1.3 Contemporary Psychology

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What is the mission of the American Psychological Association (APA)?

To advance and disseminate psychological knowledge for the betterment of people.

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How many divisions are in the APA?

54 divisions, representing a wide variety of specialties.

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Who was the first president of the APA?

G. Stanley Hall.

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What organization was founded in 1988 to promote scientific psychology?

The Association for Psychological Science (APS).

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What does biopsychology study?

How biology, especially the nervous system, influences behavior.

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What is evolutionary psychology concerned with?

The ultimate biological causes of behavior shaped by natural selection.

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What must be true for a behavior to be considered evolved by natural selection?

It must have a significant genetic basis.

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What does sensation and perception research study?

The physiological and psychological experience of sensory information.

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What influences perception beyond sensory input?

Attention, past experiences, and cultural background.

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What does cognitive psychology focus on?

Studying thoughts (cognitions) and their relationship to experiences and actions.

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What term describes the interdisciplinary nature of cognitive psychology?

Cognitive science.

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What is developmental psychology?

The scientific study of development across a lifespan.

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What is object permanence?

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when hidden.

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Who studied cognitive development in children?

Jean Piaget.

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What does personality psychology study?

Patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make individuals unique.

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What are the Big Five personality traits?

Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism.

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What does social psychology study?

How we interact with and relate to others.

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What controversial study did Stanley Milgram conduct?

An obedience experiment where participants believed they were delivering lethal shocks.

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What ethical issue did Milgram’s study highlight?

The use of deception and emotional stress in psychological research.

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What does I-O psychology apply psychological principles to?

Workplace settings, including hiring, productivity, and organizational structure.

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What model does health psychology use?

The biopsychosocial model.

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What does the biopsychosocial model emphasize?

The interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors in health.

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What does sport and exercise psychology study?

Motivation, performance anxiety, and the mental effects of physical activity.

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What does clinical psychology focus on?

Diagnosing and treating psychological disorders and problematic behaviors.

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What therapy approach did Carl Rogers develop?

Client-centered therapy.

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What are the key traits of a Rogers-style therapist?

Unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathy.

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What does forensic psychology deal with?

Psychological questions in the context of the justice system.

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What roles do forensic psychologists play in court?

Expert witnesses, competency assessments, and jury consultation.