field of psych

Question 1

The specialty of industrial-organizational psychology (also called I/O psychology) is
characterized by the scientific study of human behavior in organizations and the work place.

Answer 1

industrial/organizational psychology

Question 2

is a specialty in professional psychology characterized by activities primarily intended to provide professional psychological expertise within the judicial and legal
systems.

Answer 2

forensic psychology

Question 3

an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the
interplay between individuals and their surroundings. The field defines the
term environment broadly, encompassing natural environments, social
settings, built environments, learning environments, and informational
environments.

Answer 3

environmental psychology

Question 4

are concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disturbances.

Answer 4

clinical psychology

Question 5

is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and
prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.

Answer 5

psychiatry

Question 6

the systematic study of human psychological processes and behavior across
multiple cultures, involving the observation of similarities and differences in
values, practices, and so forth between different societies.

Answer 6

cross cultural psychology

Question 7

is a generalist health service (HSP) specialty in professional psychology that uses a
broad range of culturally-informed and culturally-sensitive practices to help people improve their well-being,
prevent and alleviate distress and maladjustment, resolve crises, and increase their ability to function better in
their lives.

Answer 7

counseling psychology

Question 8

Feminine psychology or the psychology of women is an approach that focuses on
social, economic, and political issues confronting women all throughout their lives.

Answer 8

psychology for women