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What is the primary focus of Clinical Psychology?
What type of research method involves manipulating an independent variable to observe its effect on a dependent variable?
What is the focus of Developmental Psychology?
What type of study observes participants over an extended period to track changes and development?
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What is the focus of Social Psychology?
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What is the primary focus of Neuropsychology?
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What type of research method involves self-report measures to collect data on attitudes, opinions, and behaviors?
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What is the focus of Positive Psychology?
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What type of study involves an in-depth examination of a single individual or group?
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What type of study examines the relationships between variables without manipulating them?
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Study Notes
Branches of Psychology
- Clinical Psychology: focuses on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of mental illnesses
- Cognitive Psychology: studies mental processes, including perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving
- Developmental Psychology: examines human development across the lifespan, including cognitive, social, and emotional development
- Social Psychology: explores how people think, feel, and behave in social situations
- Neuropsychology: investigates the relationship between the brain and behavior
- Positive Psychology: focuses on promoting mental well-being and happiness
Research Methods in Psychology
- Surveys and Questionnaires: self-report measures to collect data on attitudes, opinions, and behaviors
- Experiments: manipulate an independent variable to observe its effect on a dependent variable
- Case Studies: in-depth examination of a single individual or group
- Correlational Studies: examine relationships between variables without manipulating them
- Longitudinal Studies: observe participants over an extended period to track changes and development
Key Concepts in Psychology
- Nature vs. Nurture Debate: the relative contributions of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) to human behavior and development
- Biopsychosocial Model: considers the interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding behavior
- Learning Theories: including classical conditioning (Pavlov), operant conditioning (Skinner), and social learning theory (Bandura)
- Defense Mechanisms: unconscious coping strategies, such as repression, denial, and projection, to deal with stress and anxiety
- Motivation: biological, psychological, and social factors that drive human behavior
Branches of Psychology
- Clinical Psychology focuses on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of mental illnesses
- Cognitive Psychology studies mental processes, including perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving
- Developmental Psychology examines human development across the lifespan, including cognitive, social, and emotional development
- Social Psychology explores how people think, feel, and behave in social situations
- Neuropsychology investigates the relationship between the brain and behavior
- Positive Psychology focuses on promoting mental well-being and happiness
Research Methods in Psychology
- Surveys and Questionnaires are self-report measures to collect data on attitudes, opinions, and behaviors
- Experiments manipulate an independent variable to observe its effect on a dependent variable
- Case Studies involve in-depth examination of a single individual or group
- Correlational Studies examine relationships between variables without manipulating them
- Longitudinal Studies observe participants over an extended period to track changes and development
Key Concepts in Psychology
Nature vs. Nurture Debate
- The debate concerns the relative contributions of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) to human behavior and development
Biopsychosocial Model
- The model considers the interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding behavior
Learning Theories
- Classical Conditioning is a learning theory developed by Pavlov
- Operant Conditioning is a learning theory developed by Skinner
- Social Learning Theory is a learning theory developed by Bandura
Defense Mechanisms
- Defense mechanisms are unconscious coping strategies to deal with stress and anxiety
- Examples of defense mechanisms include repression, denial, and projection
Motivation
- Motivation is driven by biological, psychological, and social factors
- Biological factors include hunger, thirst, and sexual needs
- Psychological factors include personal growth, self-esteem, and a sense of accomplishment
- Social factors include family, peers, and social norms
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Explore the different fields of psychology, including clinical, cognitive, developmental, social, and neuropsychology.
