Mod 3 Flashcards
Psychometrics
The scientific study of the measurement of human abilities, attitudes, and traits
Basic Research
Pure science that aims to increase psychology’s knowledge base.
Developmental psychology
A branch of psychology that studies physical, cognitive, and social changes throughout the life span.
Educational psychology
The study of how psychological processes affect and can enhance teaching and learning
Personality Psychology
The study of individuals’ characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling and acting.
Social Psychology
The scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another.
Applied Research
Scientific study that aims to use psychology to solve practical problems
Industrial-organizational Psychology
The application of psychology concepts and methods to optimizing human behavior in workplaces.
Human factors psychology
A field of psychology allied with I/O psychology that explores how people and machines interact.
Counseling psychology
A branch of psychology that assists people with problems in loving and in achieving a greater well-being
Clinical psychology
A branch of psychology that studies, assesses, and treats people with psychological
Psychiatry
A branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders practiced by physicians who are licensed to provide medical treatment
Community psychology
A branch of psychology that studies how people interact with social environments and how social institutions affect individuals and groups
