professional organization representing psychologists in the United States
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behaviorism
focus on observing and controlling behavior
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biopsychology
study of how biology influences behavior
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biopsychosocial model
perspective that asserts that biology, psychology, and social factors interact to determine an individual’s health
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clinical psychology
area of psychology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior
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cognitive psychology
study of cognitions, or thoughts, and their relationship to experiences and actions
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counseling psychology
area of psychology that focuses on improving emotional, social, vocational, and other aspects of the lives of psychologically healthy individuals
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developmental psychology
scientific study of development across a lifespan
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dissertation
long research paper about research that was conducted as a part of the candidate’s doctoral training
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empirical method
method for acquiring knowledge based on observation, including experimentation, rather than a method based only on forms of logical argument or previous authorities
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forensic psychology
area of psychology that applies the science and practice of psychology to issues within and related to the justice system
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functionalism
focused on how mental activities helped an organism adapt to its environment
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humanism
perspective within psychology that emphasizes the potential for good that is innate to all humans
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introspection
process by which someone examines their own conscious experience in an attempt to break it into its component parts
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ology
suffix that denotes “scientific study of”
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personality psychology
study of patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make each individual unique
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personality trait
consistent pattern of thought and behavior
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PhD
(doctor of philosophy) doctoral degree conferred in many disciplinary perspectives housed in a traditional college of liberal arts and sciences
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postdoctoral training program
allows young scientists to further develop their research programs and broaden their research skills under the supervision of other professionals in the field
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psychoanalytic theory
focus on the role of the unconscious in affecting conscious behavior
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psychology
scientific study of the mind and behavior
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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
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sport and exercise psycholog
area of psychology that focuses on the interactions between mental and emotional factors and physical performance in sports, exercise, and other activities
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structuralism
understanding the conscious experience through introspection
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