intro to psychology

Ology

the study of

Psyche

the mind

Literal definition of psychology

the study of the mind

APA

American Psychological Association

APA's definition of psychology

the study of mind and behavior

The book authors' definition of psychology

the science of behavior and mental processes

Dr.Beltran's definition of Psychology

the study of behavior, development, emotions, cognitions, personality, psychopathology, and socialization

Critical thinking

Skeptical evaluation of evidence and conclusions

Behaviorism

study of observable and measurable behavior

Cognitive

study of acquiring, processing and using info

Clinical

Assessment and treatment of psychopathology

Developmental Psychology

study of development throughout lifespan

Evolutionary

study of adaptation via evolution

Forensic

study of psychology in legal matter

Neuropsychology

study of brain and behavior

Personality

study of causes of long term ways of being

Physiological

study of biology of behavior

Psychology of Diversity

study of group differences and similarities

Prejudice

study of personal and social effects of prejudice

Psychopathology

study of mental disorders

Positive Psychology

study of how human flourishing and potential

Social Psychology

study of how humans relate to each other