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psych U1M3
applied research field
Term | Definition |
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Forensic | Applies psychological principles to legal issues; investigates actions and motives of criminals. |
Health | Study psychology's contribution to health and disease. Help people lead healthier lives. |
School | Involved in assessment of children in education places to improve learning, and treat problems that negatively influence learning. |
Neuropsychologists | Analyzes relationship between neurological processes (nervous system) and behavior. Assesses, diagnoses, treats nervous disorders |
Rehabilitation | Work with people who've lost optimal functioning after an accident or illness. |
sports | Study the psychological factors that influence participation in sports/physical activities. |
Industrial-Organizational (I/O) | Studies relationship between people and their working environments. |
clinical | specializes in diagnosing, investigating the cause of, and treating disorders. |
community | Want to promote psychological health. Believes that human behavior is influenced by interaction and their environments. |
counseling | Help people adjust to life transitions/make lifestyle changes. |