Fields of Pyschology Flashcards
Fundamental causes of behavior. conducts studies focusing on psychological process (perception, learning, memory, thinking)
Experimental Psychology
how different parts and functions of the human body affect the behavior (brain, genes)
Physiological Psychology
How behavior develops from the moment of conception to old age. The center of the study deals with cognitive, motor, emotional and moral development.
Developmental Psychology
Group interaction affects behavior
Social Psychology
Teaching - learning process. Increasing the efficiency of learning in school.
Educational Psychology
Qualities of individual. Studies individual differences
Personality Psychology
Mental and behavioral disorders
Abnormal Psychology
Known as psychopathology
Abnormal Psychology
Conducts test and devices for measuring human abilities and personality traits.
Psychometric Psychology
What do you call the experts in the field of Psychometric Psychology?
Psychometrician
They gives and scores test
Psychometrist
diagnosis, care and treatment of people with mental and behavioral disorders
Clinical Psychology
assessment and treatment of people with less severe mental problems
Counseling Psychology
Enhances the effectiveness of educational institutions. Use for diagnosis and disposition of behavior difficulties of school children
School Psychology
Human behavior in business and Industry (Consumer attitude, improving work productivity)
Industrial- Organizational Psychology
Development of man machine system
Engineering Psychology
Application of the psychological principles in the legal and probation system. Accused
Forensic Psychology
Explores the relationship between psychological factors and physical ailments. Stress can affect physical health
Health Psychology
Differences in psychological functioning in various cultures and ethnic groups.
Cross - cultural Psychology
Relationship between people and their physical environment. How pollution influence behavior
Environmental Psychology
Psychology to athletic activity and Exercise
Sports Psychology
