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Which area of specialization in psychology focuses on how effective teaching and learning take place?
Which area of specialization in psychology focuses on how effective teaching and learning take place?
Which area of specialization in psychology evaluates and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders?
Which area of specialization in psychology evaluates and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders?
Which area of specialization in psychology applies psychological principles to legal issues?
Which area of specialization in psychology applies psychological principles to legal issues?
Which area of specialization in psychology studies psychological development throughout the lifespan?
Which area of specialization in psychology studies psychological development throughout the lifespan?
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Which area of specialization in psychology concentrates on the biological, psychological, and social factors involved in health and illness?
Which area of specialization in psychology concentrates on the biological, psychological, and social factors involved in health and illness?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of psychology?
Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of psychology?
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Which area of specialization in psychology focuses on how people adapt to change or make changes in their lifestyle?
Which area of specialization in psychology focuses on how people adapt to change or make changes in their lifestyle?
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Which area of specialization in psychology conducts research in the most basic areas of psychology, such as learning, memory, cognition, perception, motivation, and language?
Which area of specialization in psychology conducts research in the most basic areas of psychology, such as learning, memory, cognition, perception, motivation, and language?
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Which area of specialization in psychology applies psychological principles to legal issues?
Which area of specialization in psychology applies psychological principles to legal issues?
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Which area of specialization in psychology concentrates on the biological, psychological, and social factors involved in health and illness?
Which area of specialization in psychology concentrates on the biological, psychological, and social factors involved in health and illness?
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Study Notes
Areas of Specialization in Psychology
- Educational psychology focuses on how effective teaching and learning take place.
Clinical Psychology
- Evaluates and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Forensic Psychology
- Applies psychological principles to legal issues.
Developmental Psychology
- Studies psychological development throughout the lifespan.
Health Psychology
- Concentrates on the biological, psychological, and social factors involved in health and illness.
Counseling Psychology
- Focuses on how people adapt to change or make changes in their lifestyle.
Experimental Psychology
- Conducts research in the most basic areas of psychology, such as learning, memory, cognition, perception, motivation, and language.
Goals of Psychology
- Note: The goal of psychology is not to provide a cure for a specific disease or disorder.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the goals, areas of specialization, and approaches of psychology with this introductory quiz. Explore topics such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, and more. Challenge yourself to describe, explain, predict, and control psychological phenomena.
