What is Psychology Flashcards
Is psychology a science?
- it is a process of systematically acquiring knowledge
- measurement is deeply involved
- builds theories to see how things work in nature
- understanding the deeper logic and purpose
- beginning of a science but not a full science
Psychology Definition
-scientific study of behavior and mind
Behavior Definition
-any overtly observable action at any level of abstraction
Mind Definition
-any covert, unobservable phenomenon that relates the organism to the environment
Clinical Psychology
-general psychology
Developmental Psychology
-asks the questions of how things came to be
Social Psychology
-study of collective behavior
Physiological Psychology (Neuroscience)
-focusing on the brain
Quantitative Psychology
-focus on the math related to psychology
Cognitive Psychology
-study of memory and perception
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
-psychology in industries and businesses
Educational Psychology
-testing programs and interactions in classrooms
Personality Psychology
-asks the questions what is it, what does it mean
Animal Psychology
-studying the psych of animals
Evolutionary Psychology
-what led to what humans do or don’t do today
