Psych 104 1a

Psychology

Study of mind & behaviour

Cognitive psychology

Study of mental processes

Biopsychology / neuroscience

Study of genes, hormones, drugs, on the brain and behaviour

Developmental psychology

Across multiple stages of life (eg: kid to adult)

Industrial organizational psychology

Behaviour in the workplace (HR, job training)

Collaborative & inclusive inquiry method

Communities engaged as active participants

Case studies

An in depth study of individuals or small groups over time

Ethography

Immersing oneself in a community or culture to understand it from an insiders perspective

Qualitative analysis

Focuses on quality of experiences, often through analyzing text or observational data

Longitudinal study

Following the same individual for a long time to observe changes

Cross-culture studies

Compare behaviour across different cultures

Psychobiological experimental methods

Focus on biological bases (brain scan, genetic testing)

Psychology is based on

Physiology and philosophy