Unit 1 Module 3 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Developmental
How was change from birth to death
Biological
Links between brain and mind
Cognitive
How we perceive, think, and solve problems
Personality
Study of characteristic pattern
Social
Study our beliefs, feelings, and behaviors are affected by and influence other people.
Clinical
Study, asses, and treats people with disorders
Counseling
Helps people cope and adjust with challenges
Educational
Studies and helps school settings
Experimental
the study of behavior and thinking in humans and animals using experimental methods
Psychometric and quantitative
the scientific study of the measurement of human abilities, attitudes, and traits. They may update existing tests or make new tests
Forensic
Conduct research on the interface of law and psych, help in criminal investigations, or consult on jury
Health
Help individuals lead healthier lives
Industrial-organizational
Teach concepts and methods to optimizing human behavior in workplaces.
Neuropsychologist
Investigate relationship between nervous system and behavior. You might asses, diagnose or treat nervous system disorders
Rehabilitation
Researchers who work with people who have lost optimal functioning.
School
Involved in the assessment of the intervention for children in educational settings
Sport
The study of psychological factors that are influenced by participating in sports
Community
Deal with broad problems of mental health in community settings. They believe that human behavior is influenced by people and their environments
How many psych divisions are there
56
Psychology’s specialties
Basic research- cognitive, developmental, educational, experimental, psychometric, & social
Applied- forensic, industrial, neuro, rehabilitation, school, & sport
Helping-clinical, community, & counseling
