Psychological Introduction - Module 1A Flashcards
Introduction to Psychology
APA
American Psychological Association
Behavorialism
A focus on observing and controlling behavior
American Psychological Assocation
A professional org. representing psychologists in the U.S.
Biopsychology
Study of how biology influences behavior
Biopsychosocial model
Perspective that asserts that biology, psychology, and social factors interact to determine an individual’s health
Clinical psychology
Area of psychology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior
Cognitive psychology
Study of cognitions or thoughts and their relationship to experiences and actions
Counseling psychology
Area of psychology that focuses on improving emotional, social, vocational, and other aspects of the lives of psychology healthy individuals.
Development psychology
Scientific study of development across lifespan
Dissertation
Long research paper about research that was conducted as a part of the candidate’s doctoral training
Empirical method
Method for acquiring knowledge based on observation, including experimentation, instead of a method based only on forms of logical argument or previous authorities.
Forensic Psychology
Area of psychology that applies the science and practice of psychology to issues within and related to the justice system
Functionalism
Focused on mental activities helped an organism adapt to its environment
Humanism
Perspective with psychology emphasizes the potential for good that is innate in all humans.
Introspection
Process by which someone examines their own conscious experience in attempt to break it into its component parts
Ology
Suffix that denotes the scientific study of
Personality Psychology
Study of patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make each individual unique.
Personality trait
Consistent pattern of thought and behavior
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
Doctoral degree conferred in many disciplinary perspectives housed in a traditional college of liberal arts and sciences.
Post doctoral Training Program
Allows young scientists to further develop their research program and broaden their research skills under the supervision of other professionals in the field.
Psychoanalytic Theory
Focus on the role of the unconscious in affecting conscious behavior
Psychology
Scientific study of the mind and behavior
PsyD (Doctor of Psychology)
Doctoral degree that places less emphasis on research-oriented skills and focuses more on the application of psychological principles in the clinical context.
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Area of psychology that focuses on the interaction between mental and emotional factors and physical performance in sports, exercise, and other activities.
Structrualism
Understanding the conscious experience through introspection
