PSYCHOLOGY AND OTHER SCIENCES Flashcards
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is the application of the principles of biology to the study of mental processes and behavior.
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BIOPSYCHOLOGY
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is the study of neural mechanisms of perception and behavior
through direct manipulation of the brains of nonhuman animal subjects in controlled experiments.
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PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
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is a branch of medicine which exists to study, prevent, and treat mental disorders in humans.
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PSYCHIATRY
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pertains to the application of specialized psychological methods to the treatment of diagnosed mental disorders or to the problems of a person’s daily adjustment
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PSYCHOTHERAPY