What is Psychology?

Question 1

What are the 3 subject matters of psychology?

Answer 1

scientific study: knowledge through empirical observation

behavior: observable action, including words, gestures, responses

mind: the conscious experience, including sensations, perceptions, thoughts and emotions.

Question 2

What are the varieties of basic research?

Answer 2

abnormal, behavioral neuroscience, behavioral genetics, cognitive, comparative, developmental, personality, social

Question 3

What are the varieties of applied research?

Answer 3

consumer, educational, forensic and legal, human factors, health, industrial and organizational, school

Question 4

What is the difference between the 3 clinical works of psychology?

Answer 4

clinical psychology - relief of psychological distress and dysfunction

psychiatrist- also examine the source of illness but can prescribe medication

counseling psychologist - help to manage life and situational crisis.