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Psychology
Term | Definition |
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PSYCHOLOGY | Scientific study of behaviour and mental processes in 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 |
BASIC PSYCHOLOGY | Study of psychological topics to seek knowledge for its own sake |
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY | Assessment diagnosis treatment and prevention of mental illness |
COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY | Concerned with community issues in areas like health and wellbeing |
PSYCHLOGIST | Complete four full year full time study and two full years training supervised |
PSYCHIATRIST | Qualified medical doctor, with special qualifications in diagnoses, treatment and prevention of mental illnesses |
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY | Study of psychologist topic that can be applied in practical and relevant ways |
CLINICAL NEOURPSYCHOLOGY | Assessment of changes in behaviour and thinking that may be a result of brain damage |