module 3 psych reading check vocab Flashcards
the scientific study of the measurement of human abilities, attitudes, and traits
psychometric
pure science that aims to increase the scientific knowledge base
basic research
a branch of psychology that studies physical, cognitive and social change throughout the life span
developmental psychology
the study of how psychological processes affect and can enhance teaching and learning.
educational psychology
the study of individuals characteristic patterns of thinking feeling and acting
personality psychology
the scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another
social psychology
scientific study that aims to solve practical problems
applied research
the application of psychological concepts and methods to optimizing human behavior in workplaces.
industrial organizational psychology
explores how people and machines interact and how machines and physical environments can be made safe and easy to use
human factors psychology
a branch of psychology that assists people with problems in living and in achieving greater well being
counseling psychology
a branch of psychology that studies assesses and treats people with psychological disorders.
clinical psychology
a branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders practiced by physicians who are licensed to provide medical treatments
psychiatry
a branch of psychology that studies how people interact with their social environments and how social institutions affect individuals and groups
community psychology
