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Which of these is NOT a subfield of applied psychology?
Which of these is NOT a subfield of applied psychology?
- Social psychology (correct)
- Health psychology
- Positive psychology
- Educational psychology
What was the catalyst that led to the emergence of applied psychology as a field?
What was the catalyst that led to the emergence of applied psychology as a field?
- The first moon landing in 1969
- The Vietnam War in the 1960s
- The Great Depression of the 1930s
- World War II in the 1940s (correct)
A biopsychologist who studies the relationships between the brain and eye communication to interpret text would be using what kind of psychological perspective?
A biopsychologist who studies the relationships between the brain and eye communication to interpret text would be using what kind of psychological perspective?
- Behavioral
- Cognitive
- Social-Cultural
- Biological (correct)
What is the primary focus of health psychology?
What is the primary focus of health psychology?
Which subfield of psychology is most likely to focus on how children's relationships with parents impact their later social interactions?
Which subfield of psychology is most likely to focus on how children's relationships with parents impact their later social interactions?
What is the main goal of positive psychology?
What is the main goal of positive psychology?
A forensic psychologist would primarily use their knowledge of psychology to assist with which of the following?
A forensic psychologist would primarily use their knowledge of psychology to assist with which of the following?
What is a key difference between academic psychology and applied psychology?
What is a key difference between academic psychology and applied psychology?
Which subfield of psychology is most likely to be involved in evaluating and treating people with psychological disorders?
Which subfield of psychology is most likely to be involved in evaluating and treating people with psychological disorders?
A developmental psychologist could use which of the following perspectives to study a child's social development?
A developmental psychologist could use which of the following perspectives to study a child's social development?
Which of the following is an example of how educational psychology can be applied?
Which of the following is an example of how educational psychology can be applied?
What challenge does the field of psychology face?
What challenge does the field of psychology face?
The use of personality tests to evaluate job applicants and advise businesses on hiring decisions is most likely to be employed by which subfield of Psychology?
The use of personality tests to evaluate job applicants and advise businesses on hiring decisions is most likely to be employed by which subfield of Psychology?
Who is credited with developing the field of positive psychology?
Who is credited with developing the field of positive psychology?
Which subfield of psychology is most likely to utilize a variety of different psychological perspectives in its work?
Which subfield of psychology is most likely to utilize a variety of different psychological perspectives in its work?
Which of these subfields generally focuses on understanding how human behavior and cognition are affected by biological processes?
Which of these subfields generally focuses on understanding how human behavior and cognition are affected by biological processes?
Which of the following is NOT a perspective that influences personality psychology?
Which of the following is NOT a perspective that influences personality psychology?
Social psychologists are primarily interested in studying:
Social psychologists are primarily interested in studying:
What is the main role of a school psychologist in a school setting?
What is the main role of a school psychologist in a school setting?
Which of the following is the BEST example of how a school psychologist might utilize the social-cultural perspective in their work?
Which of the following is the BEST example of how a school psychologist might utilize the social-cultural perspective in their work?
What is the primary function of an operational definition in psychological research?
What is the primary function of an operational definition in psychological research?
Why might a psychologist choose to use naturalistic observation as a research method?
Why might a psychologist choose to use naturalistic observation as a research method?
Which of the following research methods is BEST suited for exploring the experiences of a single individual in great detail?
Which of the following research methods is BEST suited for exploring the experiences of a single individual in great detail?
What is a key limitation of descriptive research methods such as naturalistic observation, case studies, and surveys?
What is a key limitation of descriptive research methods such as naturalistic observation, case studies, and surveys?
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Applied Psychology
Applied Psychology
Branch of psychology that applies scientific knowledge to real-world problems.
Health Psychology
Health Psychology
Focuses on how biological, social, and psychological factors affect health and illness.
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology
Studies how psychological concepts can improve teaching and learning processes.
Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology
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Psychological Research
Psychological Research
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Strengths and Success
Strengths and Success
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Behavioral Impact
Behavioral Impact
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Real-World Problems
Real-World Problems
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Biopsychology
Biopsychology
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Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology
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Developmental Psychology
Developmental Psychology
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Forensic Psychology
Forensic Psychology
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Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
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Biological Perspective
Biological Perspective
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Eclectic Approach
Eclectic Approach
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Personality Tests
Personality Tests
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Personality Psychology
Personality Psychology
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Social Psychology
Social Psychology
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School Psychology
School Psychology
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Operational Definition
Operational Definition
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Descriptive Methods
Descriptive Methods
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Naturalistic Observations
Naturalistic Observations
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Case Studies
Case Studies
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Surveys
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Study Notes
Applied Psychology
- Most psychologists in the first half of the 20th century focused on teaching and basic research at universities
- World War II shifted psychology to include military service, causing many to become clinicians who worked with trauma
- Post-war, the field established a new branch: applied psychology
- Today, psychologists primarily work outside of universities, solving real-world problems
- Applied psychology aims to improve people's lives
Health Psychology
- Examines the interplay of biological, social, and psychological factors affecting health and illness
- Seeks to understand the impacts of behavior on health
- Examples include programs to prevent heart disease like education on healthy eating
Educational Psychology
- Studies teaching and learning, developing theories about those concepts
- Improves teaching strategies to enhance student learning
Positive Psychology
- A relatively new approach developed in 1998 by Martin Seligman
- Focuses on strengths, successes and happiness, rather than trauma and illness
- Aims to help others achieve happiness by examining positive people
Subfields of Psychology
- Includes diverse areas of research
- Shares the common goal of understanding behavior
Biopsychology
- Studies the relationship between biology and psychology
- Explains how these factors influence behavior
Clinical Psychology
- Focuses on evaluating and treating people with psychological disorders
- Includes research on developing new treatments using a variety of perspectives
Developmental Psychology
- Studies how individuals grow and change physically, mentally, and emotionally throughout life
- Examines the relationship between parents and children across the lifespan
Forensic Psychology
- Applies psychological principles to legal issues
- Provides expert advice on topics like jury selection
Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology
- Applies psychology to businesses and organizations
- May involve personality testing, employee selection, workplace satisfaction
Personality Psychology
- Studies personality, the set of characteristics influencing thoughts, motivations, and behaviors
- Personality psychology recognizes similarities and differences in people
Social Psychology
- Focuses on social behavior and how people act in groups
- Examines how social environment impacts behavior
School Psychology
- Applies psychology to help diagnose and treat learning and behavioral problems in children and adolescents
- Collaborates with both educators and families
Descriptive Methods
- Include naturalistic observation, case studies, and surveys
- These methods describe observed behaviors
- Descriptive methods cannot establish cause and effect but can provide valuable insights.
- Operational definitions are crucial in specifying how behaviors will be measured.
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