Subfields Flashcards
Behavioral Genetics
studies the inheritance of traits related to behavior
Behavioral Neuroscience
examines the biological basis of behavior
Clinical Psychology
deals with the study,diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders
Clinical Neuropsychology
unites the areas of biopsychology and clinical psychology, focusing on the relationship between biological factors and psychological disorders
Cognitive Psychology
focuses on the study of higher mental precesses
Counseling Psychology
focuses primarily on educational,social and career adjustment problems
Cross-Cultural Psychology
investigates the similarities and differences in psychological functioning in and across various cultures and ethnic groups
Developmental Psychology
examines how people grow and change from the moment of conception through death
Educational Psychology
concerned with teaching and learning
processes, such as the relationship between motivation and school performance
Environmental Psychology
considers the relationship between people
and their physical environment
Evolutionary Psychology
considers how behavior is influenced by our
genetic inheritance from our ancestors
Experimental Psychology
studies the processes of sensing, perceiving, learning, and thinking about the world
Forensic Psychology
focuses on legal issues, such as determining the accuracy of witness memories
Health Psychology
explores the relationship between psychological factors and physical ailments or disease
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
concerned with the psychology of
the workplace
Personality Psychology
focuses on the consistency in people’s behavior over time and the traits that differentiate one person from another
Program Evaluation
focuses on assessing large-scale programs, such as the Head Start preschool program, to determine whether they are effective in meeting their goals
Psychology of Women
focuses on issues such as discrimination against women and the causes of violence against women
School Psychology
devoted to counseling children in elementary and secondary schools who have academic or emotional problems
Social Psychology
the study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by others
Sport Psychology
applies psychology to athletic activity and exercise
