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Psych Vocab 1

TermDefinition
APA (American Psychological Association) Professional organization representing psychologists in the US
Behaviorism Focus on observing and controlling behavior
Biopsychology Study of how biology and genetics influence behavior
Biopsychosocial Model Biology, psychology and social factors influence on health
Clinical Psychology Area of psych focused on diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and problematic behavior patterns
Cognitive Psychology Study of how thoughts relate to experiences and actions
Counseling Psychology Focuses on improving emotional, social, vocational, and other aspects of the lives of psychologically healthy people
Developmental psychology Study of development across lifespan
Dissertation Long research paper conducted as a part of doctoral training
Empirical Method Acquiring knowledge based on observation and experimentation, rather than relying on logical argument (Scientific Method)
Forensic Psychology Applies psychology to issues in and related to the justice system
Functionalism How mental activities help an organism adapt to its environment
Humanism Emphasizes the potential for good that is innate in all humans
Introspection Examination of one's own conscious experience in attempt to break its components into parts for understanding
Ology The study of
Personality psychology Study of patterns of thoughts and behavior that make individuals unique
Personality trait Consistent pattern of thought or behavior
PHD Doctor of philosophy- doctoral degree housed in a traditional college of sciences and liberal arts
Postdoctoral training program (purpose) Allows young scientists to further develop research programs and broaden skills under professional supervision
Psychoanalytic theory How the unconscious affects conscious behavior
Psychology Scientific study of the mind and behavior
PSY-D Doctoral degree emphasizing clinical skills over research
Sport and Exercise Psychology Focuses on interactions between mental/emotional factors and performance in physical or performance activities
Structuralism Understanding the conscious experience through introspection. Focuses on contents of thoughts, rather than their function.
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