Psychology's Main Subfields Overview
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What is Cognitive Psychology?

  • The scientific study of all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating (correct)
  • The study of how situations and cultures affect our behavior
  • The study of the evolution of behavior and mind
  • The study of people's interactions with machines

    • What does Evolutionary Psychology study?

    The evolution of behavior and mind, using principles of natural selection.

    What is Psychodynamic Psychology?

    A branch of psychology that studies how unconscious drives and conflicts influence behavior.

    What is the focus of Social-Cultural Psychology?

    <p>The study of how situations and cultures affect our behavior and thinking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Psychometrics involve?

    <p>The scientific study of the measurement of human abilities, attitudes, and traits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Basic Research?

    <p>Pure science that aims to increase the scientific knowledge base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Developmental Psychology study?

    <p>The physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the life span.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Educational Psychology?

    <p>How psychological processes affect and can enhance teaching and learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Personality Psychology study?

    <p>An individual's characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Social Psychology?

    <p>The scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Applied Research aim to do?

    <p>Solve practical problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Industrial-Organizational Psychology?

    <p>The application of psychological concepts and methods to optimizing human behavior in workplaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Human Factors Psychology study?

    <p>How people and machines interact and how environments can be made safe and easy to use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Counseling Psychology?

    <p>A branch of psychology that assists people with problems in living and achieving greater well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Psychiatry?

    <p>A branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Positive Psychology focus on?

    <p>The study of human functioning, promoting strengths and virtues for individuals and communities to thrive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Community Psychology?

    <p>A branch of psychology that studies how people interact with their social environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Clinical Psychology study?

    <p>The assessment and treatment of people with psychological disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Main Subfields of Psychology

    • Cognitive Psychology: Focuses on mental activities related to thinking, knowing, remembering, and communication.
    • Evolutionary Psychology: Analyzes behavior and mind evolution through natural selection principles.
    • Psychodynamic Psychology: Examines unconscious drives and conflicts, using these insights to address psychological disorders.
    • Social-Cultural Psychology: Investigates how cultural contexts and situational factors influence behavior and thought.

    Measurement and Research Types

    • Psychometrics: Studies the measurement of human abilities, attitudes, and traits scientifically.
    • Basic Research: Pure science aimed at increasing the scientific knowledge base.
    • Developmental Psychology: Examines physical, cognitive, and social changes throughout the lifespan as a basic research focus.
    • Educational Psychology: Explores how psychological principles enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

    Personality and Social Interactions

    • Personality Psychology: Investigates individual characteristic patterns in thinking, feeling, and behavior.
    • Social Psychology: Studies interactions among individuals, including how thoughts and behaviors influence one another.

    Applied Research Areas

    • Applied Research: Aims to solve practical, real-world problems using psychological principles.
    • Industrial-Organizational Psychology: Applies psychology in workplaces to improve human behavior and efficiency.
    • Human Factors Psychology: Examines human-machine interactions to optimize safety and usability in physical environments.

    Counseling and Therapy

    • Counseling Psychology: Supports individuals facing life challenges, enhancing overall well-being.
    • Psychiatry: Medical branch dealing with psychological disorders, integrating medication and therapy.
    • Positive Psychology: Focuses on human strengths and virtues to help individuals and communities thrive.
    • Community Psychology: Studies interactions between individuals and their social contexts, emphasizing the role of social institutions.

    Clinical Focus

    • Clinical Psychology: Involves assessing and treating psychological disorders, integrating research with therapeutic practices.

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    Explore the key subfields of psychology through flashcards. This quiz covers essential terms like Cognitive Psychology, Evolutionary Psychology, and Psychodynamic Psychology, helping you understand their definitions and significance. Perfect for students or anyone interested in psychology.

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