The Subfields Of Psychology Flashcards
1
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What is behavioural genetics?
A
Behavioural genetics consider how genetics affect behaviour.
2
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What is clinical psychology?
A
Concerned with the assessment and treatment of mental illness.
3
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What is educational psychology?
A
The study of how humans learn and retain knowledge.
4
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What is counselling psychology?
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Concerned with using physiological principles to enhance and promote the positive growth, wellbeing, and mental health of individuals, families, groups, and the broader community.
5
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What is developmental psychology?
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The study of how humans grow, change, and adapt throughout the course of their lives.
6
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What is personality psychology?
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The study of what makes people unique as well as the consistencies in a persons behaviour across time and situations.
