks to teachers.
Educational Psychologist
Psychological Factors ( Motivation, emotions, creativity, and intelligence. ) Cultural Factors ( Creativity and intelligence. ) Economic Factors (Level of income earned by family)
Developmental Psychology
Study through life span.
Changes in emotion, height, weight, and social bonds.
Personality Psychologist
Examines human traits.
Such as personality and origins of psychological problems.
Social Psychology
People's behavior in social situations. External influences ( the way they treat other people. )
Experimental Psychology
Basic research
Research already done by other people done just to do it.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Focus on people and their behavior in the work place.
Try to improve work conditions and increase productivity.
Human Factors Psychology
They deal with products.
How they work, how people use them, how will it improve life, the appeal of the product.
Community Psychology
Study and create social systems the promote individual well being.
Forensic Psychology
Work within the justice system.
Identify criminal behavior.
Help police officers deal with stress and dangerous situations.
