Psychology 2e Chapter 1.3

Psychology

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes in context.

Biopsychology

Psychology specialty that studies the interaction of biology, behavior, and mental processes

Evolutionary Psychology

Psychology specialty that studies the ultimate biological causes behind behavior and mental processes

Sensation and Perception

Psychology specialty focused on perception and sensation of external stimuli

Cognitive Psychology

Psychology specialty focused on studying cognitions and their relationship to an individual's actions and experiences

Developmental Psychology

Psychology specialty focused on psychological development over a human lifespan

Personality Psychology

Psychology specialty focused on the development of patterns of thoughts and how they might influence behavior

Social Psychology

Psychology specialty focused on how individuals interact with and relate to others

Industrial Psychology

Psychology specialty focused on the application of psychological principles and theories to industrial settings

Health Psychology

Psychology specialty focused on how physical health can be impacted by psychological and social factors

American Psychological Association (APA)

An organization that represents psychologists in the United States. It was founded in 1892.