History & Approaches Standard 3 Flashcards
the scientific study of the measurement of human abilities, attitudes, and traits
Psychometrics
scientific study that aims to solve practical problems
Applied Research
pure science that aims to increase the scientific knowledge base
Basic Research
study the link between biology (genetic, hormones) and psychological processes (we are biopsychosocial systems)
Biological Psychologists/Behavioral Neuroscientists
a psychologist who studies, assesses and treats people with psychological disorders
Clinical Psychologist
a psychologist who studies thought processes and focuses on things like perception, language, attention, problem solving, memory, judgment and decision making.
Cognitive Psychologist
a psychologist who helps people adjust to life transitions or make lifestyle changes
Counseling Psychologist
conduct research on age-related behavioral changes and apply their scientific knowledge to educational, child-care, policy, and related settings
Developmental Psychologist
study the relationship between learning and physical and social environments, and they develop strategies for enhancing the learning process
Educational Psychologist
investigate a variety of basic behavioral processes in humans and other animals – most identify with a particular perspective (ex: cognitive psychology) and conduct research and experiments related to that perspective
Experimental Psychologist
focus on helping patients find happiness and live a fulfilling life
Positive Psychologist
a psychologist who uses psychological concepts to make the workplace a more satisfying environment for employees and managers (more productivity and job satisfaction)
Industrial/Organizational Psychologist
design and evaluate tests of mental abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personality
Psychometric Psychologists
Psychologists who study how people influence one another’s behavior and mental processes, individually and in groups
Social Psychologists
a branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders, practiced by physicians who sometimes provide medical treatments as well as psychological therapy.
Psychiatry
