chapter 2 - what is psychology Flashcards
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natural selection
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animals who adapted to changes in their environment lived longer and produced more offspring than others.
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fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging)
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used to see what parts of the brain are in action when a person is asked to perform a task
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social learning / modelling
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learning behaviours from observing other people
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forensic psychologist
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- help understand cause, treatment and prevention of criminal behaviour
- work in criminal, civil and family legal areas, provide services to criminals, victims and police
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counselling psychologist
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- assist individuals, families or couples with relationships, well-being, work, health and crisis management
- help individuals manage stress, grief, depression and anger
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educational and developmental psychologist
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- concerned with how people develop and learn through their lives, can work with all ages on educational issues
- help parents of children with learning difficulties
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psychology
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the systematic study of the mind and behaviour
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clinical psychologist
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Focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Some of the more common disorders that might be treated include learning disabilities, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
