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What is the primary focus of behaviorism in psychology?
What is the primary focus of behaviorism in psychology?
Which area of psychology primarily focuses on emotional and social improvement for healthy individuals?
Which area of psychology primarily focuses on emotional and social improvement for healthy individuals?
What does the biopsychosocial model emphasize regarding health?
What does the biopsychosocial model emphasize regarding health?
What defines personality traits in psychology?
What defines personality traits in psychology?
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Which methodological approach is characterized by acquiring knowledge based on observation and experimentation?
Which methodological approach is characterized by acquiring knowledge based on observation and experimentation?
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What is the focus of forensic psychology?
What is the focus of forensic psychology?
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Which psychological perspective emphasizes the inherent goodness in all humans?
Which psychological perspective emphasizes the inherent goodness in all humans?
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What is the primary goal of developmental psychology?
What is the primary goal of developmental psychology?
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Study Notes
American Psychological Association (APA)
- Professional organization representing psychologists in the US.
Behaviorism
- Focuses on observing and controlling behavior.
Biopsychology
- Studies how biology influences behavior.
Biopsychosocial Model
- Perspective that biology, psychology, and social factors influence an individual's health.
Clinical Psychology
- Diagnoses and treats psychological disorders.
Cognitive Psychology
- Studies thoughts (cognitions) and their relationship to experiences and actions.
Counseling Psychology
- Improves emotional, social, vocational well-being in healthy individuals.
Developmental Psychology
- Scientific study of development across a lifespan.
Dissertation
- Long research paper in doctoral training.
Empirical Method
- Knowledge acquired through observation (including experimentation), not just logical argument.
Forensic Psychology
- Applies psychology within the justice system.
Functionalism
- Focuses on how mental activities help an organism to adapt to its environment.
Humanism
- Emphasizes the inherent potential for good in all people.
Introspection
- Process of examining one's own conscious experience to break it down into parts.
Psychology
- Scientific study of the mind and behavior.
Personality Psychology
- Studies patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make each individual unique.
Personality Trait
- Consistent patterns of thought and behavior.
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
- Doctoral degree within a liberal arts college structure.
Postdoctoral Training Program
- Further develops research skills under the supervision of professionals.
Psychoanalytic Theory
- Emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind in affecting conscious behavior.
PsyD (Doctor of Psychology)
- Doctoral degree that emphasizes practical application of psychological principles.
Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Studies the mental and emotional factors in sports, exercise, and physical performance.
Structuralism
- Understanding conscious experience through introspection.
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Explore key concepts in psychology, including behaviorism, biopsychology, and the biopsychosocial model. This quiz covers essential areas within clinical, cognitive, and counseling psychology. Test your knowledge on various psychological perspectives and methodologies.
