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Psychology is the study of the human mind and its behavior, especially affecting behavior in a given context.

It embraces all aspects of the human experience—from the functions of the brain to the environments in which humans and other animals develop.

Thinking, moving, hearing, speech, vision, balance, taste, speaking, emotion.

<p>It provides a systematic approach to understanding enhancement, self-help, ergonomics, and other areas affecting health and daily life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enhances the nursing practice by understanding communication, distinguishing personal problems, and improving nurse-patient relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides insight into patients' minds, helps build a rapport, and prepares nurses for patients' responses to illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Predict behavior, reveal the truth, understand personality, and mind reading (which never happens).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Help people understand mental health, conduct studies, provide therapy and counseling, and create self-help resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The scope addresses issues related to mental and behavioral functioning, facilitating deals with personal and social problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Health psychologists promote well-being and healthy behaviors, understanding the psychological aspects of health and illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recognizing the relationship between mind and body and understanding how mental issues affect physical diagnoses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps patients adjust to diagnoses, cope with treatments, manage symptoms, and make healthy choices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It combines emotional and physical well-being, addressing the close relationships within medical settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding behavior helps improve nurse-patient relationships, allowing open communication about needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psychology investigates how people behave, think, and feel, focusing on the environment, biology, and mind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abnormal Psychology = Study of psychopathology and abnormal behavior Behavioral Psychology = Scientific study of observable behavior and learning principles Cognitive Psychology = Focuses on internal states like motivation, decision-making, and thinking Developmental Psychology = Studies physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the lifespan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The branch of psychology that looks at psychopathology and abnormal behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The scientific study of observable behavior and its explanation by principles of learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of how the brain influences behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Internal states such as motivation, problem-solving, decision-making, thinking, and attention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A branch of psychology that studies physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the lifespan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of how students learn and the effectiveness of teaching techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The branch of psychology concerned with the scientific investigation of basic psychological processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The branch of psychology that studies job characteristics and applicant characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A branch that studies, assesses, and treats people with psychological disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A subfield of psychology that contributes to behavioral medicine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding the relationship between the brain and neuropsychological function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of how social conditions affect human beings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Concerned with everyday behavior in natural settings like home and workplace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It contributes to educational improvement and understanding natural abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adjustment to a new environment, patients' illnesses, and developing a professional personality.</p> Signup and view all the answers