What is psychology Flashcards

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Psychology can be defined as?

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Psychology is the systematic study of thoughts, feelings and behavior

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What does a psychologist do?

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Can specialize in an under range of areas when complete to psychiatrist.

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Fields Psychologist can work in?

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Many fields to choose from: Educational, sports, forensics…etc

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Who does Psychologist hire?

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Employ a counselling.

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By law, who does the Psychologist must register with?

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By law, a psychologist must register with the state registration board

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What is a psychiatrist?

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Medical specialist who specialize in “Prevention ,diagnosis and treatment”.

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Where does a Psychiatrist work?

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Psychiatrist usually works in a private property or hospital

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The difference between Psychiatrist and Psychologist.

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Psychiatrist can prescribe medicatio/drugs treatment and perform other medical procedures treatment and perform after medical procedures to treat mental health.

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Who does a Psychiatrist have to register with?

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Psychiatrist have to register with the board.

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Why is psychology registered as science?

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Because it uses scientific method of researching

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