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| Science that seeks to understand behavior and mental processes and to apply that understanding in the service of human welfare. |
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| What are the Subfields of Psychology? |
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Biological
Cognitive
Engineering
Developmental
Personality
Clinical
Community
Health
Educational
School
Social
Organizational
Quantitative
Sport
Forensics |
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| Wundt's study of consciousness was expanded upon by Titchener. |
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| William James approach to psychology |
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| Founded by John B Watson in 1913 |
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| Study of the structure of consciousness |
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| Study of how consciousness helps us to adapt to our environment |
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| Study of only see-able behaviors |
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| What are the different approaches to psychology? |
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Biological
Evolutionary
Psychodynamic
Behavioral
Cognitive
Humanistic |
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| Wants to separate from others. Wants self defined goals. Winning is everything. High self esteem. Not modest. |
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| Wants to be connected to others and blend in. Major goals are determined by others. Group harmony is everything. Modest. |
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Openess
Conscientious
Extraversion
Neuroticism |
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| Organized / Achievement Oriented |
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| Sensitive / Trusting / Kind |
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Western
Educated
Industrialized
Rich
Democratic Cultures |
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| Define Biological Approach |
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| How physiological processes shape behavior and mental processes |
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| Define Evolutionary Approach |
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| Emphasize inherited adaptive aspects of behavior and mental processes. |
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| Define Psychodynamic Approach |
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| Mental and Behavior Processes that reflect the struggle between raw impulse and social rule. |
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| Define Behavioral Approach |
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| Define Biological Psychology |
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| Study role played by the brain in regulating normal and disordered behavior. |
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| Define Cognitive Psychology |
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| Study basic psychological processes as well as judgement, decision making, and problem solving. |
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| Define Engineering Psychology |
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| Study of human factors in the use of equipment |
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| Define Developmental Psychology |
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| Study of the development of behavior over time. |
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| Define Personality Psychology |
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| Study what sets people apart from each other |
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| Define Clinical Psychology |
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| Conduct research on abnormal behavior |
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| Study the relationship between behavior and health |
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| Define Educational Psychology |
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| Conduct and apply research and teaching and learning |
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| Assess and alleviate children's academic problems |
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| Examine questions regarding on how people influeunce each other |
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| Define Organizational Psychology |
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| Study ways to increase efficiency and productivity in the workplace |
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| Define Quantitative Psychology |
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| Study ways on how to analyze research data from all subfields |
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| Study sports and their effect on mental processes and behaviors |
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| Define Forensic Psychology |
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| Study of psychology and law |
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