Unit 1 - Applied Psychology

Branch of psychology using principles to solve real-world problems.

1. Identify an issue; 2. Relate to psychological concepts; 3. Develop solutions.

Description, Prediction, Causality, and Explanation of phenomena.

System of ideas that connects facts, summarizes data, and predicts observations.

Need for collaboration between theoretical and applied psychology.

A branch of psychology focused on establishing and improving theories through testing fundamental mechanisms.

A conceptual framework illustrating how individuals are influenced by and influence their environment.

A psychologist emphasizing that acquiring new knowledge involves addressing social problems, with a focus on action research.

Research driven by the need for practical action, incorporating laypersons in all aspects of the research process.

A type of ecological validity where the conditions in research closely resemble real-life situations.

Acknowledges challenges in field research, including testing mechanisms and ensuring robust results that help others.

Factors that influence police actions, such as officer characteristics and community composition.

Interventions targeting entire populations to reduce specific health problems by addressing risk factors.

Interventions aimed at specific groups based on identified risk factors to reduce health problems.

Targeted interventions for individuals already experiencing issues, such as addiction treatment.

Laws and regulations set by the government to address social issues at various levels.

Summaries of research aimed at a specific audience with clear action steps.

Study of consumer behavior, preferences, and responses to marketing.

Application of psychology to understand consumer responses to advertising.

Specific areas where psychology principles are directly applied in real-world scenarios.

Field focused on helping students with learning and emotional issues.

Treatment of mental health conditions using therapeutic techniques.

Application of psychology to improve business and workplace dynamics.

Enhancement of performance by applying psychological techniques, especially in sports.

Process of gathering consumer insights to inform marketing strategies.

The extent to which research findings apply to real-world settings.

The disconnection between different areas of psychology making it difficult to see the big picture.

Basic research focuses on foundational knowledge, while applied research addresses practical problems.

Using knowledge from various fields to enhance psychological research and understanding.

Research conducted in real-world settings to assess external validity.

Research aimed at influencing public policy through community partnership and engagement.

Initiatives designed to address risk factors and improve public health before problems arise.

Programs aimed at improving health across an entire population, regardless of individual risk.

Study of law's impact on people and vice versa.

Focuses on legal issues where psychologists act as experts.

Various functions like researcher, advocate, and expert witness.

Study of how physical settings influence behavior and vice versa.

Aims for social change and services for marginalized groups.

Methods to promote social consciousness and relationships.

Application of psychology to enhance goal achievement and well-being.

Focus on safety protocols and examining accident causes.

The science of how people think, feel, and interact with each other.

Goals include Description, Prediction, Causality, and Explanation of phenomena.

Identification and reporting of details about a phenomenon, distinguishing classes and recording occurrences.

Knowing systematic relationships between factors of interest and outcomes.

Determining whether changes in one factor produce changes in another.

Establishing why a phenomenon occurs, linking causes to effects.

The tendency to overemphasize personal traits over situational factors in explaining others' behavior.

The inclination to favor information that confirms existing beliefs or opinions.

A method where researchers actively collaborate with communities to identify problems and develop solutions.

Research that involves close cooperation between researchers and community stakeholders to address issues.

The goal of research aimed at creating positive, actionable outcomes for communities.

Mutual objectives between researchers and communities guiding the research process.

An emphasis on understanding power dynamics and liberation from oppression through research.

Building trust and respecting the needs and voices of community members in the research process.

To connect theoretical research with practical applications in society.

Lewin studied ways to reduce bias and promote democratic values.

Efforts led by Lewin to modify public behaviors during WWII.

Lewin identified authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles.

Mental frameworks that help organize information about situations or groups.

Mental shortcuts for making quick judgments and decisions.

Explores how people explain behaviors—own or others'.

Research method analyzing mental processes in social behaviors.