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psychology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| psychology | a scientific study of behaviour and mental processes of humans |
| behaviour | any observable action made by a living person |
| mental processes | an individuals thoughts and feelings that are personal and cannot be directly observed |
| psychologist | completes four years of full time study and two years of full time training under supervision |
| psychiatrist | qualified medical doctor, with special qualifications in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illnesses |
| basic psychology | study of psychological topics to seek knowledge for its on sake |
| applied psychology | study of psychological topics that can be applied in practical and relevant ways |
| clinical psychology | assessment diagnosis treatment and prevention of mental illness |
| clinical neourpsychology | assessment of changes in behaviour and thinking that may be a result of brain damage |
| community psychology | concerned with community issues in areas like health and welfare |