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psychology Answer-the scientific study of behavior and mental processes
behaviors Answer-includes outward actions and reactions
mental processes Answer-include internal activities like thinking, remembering, etc
nature Answer-inherited biological factors that shape behaviors, personality, and other
characteristics
nurture Answer-environmental factors that shape behaviors, personality, and other
characteristics
psychologists Answer-Scientists who study behavior and mental processes.
psychiatrist Answer-a medical doctor with residency training in psychiatry who focus on
treating patients with psychological disorders.
the only mental health professionals who can prescribe medications in all states
PhD Answer-doctorate in philosophy with an emphasis in psychology
clinical or counseling psychologist
focuses on research and/or clinical practice
PsyD Answer-a doctorate in psychology
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clinical or counseling psychologists
focus on clinical practice
mental health counselor Answer-only need to have a master'a degree (arts or science)
focus on counseling practice
basic research Answer-usually done in university labs to prove or disprove theories
applied research Answer-focuses on changing behavior and outcome
clinical psychology Answer-treat moderate to severe psych disorders
counseling psychology Answer-treats less severe psych disorders
biology/experimental psych Answer-studies the nervous and endocrine systems and how
they influence behavior and mental processes
developmental psychology Answer-studies physical, cognitive, social, and personality
development across the lifespan
School Psychology Answer-work with students. Do testing, develop IEP's, discuss issues
with kids, etc.
educational psychology Answer-teach, work at universities
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social psychology Answer-study how other people influence our behaviors and mental
processes
personality psychology Answer-study the psychological characteristics that make us each
unique
Cognitive Psychology Answer-do research on memory, intelligence, perception, though
processes, problem solving, language, and learning.
Industrial Organizational psychology Answer-studies the relationships of people and their
work environments
sports psychology Answer-apply psych to sports and athletic competition
Forensic Psychology Answer-apply psych principles to the court room and legal
proceedings
the goals of psychology Answer-· Describe: literally describe the behavior
· Explain: tentative explanation
· Predict: prediction of behavior
· Control (offer): offer a suggestion
Introspection Answer-(Wundt): the examination of one's own conscious mind