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, American Psychological Association professional organization representing psychologists in the United
States
behaviorism focus on observing and controlling behavior biopsychology study of how biology
influences behavior
biopsychosocial model perspective that asserts that biology, psychology, and social factors interact to
determine an individual's health
clinical psychology area of psychology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological
disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior
cognitive psychology study of cognitions, or thoughts, and their relationship to experiences and actions
counseling psychology area of psychology that focuses on improving emotional, social, vocational, and
other aspects of the lives of psychologically healthy individuals
developmental psychology scientific study of development across a lifespan
dissertation long research paper about research that was conducted as a part of the candidate's
doctoral training
empirical method method for acquiring knowledge based on observation, including experimentation,
rather than a method based only on forms of logical argument or previous
authorities
forensic psychology area of psychology that applies the science and practice of psychology to issues
within and related to the justice system
functionalism focused on how mental activities helped an organism adapt to its environment
humanism perspective within psychology that emphasizes the potential for good that is innate
to all humans
Chapter 1 2026 | Study
Guide, Practice Questions,
Answers, Rationales &
Exam Review | Complete
Ethics Study Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, American Psychological Association professional organization representing psychologists in the United
States
behaviorism focus on observing and controlling behavior biopsychology study of how biology
influences behavior
biopsychosocial model perspective that asserts that biology, psychology, and social factors interact to
determine an individual's health
clinical psychology area of psychology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological
disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior
cognitive psychology study of cognitions, or thoughts, and their relationship to experiences and actions
counseling psychology area of psychology that focuses on improving emotional, social, vocational, and
other aspects of the lives of psychologically healthy individuals
developmental psychology scientific study of development across a lifespan
dissertation long research paper about research that was conducted as a part of the candidate's
doctoral training
empirical method method for acquiring knowledge based on observation, including experimentation,
rather than a method based only on forms of logical argument or previous
authorities
forensic psychology area of psychology that applies the science and practice of psychology to issues
within and related to the justice system
functionalism focused on how mental activities helped an organism adapt to its environment
humanism perspective within psychology that emphasizes the potential for good that is innate
to all humans
