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Introduction to Psychology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Psychology | Scientific study of behaviour and mental processes in humans |
| Behaviour | Any observable action made by a living person |
| Mental Processes | An individual's thoughts and feelings that are personal and cannot be directly observed |
| Psychologist | Completes a four year full time study and two years of full-time training under supervision |
| Psychiatrist | Qualified medical doctor, with special qualifications in diagnoses, treatment and prevention of mental illesses |
| Basic Psychology | Study of psychological topics to seek knowledge for its own 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 |