what is psychology Flashcards
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what psychology
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the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a given context.
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different types of psychologists
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sport - enhacing sporting performance
clinical- health and well care
3
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difference between psychologists and psychiatrists
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A psychologist is not able to write prescriptions, but may recommended a patient be seen by a fellow psychiatrist in order to receive medications.
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term pseudoscience,
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a collection of beliefs,
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four goals of psychology
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to describe, explain, predict and control the behavior and mental processes of others.
