Module 1 Lecture 3: Why Field Methods Matter: Understanding Behavior in Real-Life Contexts

A set of 30 vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts, specializations, and methods in field psychology based on the lecture transcript.

Context

The circumstances, conditions, relationships, and environments surrounding a person's behavior.

Field methods

Research approaches that allow for investigating behavior where it naturally unfolds rather than in isolated settings.

Evidence-based practice

The careful use of scientific research, professional knowledge, and client or community needs when making psychological decisions.

Triangulation

The process of collecting information from multiple sources or using multiple methods to understand the same phenomenon.

Ecological validity

A concept in psychological research that addresses the importance of understanding behavior within its real-world environment.

Educational Psychology

A specialization that examines learning behaviors, teaching strategies, and classroom interactions in authentic school settings.

Industrial–Organizational Psychology

The study of employees within actual workplaces to understand motivation, teamwork, leadership, and organizational culture.

Clinical Psychology

A field that uses tools like home visits and interviews to understand how family and community influence mental health.

Community Psychology

A discipline that collaborates with local communities to identify strengths, needs, and opportunities for improving well-being.

Forensic Psychology

A branch of psychology that assists courts or correctional institutions by understanding criminal behavior and environmental factors.

Health Psychology

The study of how everyday behaviors, family support, and community resources influence physical and psychological health.

Community needs assessment

A field method used to identify community strengths and social issues to develop community-based interventions.

Job shadowing

A common field method used in Industrial-Organizational Psychology to understand work processes and organizational culture.

Participatory Action Research (PAR)

A research methodology used in Community Psychology that involves active participation from the community.

Asset mapping

A community psychology technique used to identify local resources and strengths.

Key informant interviews (KIIs)

Interviews conducted with individuals who have specific knowledge or influence within a community.

Focus group discussions (FGDs)

A qualitative method used to collect perspectives from groups of people on specific topics.

Diary methods

A health psychology method, such as pain or medication logs, used to study patient experiences in healthcare settings.

Mental status examination

A psychological assessment performed in natural or clinical settings to evaluate a client's functioning.

Case file review

A forensic psychology method involving the systematic evaluation of documents related to a legal case.

Treatment adherence

The extent to which an individual follows prescribed medication or therapeutic advice.

Classroom observation

An educational psychology method used to study student engagement and learning environments directly.

Home visits

A clinical method focused on understanding how family relationships and living conditions affect a client.

Organizational culture

The workplace environment and values that industrial psychologists study to improve employee well-being.

Socioeconomic conditions

A contextual factor referencing the social and economic standing that shapes an individual's opportunities and behaviors.

Cultural beliefs

A component of context that includes the traditions and shared values of a community.

Workplace observation

A field method used by I-O psychologists to monitor employees within the actual environment of their jobs.

Job analysis

The process of examining work tasks and requirements, often identified through field methods in organizational settings.

Forensic interviews

Specialized interviews conducted with victims, witnesses, or offenders to support legal investigations.

Community partnership

A value in Philippine psychology emphasizing responsiveness and collaboration with diverse communities.