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A researcher aims to understand how specific brain structures contribute to memory formation. Which subfield of psychology aligns most closely with this research?
A researcher aims to understand how specific brain structures contribute to memory formation. Which subfield of psychology aligns most closely with this research?
- Biopsychology (correct)
- Developmental Psychology
- Experimental Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
A therapist is working with a client to address anxiety and improve their coping mechanisms. Which approach best describes the work of the therapist?
A therapist is working with a client to address anxiety and improve their coping mechanisms. Which approach best describes the work of the therapist?
- Forensic Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Clinical Psychology (correct)
- Educational Psychology
An organization wants to improve employee satisfaction and productivity. Which area of psychology is most applicable to address these goals?
An organization wants to improve employee satisfaction and productivity. Which area of psychology is most applicable to address these goals?
- Sports Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology (correct)
- Personality Psychology
A school psychologist is developing strategies to help students with learning disabilities succeed academically. This initiative falls primarily under which subfield of psychology?
A school psychologist is developing strategies to help students with learning disabilities succeed academically. This initiative falls primarily under which subfield of psychology?
A researcher is planning a study to examine how cultural norms influence parenting styles. Which branch of psychology would be the MOST relevant for this study?
A researcher is planning a study to examine how cultural norms influence parenting styles. Which branch of psychology would be the MOST relevant for this study?
Which of the following goals of psychology involves using accumulated knowledge to create interventions that improve people's lives?
Which of the following goals of psychology involves using accumulated knowledge to create interventions that improve people's lives?
A psychologist is studying how the presence of others affects an individual's likelihood to help in an emergency situation. This research aligns with which subfield?
A psychologist is studying how the presence of others affects an individual's likelihood to help in an emergency situation. This research aligns with which subfield?
A forensic psychologist is asked to assess the competency of a defendant to stand trial. Their work primarily involves which of the following?
A forensic psychologist is asked to assess the competency of a defendant to stand trial. Their work primarily involves which of the following?
Which area of psychology would be MOST concerned with designing effective training programs for athletes to enhance their performance and mental toughness?
Which area of psychology would be MOST concerned with designing effective training programs for athletes to enhance their performance and mental toughness?
To determine the effectiveness of a new therapy technique, a researcher designs a study with a control group and an experimental group. This research methodology is most characteristic of:
To determine the effectiveness of a new therapy technique, a researcher designs a study with a control group and an experimental group. This research methodology is most characteristic of:
Studying the changes in cognitive abilities from infancy to old age falls under which domain of psychology?
Studying the changes in cognitive abilities from infancy to old age falls under which domain of psychology?
If a psychologist seeks to understand how different teaching methods impact student learning outcomes, their work aligns with which area?
If a psychologist seeks to understand how different teaching methods impact student learning outcomes, their work aligns with which area?
A psychologist who is trying to understand the underlying causes of generalized anxiety disorder is fulfilling which goal of psychology?
A psychologist who is trying to understand the underlying causes of generalized anxiety disorder is fulfilling which goal of psychology?
A researcher compares problem-solving strategies used by chimpanzees and humans. This research is most relevant to which subfield?
A researcher compares problem-solving strategies used by chimpanzees and humans. This research is most relevant to which subfield?
A psychologist is developing a program to promote healthier lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases. Which subfield is most relevant to this work?
A psychologist is developing a program to promote healthier lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases. Which subfield is most relevant to this work?
A psychologist provides support to students experiencing difficulties with stress management, relationship issues, and academic performance. This function is MOST characteristic of:
A psychologist provides support to students experiencing difficulties with stress management, relationship issues, and academic performance. This function is MOST characteristic of:
A researcher assesses how consistent an individual's behavior is across diverse situations to understand their fundamental characteristics. Which branch of psychology does this describe?
A researcher assesses how consistent an individual's behavior is across diverse situations to understand their fundamental characteristics. Which branch of psychology does this describe?
If researchers are studying how effective a specific advertising campaign is at changing people's attitudes, which field of psychology is the MOST applicable?
If researchers are studying how effective a specific advertising campaign is at changing people's attitudes, which field of psychology is the MOST applicable?
Which of the following examples reflects the 'predict' goal of psychology?
Which of the following examples reflects the 'predict' goal of psychology?
A researcher is interested in investigating how classical conditioning can be used to treat phobias. This research aligns with which subfield of psychology?
A researcher is interested in investigating how classical conditioning can be used to treat phobias. This research aligns with which subfield of psychology?
Flashcards
What is Psychology?
What is Psychology?
The scientific study of behavior and mental processes, seeking to understand how people think, feel, and behave in various situations.
Describe (Psychology)
Describe (Psychology)
Observe behavior and describe what was observed.
Explain (Psychology)
Explain (Psychology)
Understand why behaviors occur.
Predict (Psychology)
Predict (Psychology)
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Control (Psychology)
Control (Psychology)
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Abnormal Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
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Behavioral Psychology
Behavioral Psychology
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Biopsychology
Biopsychology
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Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology
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Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
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Comparative Psychology
Comparative Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
Counseling Psychology
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Cross-Cultural Psychology
Cross-Cultural Psychology
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Developmental Psychology
Developmental Psychology
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Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology
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Experimental Psychology
Experimental Psychology
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Forensic Psychology
Forensic Psychology
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Health Psychology
Health Psychology
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Industrial-Organizational Psychology
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Personality Psychology
Personality Psychology
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Study Notes
- Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
Goals of Psychology
- Describe observed behaviors.
- Explain why behaviors occur.
- Predict future behaviors based on observations.
- Control or modify behavior positively.
Subfields of Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology: Focuses on psychological disorders and their treatment.
- Behavioral Psychology: Studies how behavior is learned through conditioning.
- Biopsychology: Investigates the biological basis of behavior and mental processes.
- Clinical Psychology: Focuses on diagnosing and treating mental disorders.
- Cognitive Psychology: Studies thinking, memory, and problem-solving.
- Comparative Psychology: Examines behavior across different species.
- Counseling Psychology: Helps individuals with personal and interpersonal issues.
- Cross-Cultural Psychology: Investigates cultural influences on behavior.
- Developmental Psychology: Studies human growth and changes across the lifespan.
- Educational Psychology: Focuses on how people learn and optimal teaching practices.
- Experimental Psychology: Conducts research to understand psychological principles.
- Forensic Psychology: Applies psychology to the legal and criminal justice system.
- Health Psychology: Explores how biological, social, and psychological factors affect health.
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology: Studies workplace behavior and employee productivity.
- Personality Psychology: Examines individual personality traits and their influences.
- School Psychology: Works with students to improve learning and emotional well-being.
- Social Psychology: Investigates how people influence and relate to each other.
- Sports Psychology: Focuses on improving athletic performance and mental resilience.
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