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What is the main focus of experimental psychology?
What is the main focus of experimental psychology?
- Solving problems in human behavior
- Studying human health issues
- Identifying solutions for organizations
- Conducting research (correct)
What is the primary goal of applied psychology?
What is the primary goal of applied psychology?
- Conducting experiments
- Identifying solutions for individuals and organizations (correct)
- Studying sensation and perception
- Exploring cognitive development
Which type of psychology explores theoretical questions through experimentation?
Which type of psychology explores theoretical questions through experimentation?
- Health psychology
- Cognitive psychology
- Applied psychology
- Experimental psychology (correct)
What is the role of applied psychology in relation to experimental psychology?
What is the role of applied psychology in relation to experimental psychology?
In the context of the text, what distinguishes experimental psychology from applied psychology?
In the context of the text, what distinguishes experimental psychology from applied psychology?
Which branch of psychology focuses on designing solutions for individuals and organizations?
Which branch of psychology focuses on designing solutions for individuals and organizations?
What does health psychology primarily focus on?
What does health psychology primarily focus on?
Which organization defined health as 'a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being'?
Which organization defined health as 'a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being'?
In what area does applied psychology include specialty fields like clinical psychology and forensic psychology?
In what area does applied psychology include specialty fields like clinical psychology and forensic psychology?
Which social science focuses on human behavior, social activities, and social life according to the text?
Which social science focuses on human behavior, social activities, and social life according to the text?
What is rehabilitation defined as in the context provided?
What is rehabilitation defined as in the context provided?
What role does rehabilitation play in the context of the text?
What role does rehabilitation play in the context of the text?
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Psychology
- Definition: The study of the mind and behavior, including all aspects of the human experience.
- Subfields: Experimental psychology (focuses on research) and Applied psychology (puts research to work to solve problems).
Experimental Psychology
- Focuses on exploring theoretical questions through experimentation.
- Studies a wide range of behavioral topics, including:
- Sensation
- Perception
- Attention
- Memory
- Cognition
- Emotion
Applied Psychology
- Focuses on solving problems within human behavior, including:
- Health issues
- Workplace issues
- Education
- Specialty areas:
- Clinical psychology
- Counseling services
- Medicinal psychology
- Forensic psychology
Health Psychology
- Definition: Studies psychological factors related to:
- How people stay healthy
- Why they become ill
- How they respond to illness
- World Health Organization (1948) definition of health: "A complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
Sociology
- Definition: The study of human interactions and interrelations, their conditions and consequences.
- Focuses on:
- Human social behavior
- Social activities
- Social life
- Related to other social sciences, including:
- History
- Political science
- Economics
Rehabilitation
- Definition: A set of interventions designed to optimize functioning and reduce disability in individuals with health conditions interacting with their environment.
- Goals:
- Enable individuals to be as independent as possible in everyday activities
- Enable participation in education, work, recreation, and meaningful life roles (e.g., taking care of family)
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