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"Psyche"
Greek word meaning soul, represents humans overcoming bad in persuit of happiness
Empirical Method
Acquiring knowledge based on observation, including experimentation rather than based only on logical argument or previous sources or beliefs.
Three reasons for studying psychology?
1. To develop critical thinking skills. 2. Familiarize self with scientific method. 3.Recognize the complexity of behavior.
biopsychology
study of how biology influences behavior
research interests: drug use
Evolutionary Psychology
Study the ultimate biological causes of behavior impacted by genetics and adaption to surroundings
drawbacks: not strong, traits have envolved, poor understanding of what conditions were
Developmental Psychology
Scientific study of development throughout lifespan
research interests: physical maturation, physical changes w/ aging
Social Psychology
Scientific study of how we interact and relate to others
Psychology
scientific study of the mind and behavior
"-ology"
meaning: the scientific study of...
theory
well-developed set of ideas that propose an explanation for observed phenomena, best understand of that part of natural world
Industrial-organizational (I-O) Psychology
subfield of psychology that applies psychological theories, principles, and research findings in industrial and organizational settings
Clinical psychology
area of psychology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior
counseling psychology
area of psychology that focuses on improving emotional, social, vocational, and other aspects of the lives of psychologically healthy individuals
Forensic Psychology
area of psychology that applies the science and practice of psychology to issues within and related to the justice system
cognitive psychology
study of cognitions, or thoughts, and their relationship to experiences and actions
research interests: attention, problem solving, language, memory
cognitive science
term used to describe interdisicplinary nature of cognitive psychology
personality psychology
study of patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make each individual unique
sport and exercise psychology
area of psychology that focuses on the interactions between mental and emotional factors and physical performance in sports, exercise, and other activities
health psychology
focuses on how health is affected by the interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors (biopsychosocial model)
biopsychosocial model
perspective that asserts that biology, psychology, and social factors interact to determine an individual's health
Examples of pseudosciences:
Phrenology, Physiognomy, The color top, The "Tintometer"
sensation and perception
for people interested in physiological aspects of sensory systems and psychological experience of sensory info
American Psychological Association (APA)
professional organization representing psychologists in the United States
Association of psychological sciences (APS)
wants to advance scientific orientation of psych
PsyD
(doctor of psychology) doctoral degree that places less emphasis on research-oriented skills and focuses more on application of psychological principles in the clinical context
disseratation
long research paper about research that was conducted as a part of the candidate's doctoral training
PhD
doctor of philospophy degree
postdoctoral training programs
available pre serving as faculty, allows scientists to expand their knowledge and research skills under other professionals in field
