Unit 1 Psychology Domains and Terminology

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key psychology domains, fields, and foundational terms from Unit 1 notes.

biological domain

Focuses on the biological bases of behavior

biopsychology

The biological domain of psychology

clinical domain

Focuses on evaluating and treating behavioral, mental, and emotional disorders

cognitive domain

Studies human memory, thinking, and perception

counseling psychology

Helps people to use their strengths to overcome both serious adversity and everyday problems

developmental psychology

Focuses on how people develop psychologically throughout each stage of the lifespan

educational domain

Looks at how effective learning and teaching occur

experimental domain

Conducts research to learn more about cognitive processes, learning, and conditioning

industrial-organizational domain

Studies how to improve the quality of work life and employee productivity

neuropsychology

A branch of biopsychology and focuses on the relationship between the brain and behavior

personality domain

Studies how people's personalities, or long-standing patterns affect how they think, feel, and behave, and their relationships

positive psychology

Focuses on people's strengths, what makes life worth living, and improving quality of life

psychometrics

The field of psychology that measures people's attitudes, knowledge, abilities, and personality traits

self-actualization

The process of becoming everything you are capable of becoming

social domain

The branch of psychology that explores how behavior is affected by interactions with others

case study

In-depth study of one subject or a group